Electrical Repair
Services in Ottawa

Lumos Electric provides electrical repair services in Ottawa for faulty outlets, tripping breakers, lighting problems, damaged wiring, partial power loss, and other electrical issues. Our licensed electricians have completed more than 2,000 projects and maintain a 5-star Google rating.

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Google Reviews
★★★★★

“Even during a city-wide emergency, Lumos was calm, understanding, and very knowledgeable.”

— Sarah Stewart

“Punctual and professional. They worked efficiently and respectfully in my home.”

— Pascale Milne

“Fast, great work. The appointment was quick and the job was completed excellently.”

— Rob Lave

“Great work, reasonable prices, and very fair. They saved us money by recommending against unnecessary work.”

— Abhu Dhanda

“Timely, competitively priced, neat and tidy, with excellent customer service.”

— Dan Brooks

“Lumos is our go-to for electrical work and advice. Clean, high-quality work at a great price.”

— Brian Legault

“We’ve relied on Lumos for years, and they’ve become our go-to for all things electrical.”

— Eli Nef

“Lumos promptly provided an estimate for our 240V EV charger outlet. Highest recommendation.”

— Don Steele

“If I could give six stars, I would. Lumos has handled both big projects and small.”

— Lumos Customer
2000+ Projects Completed
2× HomeStars Best Of
5★ Google Rating
ESA Licensed & Code Compliant

Electrical Repair by Licensed Electricians in Ottawa

Lumos Electric provides electrical repair services in Ottawa for faulty wiring, outlets, switches, circuit breakers, electrical panels, lighting, and other electrical problems. Our licensed electricians troubleshoot the issue, identify the cause, and complete the necessary repair safely and in accordance with the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.

Why Ottawa homeowners choose Lumos Electric:

  • Licensed & Insured – Electrical repairs completed by qualified professionals.
  • Experienced Troubleshooting – We find the cause of the problem, not just the visible symptom.
  • Code-Compliant Repairs – Work completed in accordance with Ontario electrical safety requirements.
  • 2,000+ Projects Completed – Experience across electrical repairs, installations, and upgrades.
  • 5-Star Rated – Backed by a 5-star Google rating and 2× HomeStars Best of Awards.
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What Electrical Problems Can We Repair?

From outlets that stop working to breakers that keep tripping, Lumos Electric troubleshoots and repairs electrical problems throughout your home. Our electricians identify the source of the issue before completing the appropriate repair.

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Outlet & GFCI Repairs

We troubleshoot and repair dead outlets, loose or damaged receptacles, overheating outlets, and GFCI outlets that won't reset. Our electricians identify whether the problem is with the outlet itself, the circuit, wiring, or another electrical fault before completing the repair.

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Circuit Breaker Repairs

A breaker that keeps tripping or won't reset can indicate an overloaded circuit, faulty breaker, short circuit, wiring problem, or another electrical fault. Lumos Electric can troubleshoot the circuit, identify the cause, and complete the appropriate repair.

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Electrical Panel Repairs

We troubleshoot electrical panel problems including faulty breakers, loose connections, damaged components, and other issues originating at the panel. If the existing equipment is outdated or no longer suitable for the home's electrical needs, we can also discuss electrical panel replacement or upgrades .

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Light Switch & Dimmer Repairs

We repair light switches and dimmers that stop working, feel loose, operate intermittently, or no longer control the lighting properly. We can also troubleshoot the circuit when the problem isn't caused by the switch itself.

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Lighting & Fixture Repairs

Flickering lights, faulty fixtures, pot lights that stop working, and outdoor lighting problems can originate from the fixture, switch, connection, or circuit. Our electricians troubleshoot the problem and repair the affected electrical components.

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Electrical Wiring Repairs

Damaged wiring, loose connections, broken wires, and short circuits can cause outlets, lights, or entire circuits to stop working properly. Lumos Electric provides electrical wiring services to diagnose and repair wiring problems throughout the home.

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Ceiling Fan Repairs

We troubleshoot ceiling fans that stop working, operate intermittently, or have problems with their electrical connection, wall switch, wiring, or controls. Once the cause is identified, we can determine whether the electrical issue can be repaired.

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Electrical Troubleshooting

Not every electrical problem has an obvious cause. We troubleshoot partial power loss, overloaded circuits, recurring faults, unusual electrical behaviour, and other issues to identify where the problem is coming from before recommending a repair.

Don’t See the Electrical Repair You Need?

Looking for a different electrical repair, or not sure what’s causing the problem? Tell us what’s happening
and our electricians can help identify the issue and determine what needs to be repaired.

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Expert Electrical Repair Services in Ottawa

Our team of licensed electricians has been providing expert electrical repair services in Ottawa
and surrounding areas for over a decade. Every electrical repair is handled with care,
while meeting the standards of the Ontario Electrical Code.

Experienced Electricians for 10 Years

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Can It Be Repaired, or Does It Need to Be Replaced?

Not every electrical problem requires new equipment. A faulty outlet, switch, breaker, connection, or section of wiring can often be repaired when the problem is isolated and the surrounding electrical system is still in good condition.

Whether repair or replacement makes more sense depends on what failed, the condition and age of the equipment, whether the problem is recurring, and whether the existing installation can continue to operate safely and reliably.

Our electricians diagnose the problem first and recommend the work that actually needs to be done. If a repair is sufficient, we won’t recommend replacing equipment unnecessarily. If replacement is the safer or more practical option, we’ll explain what we found and why.

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Read What Our Customers Say About Our Electrical Repairs

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HomeStars Reviews
Ben Borg
Lumos Electric
May 7, 2020
    

The entire Lumos crew is a pleasure to work with. A very clean, polite, and professional company that I would recommend for any size of project. The work always comes out pristine!

