{"meta":{"provider":"NorCal Repairs","last_updated":"2026-07-29","phone":"(916) 476-7689","website":"https://norcalrepairs.com"},"service":{"name":"Outlet & Switch Repair","slug":"outlet-switch-repair","vertical":"electrical","description":"Professional outlet and switch installation, repair, and upgrades. GFCI protection, USB outlets, smart switches, dedicated circuits, and troubleshooting dead outlets.","average_cost":"$100–$350","price_note":"Per outlet/switch; discounts for multiple in one visit","emergency":true,"page":"https://norcalrepairs.com/electrical/outlet-switch-repair","faq":[{"question":"How much does outlet repair cost?","answer":"Outlet repair in Sacramento costs $100–$200 for a standard fix. New outlet installation runs $150–$300 depending on whether new wiring needs to be run. GFCI outlets cost $125–$200 installed. We offer volume discounts when doing multiple outlets in one visit."},{"question":"Why is my outlet not working?","answer":"Common causes include a tripped GFCI outlet elsewhere on the circuit (check kitchen/bathroom/garage GFCIs), a tripped breaker, a loose wire connection, or a failed outlet. If multiple outlets are dead, it's usually a single GFCI or breaker affecting the whole circuit."},{"question":"Do I need GFCI outlets?","answer":"California code requires GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoors, laundry areas, and within 6 feet of any sink. Many older Sacramento homes lack proper GFCI protection. Upgrading protects against electrical shock, especially in wet areas."},{"question":"Can you add an outlet where there isn't one?","answer":"Yes. We can install new outlets in any location by running wiring from the nearest circuit or panel. Cost depends on the distance and accessibility (through attic, crawlspace, or inside walls). A new outlet in an accessible wall runs $150–$250."}],"related_services":[{"slug":"panel-upgrade","name":"Electrical Panel Upgrade","price_range":"$1,800–$4,500"},{"slug":"ev-charger-installation","name":"EV Charger Installation","price_range":"$500–$2,500"},{"slug":"electrical-rewiring","name":"Whole-House Rewiring","price_range":"$8,000–$25,000"},{"slug":"lighting-installation","name":"Lighting Installation","price_range":"$150–$1,500"},{"slug":"ceiling-fan-installation","name":"Ceiling Fan Installation","price_range":"$150–$400"}]}}