What it usually is
A dead outlet is often a tripped GFCI elsewhere on the circuit, a tripped breaker or a worn-out outlet. Several dead outlets in a row point to the circuit, not the outlet.
What to do first
Press the reset button on nearby GFCI outlets and check the panel for a tripped breaker. If an outlet is hot, sparks or smells burnt, stop using it.
The flat rate that covers it
- Outlet or switch replacement: $129
- GFCI outlet install: $149
- Electrical troubleshooting: $79
Tacoma is a port city with older Victorian and Craftsman neighborhoods, plus waterfront and industrial areas. Tacoma's older neighborhoods have homes from a long span of eras, so the first thing we look at is what pipe is actually behind the wall.
Flat rates for Tacoma
Our flat rates. The price you see is the price, confirmed before any work starts. No service-call fee when we do the work.
* Published Seattle-area and Washington cost guides, 2026. Ranges shown only where a published range exists. The water heater range includes the unit; our $500 is labor only. 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 Tacoma
- Clogged drain
- Garbage disposal humming
- Breaker keeps tripping
- Ceiling fan wobbles
- Faucet dripping
- Low water pressure
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