Burning smells, sparks & scorching
A burning smell or sparks from an outlet, switch or the panel usually means overheating at a connection. We isolate the problem, find the cause and repair it properly.
Emergency electrical repairs
Emergency Electrical Repairs in Asheville, Hendersonville & Surrounding Communities
Burning smell, sparking outlet, no power or storm damage? Don't wait on a form — call Tenz Electric. A qualified electrician will find the problem, make it safe and explain the repair, for homes in Asheville, Hendersonville and surrounding communities.
Qualified & Insured
Upfront, Straight Forward Pricing
Same Day Service for Most Electrical Needs
5-Year Part • Lifetime Labor Guarantee
What we handle
Emergency electrical problems we handle
When something electrical is unsafe, the first job is making it safe. Then we find the cause and give you clear options for the repair.
Power restoration
When part or all of your home loses power and it isn't a utility outage, we track down the fault and restore power safely.
Storm damage repair
Wind, falling limbs and lightning can damage outdoor wiring and electrical equipment. We assess the damage, make it safe and repair it.
Safety shutdowns
If part of your system is unsafe, we isolate it so the rest of your home can stay powered while the repair is planned.
Know the signs
What counts as an electrical emergency
- A burning smell from an outlet, switch, panel or appliance
- Sparks, smoke or scorch marks
- Loss of power in part or all of the home that isn't a utility outage
- A breaker that trips immediately every time you reset it
- Water near electrical equipment or wiring
- Storm damage to wiring or electrical equipment
If you see fire or heavy smoke, get everyone out and call 911 first.
Our process
What working with Tenz looks like
- 1
Call or book online
Tell us what's happening. We confirm a real arrival window.
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Diagnose properly
A qualified electrician finds the actual cause — not the easy guess.
- 3
Options & upfront price
You see straight forward options and approve the price before work starts.
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Do the work, clean up
Permitted where required, labeled, tested and left tidy.
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Stand behind it
Our best-in-the-business 5-year part guarantee and lifetime labor guarantee.
Upfront, straight forward pricing
You approve the price before we pick up a tool. No hourly surprises, no add-ons at the end.
We stand behind the work
Our best-in-the-business 5-year part guarantee and lifetime labor guarantee.
Questions
Emergency Electrical Repairs FAQs
Still unsure? Call our Arden office and we'll walk you through it in plain English.
What counts as an electrical emergency?
Burning smells, sparks, smoke or scorch marks, a breaker that trips the moment you reset it, water near electrical equipment, storm damage, or loss of power that isn't a utility outage. If you're not sure, call us and we'll talk it through.
What should I do before you arrive?
If it's safe, turn off the breaker for the affected circuit, or the main breaker if you can't tell which one. Don't touch damaged wiring, stay away from water near electrical equipment, and keep children and pets clear. If there's fire or heavy smoke, leave the house and call 911.
Is the outage mine or the utility's?
If your neighbors are out too, it's most likely a utility outage — report it to your power company. If it's only your home, or only part of it, call us.
Do you repair storm damage?
Yes. We assess storm damage to outdoor wiring and electrical equipment, make it safe and repair it.
How fast can you get here?
Call us right away so we can talk through what's happening. We offer same day service for most electrical needs, and we'll confirm a real arrival window when you call.
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Where we work
Emergency electrical repairs for homes in Asheville, Hendersonville, Waynesville and surrounding communities across Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties.
Service area: Buncombe, Henderson, and Haywood Counties
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Talk to Tenz Electric today. Straight answers, upfront pricing, and work backed by our 5-year part and lifetime labor guarantee.