Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair in Berkeley
We find the cause, then fix it for good.
Accurate diagnosis, dependable repairs
We specialize in precise and thorough electrical troubleshooting: flickering lights, tripped breakers, outlets that stopped working and partial or full power outages.
Instead of guessing, we test the circuit to find the real cause, explain it to you, and make a repair that keeps your electrical system safe and working the way it should.
Troubleshooting services
Flickering & dimming lights
Loose connections, failing fixtures or overloaded circuits.
Tripping breakers
Overloads, shorts and ground faults tracked down.
Dead outlets & switches
Outlets and switches that stopped working, brought back safely.
Partial power loss
Half the house out? We find where and why.
Burning smell or warm outlets
Signs of a dangerous connection, checked right away.
Testing & inspection
A full check of the problem circuit with professional meters.
A simple, transparent process
You'll know the scope, the price and the schedule before any work starts.
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Call or text
Tell us what's going on. Photos help.
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Estimate
We look at the job and give you a clear price before work starts.
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Clean, safe work
Code-compliant work, with your home or business treated like our own.
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Walk-through
We test everything, show you what we did and clean up.
Brandon Salazar, owner
Owner · CSLB #1138443 · C-10 – Electrical
Brandon founded Bear Wire Electric in 2025, after more than a decade with respected electrical companies throughout the Bay Area. His specialty is residential work: panel upgrades, EV chargers, hot tubs, lighting design, rewiring and detailed troubleshooting.
What drives him is helping families feel secure and confident in their electrical systems, with energy-efficient upgrades that save money and keep a home powered, safe and efficient for years to come.
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Troubleshooting questions
Part of my house lost power. What should I do?
Check your panel for a tripped breaker and any tripped GFCI outlets first. If that doesn't fix it, or a breaker trips again right away, call or text us.
Is a burning smell an emergency?
Yes. Turn off the circuit at the panel if you can do it safely, and call us. If you see smoke or fire, call 911 first.
Why do my lights flicker?
It can be a loose bulb or fixture, a bad switch or dimmer, a loose connection in the wiring, or an overloaded circuit. We test to find which one.
