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
University Place is a residential city west of Tacoma with mid-century homes, newer subdivisions and a lot of established neighborhoods. University Place has a mix of home ages, and the age of the house is the best guide to what plumbing and wiring is inside it.
Flat rates for University Place
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
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Related problems in University Place
- GFCI will not reset
- Dishwasher will not drain
- Frozen pipe
- Leak under the sink
- Smart thermostat install
- Toilet overflowing
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