Emergency Electrician in Colebrook, NH
After hours emergency electrical service in Colebrook, NH for burning smells, sparking, power loss and storm damage.
Our regular hours are Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, and we answer emergency calls after hours. When something goes wrong with your electrical system outside of those hours, Belknap Electric is here for homes and businesses across northern New Hampshire's North Country and Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, working out of our shop in Colebrook.
An electrical emergency is not something to wait on. A burning smell near a panel or outlet, sparking from an outlet or panel, power loss to part of the building, storm damage to the service, or a standby generator that fails during an outage are all reasons to call. We will talk through what is happening and help you decide what to do next.
What Counts as an Electrical Emergency
- A burning smell near a panel, outlet or switch
- Sparking from an outlet, switch or panel
- Power loss to part or all of a building
- Storm damage to the service or meter
- A standby generator that fails during an outage
- A panel or breaker that is hot, discolored or buzzing
- Downed or damaged service lines on the property
What to Do Before We Arrive
- Stay away from any damaged equipment, panel or outlet
- Shut off the main breaker only if it is safe to do so
- Call the utility for downed power lines — never touch them
- Keep people and pets clear of the affected area
- Do not use water on any electrical equipment
- Have your address and a description of the problem ready when you call
How an After Hours Emergency Call Works
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You call 802-624-0209 and describe what is happening.
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We talk through the situation and what to do right now to stay safe.
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We tell you whether to shut off the main breaker or leave it alone.
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We head out as needed and assess the problem on site.
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We make the situation safe and explain what failed.
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We talk through the repair and next steps to get you back up.
Up Here, Help Can Be a Long Drive
The North Country and the Northeast Kingdom are spread out, and in an electrical emergency that distance matters. A local crew based in Colebrook can reach you faster than a contractor coming from hours away, and we know the roads, the buildings, and the weather that come with working up here. When the power is out or something is sparking, that local response is worth a lot.
After Hours Emergency Electrical — Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as an electrical emergency?
A burning smell near a panel or outlet, sparking from an outlet or panel, power loss to part of the building, storm damage to the service, or a standby generator that fails during an outage are all emergencies. When in doubt, call.
Should I shut off the main breaker?
Only if it is safe to do so. If you smell burning, see sparking, or see damage to the panel, shutting off the main can help, but never reach into a damaged panel. We will talk you through it on the call.
What about downed power lines?
Stay far away from any downed line and call your utility right away. Downed lines can be live and deadly. Never touch them or anything in contact with them, and keep others clear until the utility arrives.
Do you handle generator failures during an outage?
Yes. If your standby generator fails during an outage, call us. We service and repair Generac standby generators across the North Country and Northeast Kingdom, and we can help get your backup power running again.
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802-624-0209Serving Colebrook & the Surrounding Region
From our shop at 12 NH Rte 145 in Colebrook, NH, we travel to homes and businesses across northern New Hampshire's North Country — including Coos County — and Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, on both sides of the Connecticut River.
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