Common problems
- Outlets that are warm or don't work
- Flickering lights
- Breakers that keep tripping
Services
- Outlet and switch repair
- Panel upgrades
- Lighting and ceiling fan installation
Safety first: If you see sparks, smell burning plastic, or an outlet is scorched, shut off power at the panel if it's safe and call 911 if there's smoke.
Get connected
Online requests are coming soon. For now, Call 1-844-31-HOME-5(844) 314-6635 and we will connect you with an independent local company.
Know your Paterson house
The Passaic Valley Water Commission was created in 1927 to run the water system for Paterson, Passaic and Clifton. New Jersey requires lead service lines to be replaced statewide.
Paterson became known as Silk City, with silk manufacturing at its peak in the 1890s. Buildings from the early 1900s may still hide knob-and-tube wiring, ungrounded outlets and old fuse panels, none of it designed for modern kitchens and window AC units.
Thunderstorms roll through regularly in summer. Whole-house surge protection at the panel is a common add-on people ask about after a close strike. The Great Falls of the Passaic powered Paterson's growth as a planned industrial city.
When it is time for a pro
You may want a electrician if you notice any of these:
- Breakers that keep tripping
- Outlets that are warm or don't work
- Flickering lights
How we connect you
- Give us a short description and a good callback number.
- A local electrician who works in Paterson gets your request.
- You and the pro agree on the details before any work starts.
Local rules before you book
New Jersey licenses electrical contractors through the Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors in the Division of Consumer Affairs. Panel upgrades, new circuits and service changes usually need a permit from the Paterson Division of Construction Code, and an inspection may be required before walls are closed up.
What to have ready
Note the brand of your panel if the label is readable, since some older panels are handled differently.
Common questions
Why do my lights flicker?
A loose bulb or a dimmer mismatch is the easy answer. Flicker across several rooms, or when large appliances start, can mean a loose connection that needs attention.
Which parts of Paterson can you help with?
Most likely. We cover Stoney Road, Downtown Paterson, Eastside and Riverside and other parts of Paterson, across 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505 and others. If no one is available, you will hear that from us up front.
Are two-prong outlets unsafe?
They are ungrounded, which matters for computers and appliances with three-prong plugs. An electrician can add grounding or install GFCI protection as an allowed alternative.
What is a GFCI outlet and where do I need one?
It cuts power fast if it senses a ground fault. They are common near water, such as kitchens, baths, laundry areas, garages and outdoors.
If you rent, a short written note to your landlord now can save a lot of back and forth later.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Paterson, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 07501, 07502, 07503, 07504, 07505, 07513, 07514, 07522, 07524
Elmwood ParkWoodland ParkFair LawnHawthorneTotowaCliftonGlen RockGarfieldPassaicLodiWallingtonMaywoodRidgewoodParamusHasbrouck HeightsWood-RidgeHackensackRiver EdgeFranklin LakesWaldwickRutherfordLincoln ParkNew MilfordEast RutherfordLittle FerryRidgefield ParkWestwoodBergenfieldHillsdalePompton Lakes
Other services in Paterson
Appliance RepairGarage DoorHeating & CoolingLocksmithPest ControlPlumbingRoofingWater Heater
Please note that VendorReach does not perform repairs itself. Your request goes to an independent electrician, and that company decides its own prices and is responsible for its work. It is fine to ask for a written estimate first.