Ben Borg
Life Long Landscaping
Lumos Electric
May 7, 2020
    

Great company to work with. On time, on budget and always willing to work around my project schedules. I would highly recommend them!

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Chris Barrette
Lumos Electric
May 7, 2020
    

Top shelf in every aspect including service, advice, workmanship, and price!

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Steve Papousek
Lumos Electric
May 7, 2020
    

Rob was great to deal with right from the start. Came in promptly and was very open about the issues that the previous home owners left us, and fixed it up efficiently. Highly recommended

Steve Papousek
Blair McNaughton
Lumos Electric
May 7, 2020
    

I had an issue involving my hydro meter and conduit. I called lumos electric and had the pleasure of working with Mr. Cleator. He is a very knowledgeable and talented electrician who had everything under control from the start of the job to the finish. Everything was taken care of for me and issue was resolved. They turned a bad situation into a safe and satisfied one. I would highly recommend Lumos electric for any electrical needs!

Blair McNaughton
S Skublics
Lumos Electric
May 5, 2020
    

Very professional. Very knowledgeable. Very affordable. They had wonderful ideas and pointed out several deficiencies in the lighting that could be greatly improved. They gave us a list of suggestions and then let us pick what we wanted to do - no pressure, no sales pitch. Our new lighting is functional and beautiful. I highly recommend them. Thanks Scott and Rob.

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anthony.boschin
Lumos Electric
May 5, 2020
    

At short notice I reached out to Lumos to assist with running a new 40amp line to our stove. Scott and Rob were able to help almost immediately and did an amazing and very professional job. We will for sure us them again in the future.

Anthony Boschin
Maddy
Lumos Electric
May 5, 2020
    

Scott and his friendly helpful team provided great service at a fair price in a timely manner. Easy communication with Scott at all stages of the project was welcome. Highly recommended!

Maddy

Electrical Repair Service FAQs

Licensed electricians can diagnose and repair many problems within a home’s electrical system, including outlets that stop working, GFCIs that will not reset, faulty switches and dimmers, frequently tripping breakers, lighting problems, damaged wiring, electrical panel issues, ceiling fan problems, partial power loss, and recurring circuit faults.

Lumos Electric provides electrical troubleshooting and repair services across Ottawa. We inspect the affected circuit or equipment, identify where the fault is coming from, and complete the appropriate repair or replacement based on what we find.

A circuit breaker trips when it detects an electrical condition that requires the circuit to be interrupted. Common causes include an overloaded circuit, short circuit, ground fault, faulty appliance, damaged wiring, or a problem with the breaker itself. A breaker that repeatedly trips should not simply be reset over and over without determining why it is happening.

Lumos Electric can test the affected circuit, wiring, connected equipment, and breaker to identify the cause. Depending on the problem, the repair may involve correcting a wiring fault, replacing a damaged breaker or component, or addressing an overloaded circuit.

A dead outlet does not always mean the receptacle itself has failed. The problem could be a tripped breaker or GFCI, loose electrical connection, damaged receptacle, wiring fault, or another device on the same circuit. If several outlets have stopped working, the problem may be further upstream on the circuit.

Lumos Electric can troubleshoot the affected outlet and circuit to locate the fault. If the receptacle is damaged, we can replace it. If the problem originates elsewhere in the wiring or circuit, we can identify and repair the underlying issue.

Yes. Electrical wiring can often be repaired when the damage is isolated and the surrounding wiring remains in suitable condition. The appropriate repair depends on where the damage occurred, the type and condition of the wiring, and whether the problem affects a single connection or a larger portion of the circuit.

Lumos Electric can inspect and test the affected wiring to determine the extent of the problem. We provide electrical wiring repairs for damaged conductors, loose connections, broken wiring, and other wiring faults. If more extensive replacement is necessary, we’ll explain what needs to be replaced and why.

It depends on the component, what caused it to fail, its age and condition, and whether the problem is isolated or recurring. A single faulty outlet, switch, breaker, or connection may only require a targeted repair. Equipment that is damaged, deteriorated, outdated, or repeatedly failing may be safer and more practical to replace.

Lumos Electric diagnoses the problem before recommending the work. If a repair will properly resolve the issue, we won’t recommend unnecessary replacement. If replacement is the appropriate option, we’ll explain what we found and why it is recommended.

Flickering or dimming lights can have several causes, ranging from a loose bulb or faulty fixture to a loose electrical connection, overloaded circuit, switch problem, or wiring issue. Lights that consistently flicker, suddenly become worse, or affect multiple areas of the home should be investigated.

Lumos Electric can troubleshoot the fixture, switch, connections, and supplying circuit to determine where the problem originates. Once identified, we can repair the affected electrical component or wiring.

You should contact an electrician when an electrical problem keeps returning, affects multiple outlets or fixtures, causes breakers or GFCIs to repeatedly trip, produces unusual buzzing or crackling sounds, or involves outlets, switches, wiring, or electrical equipment that appears damaged or overheated.

Lumos Electric can inspect and troubleshoot the problem even when the cause is not obvious. If there is smoke, a burning smell, active sparking, exposed live wiring, or another immediate electrical hazard, avoid using the affected area and seek emergency electrical assistance.

Yes. Lumos Electric provides residential electrical repair and troubleshooting services throughout Ottawa and surrounding communities, including Kanata, Orléans, Barrhaven, Stittsville, and Kemptville.

Our electricians can help with faulty outlets and switches, tripping breakers, lighting problems, electrical panel issues, damaged wiring, partial power loss, and other residential electrical faults.

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