FIND THE PROBLEM. FIX IT FAST.
Tripping breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights, burning smells — Hawkins Electric diagnoses and repairs electrical problems quickly and accurately.
Electrical Troubleshooting
Electrical problems can be frustrating, inconvenient, and in some cases dangerous. The challenge is that symptoms on the surface — a tripping breaker, a dead outlet — can have many different root causes. Our licensed electricians bring the right tools and expertise to find the actual problem fast, not just treat the symptoms, so you get a lasting fix instead of a temporary patch.
Electrical problems rarely announce themselves clearly. A breaker that keeps tripping could mean an overloaded circuit, a short, a ground fault, or a worn-out breaker. A dead outlet could be a tripped GFCI two rooms away, a loose connection in the wall, or a break in the circuit. Diagnosing the actual cause — not just resetting the breaker or replacing the outlet — is the difference between a fix that holds and one that leaves the problem waiting to resurface.
At Hawkins Electric, we bring the right test equipment and experience to trace electrical problems accurately. We don't guess. We identify the source, explain what we found, give you a price for the repair, and fix it correctly.
Some calls are urgent. A burning smell from an outlet or panel, an outlet that feels warm to the touch, or visible scorch marks are signs of a potential fire hazard — not something to put off. We treat those situations as priority calls and respond quickly. If you're experiencing anything like that, call us directly rather than booking online.
For non-emergency troubleshooting, we charge a service call fee for diagnosis, which is applied toward the repair if you proceed with us. No hidden fees, no pressure.
We serve homeowners and businesses throughout the Greater Twin Cities, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Blaine, Lino Lakes, Eagan, Apple Valley, Minnetonka, and surrounding communities.
What We Do
EVERYTHING COVERED.
Tripping Breakers
Diagnose overloaded circuits, short circuits, ground faults, and worn breakers that won't hold.
Dead Outlets & Switches
Trace and repair dead outlets, faulty switches, and wiring failures quickly and precisely.
Flickering Lights
Identify loose connections, failing fixtures, or utility-side voltage issues causing flickering.
GFCI Troubleshooting
Diagnose nuisance GFCI trips, failed GFCI outlets, and downstream wiring faults.
Burning Smells & Hot Outlets
Urgent diagnosis of overheating wiring, bad connections, and fire hazards — we prioritize these calls.
No Power to Areas
Trace power loss to specific rooms, circuits, or areas of the home or business.
Outdoor & Underground Faults
Locate and repair buried cable faults, outdoor circuit failures, and landscape lighting issues.
Post-Storm Damage
Assess and repair electrical damage following storms, floods, power surges, or lightning strikes.
The Hawkins Standard
WHY CHOOSE HAWKINS ELECTRIC?
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FAQ
COMMON QUESTIONS
My breaker keeps tripping — is that dangerous?
It depends on why. A breaker tripping is doing its job — protecting you. But a breaker that trips repeatedly means something is wrong with the circuit or the load, and it should be diagnosed. Don't just keep resetting it.
I have a burning smell but can't see anything wrong. What should I do?
Call us right away — don't wait. A burning smell from an outlet or panel is a potential fire hazard. We treat these as urgent calls and respond quickly.
My GFCI outlet keeps tripping and won't reset. What's wrong?
A GFCI that won't reset usually means there's a genuine ground fault somewhere on the circuit — a wiring fault, moisture in an outlet, or a failing appliance. We'll trace it to the source.
How do you charge for troubleshooting?
We charge a service call fee for diagnosis, which is applied toward the repair if you proceed with us. We give you a clear price for the repair before any work begins.
OTHER SERVICES
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