What it usually is
Can lights have a thermal cutoff that shuts the light off when it overheats, often from a bulb with a higher wattage than the fixture is rated for, or from insulation packed close. A loose connection is also possible.
What to do first
Turn the light off and let it cool fully. Check the bulb type and wattage against the label inside the can if you can see it.
The flat rate that covers it
- Electrical troubleshooting: $79
- Light fixture replacement (your fixture): $149
Kent is a valley city with a mix of older neighborhoods, newer hillside developments and a big warehouse district. Kent has everything from mid-century homes on the valley floor to newer houses on the hill, so we look at the age of the plumbing before we guess at the cause.
Flat rates for Kent
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.