Electrician Inc. · Worcester, MA

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Electrical Repair Services in Worcester, MA

In Worcester, MA, William F. Riley Electrician Inc. finds and fixes the cause of flickering lights, dead outlets, and breakers that keep tripping in homes and small businesses.

You get a free, written, itemized estimate so you know the price before any work begins.

A burning smell or a burnt outlet is an emergency call, and we take those calls 24/7 at (774) 261-3924.

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12+

Years in the Trade

2.5k+

Projects Completed

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1-Year

Workmanship Warranty

Electrical Troubleshooting for Lights, Outlets, and Breakers

When a light, outlet, or breaker acts up, we start with electrical troubleshooting to find the cause before we make any repairs.

Flickering Lights

We trace flickering lights back to their cause. Once we know what is causing them to flicker, we make the repair.

Dead or Faulty Outlets

We repair or replace dead or faulty outlets or switches that have stopped working. We also install new outlets and switches, and we upgrade or move the ones you already have.

Why Does My Breaker Keep Tripping?

A breaker can keep tripping because of an overloaded circuit, a short, or a worn breaker. We find out which it is and fix the cause.

Flickering Lights

We trace flickering lights back to their cause. Once we know what is causing them to flicker, we make the repair.

Dead or Faulty Outlets

We repair or replace dead or faulty outlets or switches that have stopped working. We also install new outlets and switches, and we upgrade or move the ones you already have.

Why Does My Breaker Keep Tripping?

A breaker can keep tripping because of an overloaded circuit, a short, or a worn breaker. We find out which it is and fix the cause.

How We Price an Electrical Repair

We provide a free, written, itemized estimate before any work starts, with no deposit required for a quote. Emergency calls do not include a free estimate. You pay after the job is done, by cash, check, Venmo, or invoice, whichever suits you. Billy keeps the pricing fair and honest.

Worried a Repeat Problem Means Old Electrical Wiring?

When a fault keeps coming back in an older house, we check whether old electrical wiring or an old panel may be behind it. We include what we find in your written estimate, and you decide what electrical work to do next, if any.

If you decide to go further, we install panel upgrades from 100-amp to 200-amp service and replace old panels, including FPE and Zinsco. We also replace knob-and-tube wiring, remediate aluminum wiring or change it over to copper, and do full rewires with modern circuits.

Warning Signs of a Wiring Hazard

Call an electrician if you notice any of these in your home:

Sparks, sizzling, or buzzing from an outlet, switch, or appliance

A burning or rubbery smell, including the smell of hot insulation

Warm, hot, or discolored outlets and switch plates

Any electric shock, even a mild tingle, when you touch an outlet, switch, or appliance

Flickering or dimming lights

Cut, broken, or cracked wire insulation

Breakers or fuses rated higher than the wiring they protect

You can reach us at (774) 261-3924. We take emergency calls 24/7.

GFCI and AFCI Protection in Your Home

Two devices shut off power when they sense a fault: the GFCI for ground faults and the AFCI for arc faults.

What a GFCI Outlet Does

A GFCI, short for ground fault circuit interrupter, shuts off power to a circuit when it detects a ground fault or leakage current. If the current flowing into the circuit differs even slightly from the current coming back, it cuts the power before the difference can cause a deadly shock.

Where they belong: Bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and basements, plus every outdoor outlet.

How often to test: Once a month.

Their track record: GFCIs have helped save thousands of lives since the 1970s and significantly reduce home electrocutions.

What an AFCI Does

An AFCI, short for arc fault circuit interrupter, detects abnormal arcing (arc faults) and shuts off power before it becomes a hazard. These faults are caused by wiring or devices that have been damaged, overheated, or put under stress, such as:

Older wiring: Wires that have frayed or cracked.

Damage behind the wall: A wire damaged by a nail or screw.

Overloaded circuits: Outlets or circuits carrying more than they should.

What You Can Count On When We Make a Repair

What our customers can count on:

Licensed owner: Billy, who owns and runs the business, holds MA Electrician License #57377-B.

Permits and code: We pull permits for every job that needs one and work to the Massachusetts Electrical Code.

On time: We show up when we said we would.

Experience: We’ve completed 2.5k projects and counting.

The same terms apply to our work on small commercial repairs for storefronts, restaurants, and rentals.

Tell us what’s going on through the estimate form or by email at wfrileyelectrician@gmail.com for a free written estimate.

Electrical Repair FAQ

How soon can you schedule an electrical repair?

We start most jobs within 1-2 weeks of your approval. If something smells burnt or an outlet looks burnt, that is an emergency call, which we answer 24/7.

Is your repair work covered by a warranty?

Yes, our repair work comes with a 1-year workmanship warranty. We also pass along any manufacturer warranties.

What if a breaker trips again after it is reset?

To reset a tripped breaker, switch it off and then back on, which may restore power; if the problem continues, there may be more serious issues, and an electrician should diagnose it. We track down the cause of tripping breakers and fix it.

Should an outlet that will not hold a plug be replaced?

Yes. Replace wall outlets when plugs do not fit snugly, and never force a 3-prong cord into a 2-slot outlet. We replace and upgrade outlets.

Where can I find electrical repair near me in Worcester?

William F. Riley Electrician Inc. is based in Worcester, MA, and repairs electrical problems for homeowners and small businesses in 26 Massachusetts towns. Please call or text (774) 261-3924, or contact us here to ask for a written estimate.