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 Northwest, DC?

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

Do you handle aluminum wiring remediation in Northwest DC?

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 Northwest DC and the broader DMV. We rewire to copper, replace outdated panels, and document everything for insurance carriers.

Northwest, DC

Outlet & Circuit Repair in Northwest, D.C.

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

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Outlet, Switch & Circuit Repair in Northwest, DC - Pirro Electric

Looking for outlet & circuit repair in Northwest, DC? Pirro Electric is a family-owned electrical contractor 20+ years into serving the DMV, and Northwest has been part of our route since we opened in 2003.

Our Northwest portfolio spans wardman rowhome rewiring and aluminum wiring remediation in connecticut ave apartments - plus everyday panel work, outlet repair, and lighting across Tenleytown, Friendship Heights, Chevy Chase DC, and Woodley Park. Dead outlets, breakers that won't reset, sparking switches, and burning smells - diagnosed and fixed.

Local Angle

Common Outlet, Switch & Circuit Repair Projects in Northwest

Between jobs around Rock Creek Park and the neighborhoods above, our Northwest crew is on the road every week.

Wardman rowhome rewiring
Aluminum wiring remediation in Connecticut Ave apartments

Neighborhoods servedTenleytown · Friendship Heights · Chevy Chase DC · Woodley Park

ZIP codes20007 · 20008 · 20009 · 20015 · 20016

Scope of Work

What's Included

Every job in Northwest 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 Northwest - Common Questions

Reviews

What Customers Say

Excerpts from verified Google reviews of Pirro Electric.

"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

"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