What it usually is
A brief spark when plugging in a heavy appliance can happen, but repeated sparking, scorch marks or a burnt smell points to a worn outlet, loose connection or damaged plug.
What to do first
Unplug whatever is in the outlet if you can do so safely, and turn that circuit off at the breaker. Do not use the outlet again until it is repaired.
The flat rate that covers it
- Outlet or switch replacement: $129
- Electrical troubleshooting: $79
Federal Way is a large suburban city of subdivisions, townhomes and apartment complexes that mostly grew in recent decades. Many Federal Way homes are newer, so common calls are for fixture repair, valve problems and worn-out water heaters rather than failing old pipe.
Flat rates for Federal Way
Our posted prices. The price you see is the price, confirmed before any work starts. Travel is calculated at booking.
| Service | Our price |
|---|---|
| Diagnosis / service call | $79 |
| Drain clearing | $189 |
| Toilet repair | $179 |
| Toilet replacement (your unit) | $349 |
| Faucet replacement (your fixture) | $229 |
| Garbage disposal replacement (your unit) | $249 |
| Accessible pipe leak repair | from $225 |
| Water heater install, 40-50 gal tank - labor (your unit) | $500 labor |
| Outlet or switch replacement | $129 |
| GFCI outlet install | $149 |
| Light fixture replacement (your fixture) | $149 |
| Ceiling fan install (your fan, existing box) | $199 |
| Smart thermostat / video doorbell install | $129 |
| Breaker replacement | $179 |
| Electrical troubleshooting (diagnosis) | $79 |
| Whole-house rewire - labor | $4,000 labor |
| Make-ready / turn service | from $995 |
| Hourly work - describe the job | $90/hr |
“Your unit” or “your fixture” means you supply the item and the price is for the work. Prices are for typical, accessible conditions; anything unusual is quoted and confirmed before work starts.
Tell Doug what is wrong
Name, number and a line about the problem. You get the flat price before anyone knocks. Or call or text (253) 349-2907, or book now and see your exact price.
Related problems in Federal Way
- Toilet leaking at the base
- Toilet will not flush
- Toilet rocks or feels loose
- Water heater making noise
- Water heater pilot light out
- Hot water runs out fast
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