Emergency Electrician in Coquitlam
Sole Electric provides emergency electrical services for homeowners, property managers, strata councils, and businesses throughout Coquitlam and the Lower Mainland.
Life Safety Hazards
For Residential & Commercial
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Burning smell from electrical panels, outlets, or wiring
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Sparking electrical components or exposed wires
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Electrical shocks from outlets, switches, or appliances
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Smoke or fire originating from electrical sources
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Water contact with electrical systems
Call 911 first if:
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There's active fire or smoke
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Someone has been seriously shocked or injured
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There's immediate danger to life
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Then contact us to handle the electrical emergency repair once the immediate danger is controlled.
Complete Power Loss
Residential
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Total power outage affecting your entire home while neighbouring homes still have power
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Main panel failure or service disconnect issues
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Partial power outages affecting critical areas (refrigerator, heating/cooling)
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Power loss after a storm or electrical event
Commercial & Multi-Unit
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Total power outage affecting entire building or multiple units
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Power loss affecting critical building systems (elevators, fire alarms, emergency lighting)
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Partial power outages affecting tenant safety or business operations
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Main service or panel failures in commercial buildings
Immediate Operational Impact
Residential
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Power failures affecting medical equipment
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Heating/cooling failures during extreme weather (elderly, infants, health conditions)
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Refrigerator/freezer power loss with risk of food spoilage
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Water pump failures (well water systems)
Commercial
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Power failures affecting commercial operations during business hours
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Electrical issues preventing building access or security systems
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Emergency lighting system failures
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HVAC electrical failures during extreme weather
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Critical equipment power loss (medical facilities, refrigeration, data centers)
Building Safety Systems
For Multi-Unit & Commercial Buildings
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Fire alarm system electrical failures
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Emergency exit lighting not functioning
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Security system power issues
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Elevator electrical problems stranding occupants
Common Electrical Emergencies We Handle
Residential Properties
Complete Home Power Outages
When only your home loses power while neighbours have service, the problem is in your electrical system. We diagnose whether it's the main service, meter base, main breaker, or internal distribution causing the outage.
Panel Failures
Electrical panels can fail from age, overload, or component defects. Panel failures often manifest as burning smells, unusual sounds, or complete power loss to sections of your home.
Storm and Water Damage
Severe weather can damage electrical systems through water intrusion, fallen trees, or power surges. Water contact with electrical systems creates immediate shock hazards.
Overheated Outlets or Switches
Outlets or switches that feel hot, have burn marks, or emit burning smells indicate dangerous conditions requiring immediate attention.
Ground Fault and Short Circuit Issues
Ground faults and short circuits trip breakers or blow fuses to protect against fire hazards. Finding the specific fault requires systematic troubleshooting.
Animal Damage to Electrical Systems
Rodents, squirrels, or other animals can damage wiring in attics, crawl spaces, or exterior connections, creating fire and shock hazards.
Commercial & Multi-Unit
Power Outage Investigations
When only your building loses power while neighbors have service, we diagnose whether it's the main service, meter base, main breaker, or internal distribution.
Panel Failures in Commercial Buildings
Commercial panel failures often affect multiple tenants or business operations, requiring rapid diagnosis and repair.
Emergency Lighting Failures
BC building code requires functioning emergency lighting for safe egress. Emergency lighting failures discovered during inspections or emergencies must be corrected immediately.
Tenant-Affecting Outages
When electrical failures affect multiple tenants or units, property managers need fast resolution to maintain tenant satisfaction and meet residential tenancy obligations.
Three-Phase Equipment Failures
Commercial equipment failures requiring three-phase power troubleshooting and repair.
Our Happy Clients
Elisa Newton
We have been using Mike for a while and found him through a community page. He is awesome, highly qualified and has the tickets you need. Highly recommend him. Once you go with Mike, you won't go back!
Susan Rochefort
I found Michael's name from a community Facebook group and had him come and do some electrical work in our newer home. He was efficient, arrived on time, and the quality of work was excellent. He has liability insurance, which he provided a copy of to me, which gave me peace of mind. I am so happy we have found an electrician we can now rely on!
Karen Castro
Worked with Michael a few times already. He's very professional, timely, and knowledgeable. Sometimes that's a hard combination to find these days. Easy-going and trustworthy as well. Won't think twice to call him for electrical work.
