My outlet is dead but the breaker isn't tripped - what's going on?

Most often a tripped GFCI elsewhere on the same circuit. Check bathroom, garage, kitchen, or basement GFCIs and reset. If still dead, call us.

Is a sparking outlet dangerous?

Yes. A small spark when plugging in is normal; visible flames, smoke, scorch marks, or a burning smell are not. Kill the breaker and call.

How fast can you come out?

Non-emergency: typically same week. Burning smells and sparking: same day - call (240) 510-3131.

Are you licensed to do outlet & circuit repair in McLean, VA?

Yes. Pirro Electric is fully licensed and insured to perform commercial and residential electrical work in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., including McLean. We pull all required permits and coordinate inspections with the local jurisdiction on every job.

Do you handle aluminum wiring remediation in McLean?

Yes. Aluminum wiring remediation is one of our specialties for multi-unit buildings, condos, and single-family homes built in the late 1960s and 1970s throughout McLean and the broader DMV. We rewire to copper, replace outdated panels, and document everything for insurance carriers.

McLean, VA

Outlet & Circuit Repair in McLean, Virginia

Dead outlets, breakers that won't reset, sparking switches, and burning smells - diagnosed and fixed.

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Outlet, Switch & Circuit Repair in McLean, VA - Pirro Electric

Pirro Electric brings 23 years of Virginia electrical experience to every outlet & circuit repair job in McLean. McLean's estate homes routinely need 400-amp services to support large HVAC loads, indoor and landscape lighting, EV chargers, whole-home generators, and pool/pond electrical. Older Salona Village homes also have aluminum branch wiring that should be remediated.

On any given month you'll find our trucks handling 400-amp service upgrades on estate homes and whole-home generac installs across Franklin Park, El Nido, Hamlet, and Tysons (adjacent). We pull permits in McLean, schedule inspections, and walk you through the work so nothing gets left to guess.

Local Angle

Common Outlet, Switch & Circuit Repair Projects in McLean

Between jobs around Scott's Run Nature Preserve and the neighborhoods above, our McLean crew is on the road every week.

400-amp service upgrades on estate homes
Whole-home Generac installs

Neighborhoods servedFranklin Park · El Nido · Hamlet · Tysons (adjacent)

ZIP codes22101 · 22102 · 22107

Scope of Work

What's Included

Every job in McLean comes scoped, permitted, and inspected - no shortcuts.

Dead outlet diagnosis and replacement
GFCI and AFCI outlet installation and reset diagnosis
Tripping breaker troubleshooting
Burning smell and scorched outlet response
Two-prong to three-prong outlet upgrades
USB and tamper-resistant outlet installation
Switch replacement (single, three-way, four-way, dimmer)
Whole-circuit tracing and re-energizing

FAQ

Outlet, Switch & Circuit Repair in McLean - Common Questions

Reviews

What Customers Say

Excerpts from verified Google reviews of Pirro Electric.

"Pirro re-wired my whole townhouse, updated the panel, and replaced every outlet and switch. Professional, friendly, and on time. Couldn't ask for a better company."

JMW

Google Review · Verified Homeowner

"If you're thinking of going with Pirro - do it. You won't be sorry. I run a medium-sized HOA and wouldn't use any other company for our electric."

Amanda S.

Google Review · HOA Board Director

"We use Pirro across our portfolio of 50+ commercial retail buildings. Excellent work, responsive, priced competitively, and they get it right the first time."

Timothy M.

Google Review · Commercial Property Manager

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Ready to Get Started in McLean?

Free written quotes. Licensed & insured. Same-week scheduling for most projects.

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