Emergency Electrical.

Sydney's 24/7 Emergency Electricians

When an electrical emergency strikes — a power outage, a burning smell from the switchboard, sparking outlets, or a safety switch that won't reset — you need a licensed electrician fast. Bayside Electrical Group provides 24/7 emergency electrical services across the entire Sydney metropolitan area. Our emergency response team carries fully stocked service vehicles and can diagnose and resolve most faults on the first visit.

Every emergency call-out is handled by a licensed electrician — never an apprentice working alone. We arrive, assess the situation, explain the issue clearly, and provide an upfront price before starting any work. No surprises, even at 2 AM.

Power Outages

Lost power? The first step is determining whether the outage affects just your property or the wider area. If your neighbours still have power, the issue is likely within your electrical installation — a tripped main switch, a failed safety switch, or a fault on one of your circuits. Our electricians systematically isolate and test each circuit to locate the fault, repair it, and restore your power.

For outages caused by failed service fuses or supply issues, we can coordinate with Ausgrid as a Level 2 ASP to arrange emergency reconnection. If the issue is on the network side, we'll help you report it and advise on interim measures.

Safety Switch Tripping

A safety switch (RCD) that keeps tripping is a sign of an earth leakage fault somewhere in the circuit. This could be caused by a faulty appliance, water ingress, damaged wiring, or a degraded connection. While it's tempting to simply reset the switch, the underlying fault needs to be found and fixed — the RCD is doing its job protecting you from electric shock.

Our electricians use insulation resistance testing and systematic circuit isolation to pinpoint the fault quickly. We'll identify the cause, carry out the repair, and test the RCD to confirm it's operating within the required 30-millisecond trip time.

Storm Damage and Electrical Hazards

Sydney storms can cause significant electrical damage — fallen trees pulling down overhead service lines, lightning strikes blowing out switchboards and appliances, and water ingress causing earth faults throughout the installation. These situations can be genuinely dangerous, with live conductors exposed and damaged equipment posing shock and fire risks.

If you experience storm damage affecting your electrical system, stay well clear of any fallen lines or damaged equipment and call us immediately. We'll make the situation safe, coordinate with Ausgrid if the supply line is affected, and carry out emergency repairs to restore safe power to your property.

Burning Smell or Hot Switchboard

A burning smell near your switchboard, power points, or light fittings is a serious warning sign that demands immediate attention. Common causes include loose connections generating heat (arc faults), overloaded circuits, failed breakers, and deteriorating wiring insulation. In extreme cases, these faults can lead to electrical fires.

If you smell burning or notice discolouration around a power point or switchboard: turn off the main switch if it's safe to do so, do not touch the affected area, evacuate if smoke is present, and call us for an emergency response. Our electricians carry thermal imaging cameras to identify hot spots and locate the fault source accurately.

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