Part of the LED Electricians Tech electrical resources library for NYC property owners, landlords, property managers, businesses, and multifamily buildings.
Immediate danger comes first
If there is fire, smoke, arcing, downed wires, burning smell, shock hazard, or water near electrical equipment, call 911 or Con Edison emergency service first from a safe location.
- Fire, smoke, or arcing
- Downed or exposed wires
- Shock hazard
- Water near electrical equipment
When to call an emergency electrician
After immediate life-safety and utility hazards are addressed, an emergency electrician can help with contractor-side troubleshooting and repairs such as damaged equipment, partial outages, tripping breakers, burned panels, or unsafe service equipment.
- Partial power loss
- Burned or damaged equipment
- Repeated breaker trips
- Unsafe panels, outlets, or wiring
What Counts as an Electrical Emergency in NYC? FAQs
Should I touch equipment to see what is wrong?
No. Stay away from unsafe electrical equipment and call from a safe location.
What information should I provide?
Provide the address, symptoms, affected areas, whether there is smoke or burning smell, and photos only if safe.
Need Help With an Electrical Issue in NYC?
If you are dealing with tripping breakers, damaged electrical equipment, an electrical violation, service upgrade planning, EV charger installation, or an urgent electrical issue, LED Electricians can review the situation and explain the next practical step.
Electrical service built around the property
We review the symptoms, property type, equipment, access, and project requirements before recommending the next step. Call to discuss urgent problems or use the form to request electrical service.