Emergency Electrician Sunshine Coast
Burning smell, sparking, or power that will not come back on? Stay safe, then call FCS Electrical and Solar on 0427 468 568 for help with urgent electrical faults.
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Electrical Problems That Cannot Wait
Some electrical faults are more than an inconvenience – they are a safety risk. If something is sparking, smells like it is burning or has been hit by water, the right first step is to keep everyone clear and get a licensed electrician to find the cause.
FCS Electrical and Solar is a licensed electrical contractor based in Buderim. Call us on 0427 468 568, tell us what is happening and where you are, and we will let you know when we can attend and what to do in the meantime.
- Fault-finding on tripping circuits
- Make-safe of damaged fittings and cabling
- Switchboard faults
- Storm and water damage checks
- Fire or injuryCall 000 first
- Powerlines downEnergex 13 19 62 – stay 8 m away
- Fault at your propertyCall FCS on 0427 468 568
- LicensedElectrical Contractors Licence 91222
What Counts as an Electrical Emergency
Treat any of these as urgent. Keep people clear and call for help.
Burning Smell or Smoke
From a power point, switch, appliance or the switchboard.
Sparking or Scorch Marks
Visible sparks, melted plastic or blackened fittings.
Electric Shock
A tingle or shock from an appliance, tap or fitting.
Water Near Electrics
Leaks, flooding or storm water reaching wiring or power points.
Power That Will Not Reset
Part of the home without power and the safety switch keeps tripping.
Storm Damage
Damaged fittings, meter boxes or cabling after severe weather.
What to Do While You Wait
Stay Clear
Do not touch damaged, hot or sparking equipment.
Main Switch
Turn off the main switch only if it is safe to reach.
Call 000
For any fire, smoke you cannot control or injury.
Check the Street
If neighbours are out too, it is likely a network outage.
Energex or an Electrician?
Energex looks after the network – the poles, wires and supply up to your point of connection. If your whole street is out, or powerlines are down, contact Energex. For fallen lines call 13 19 62 and stay at least eight metres away.
Anything on your side of the connection – the switchboard, wiring, power points, lights and appliances – is a job for a licensed electrician. That is where we come in.
- Street-wide outageEnergex
- Powerlines downEnergex 13 19 62
- Fault inside your propertyLicensed electrician
Storm Season on the Sunshine Coast
Summer storms bring lightning, power surges and water ingress. Queensland’s Electrical Safety Office advises having water-affected electrical installations and appliances checked by a licensed electrician before they are switched back on.
Once the urgent problem is fixed, it is worth looking at prevention: a switchboard upgrade, extra safety switches and surge protection can reduce the chance of it happening again.
- Post-storm inspections
- Water-affected installations checked
- Surge protection options
- Safety switch upgrades
Post-storm checkFrom Your Call to a Safe Result
Call Us
Tell us what is happening and where.
Stay Safe
We talk you through what to do while you wait.
Find & Fix
We locate the fault and make it safe or repair it.
Prevent
Advice on upgrades to stop it happening again.
Urgent Electrical Help Across the Sunshine Coast
Based in Buderim, we work across the Sunshine Coast. Call to check availability for your suburb.
Emergency Electrician FAQs
What is considered an electrical emergency?
Treat it as an emergency if you smell burning or see smoke, sparks or scorch marks, if you get a shock from an appliance, tap or fitting, if water has reached wiring or power points, or if part of your home has lost power and the safety switch will not reset. Keep everyone clear and call for help straight away.
Should I call Energex or an electrician?
Call Energex if your whole street has lost power or if powerlines are down. For fallen lines, call Energex’s emergency number, 13 19 62, and stay at least eight metres away. If the problem is only at your property, such as a tripping safety switch or a faulty power point, call a licensed electrician.
My safety switch keeps tripping and will not reset. What should I do?
Unplug every appliance on the affected circuit and try resetting the safety switch. If it now stays on, plug items back in one at a time to find the faulty one. If it still trips with nothing plugged in, the fault is likely in fixed wiring or a fitting. Leave it off and call a licensed electrician.
What should I do if I smell burning from a power point or switchboard?
Stop using the outlet or appliance. If it is safe to do so, turn off the main switch at the switchboard. Do not touch anything that is hot, melted or sparking. If there is smoke or fire, get everyone out and call 000. Otherwise, call a licensed electrician to find and repair the fault before power is restored.
Is it safe to use electrical items after a storm or flood?
Not until they have been checked. Water can damage wiring, switchboards and appliances in ways you cannot see, which creates a risk of shock and fire. Queensland’s Electrical Safety Office advises having a licensed electrician inspect water-affected electrical installations and appliances before you switch them back on.
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Need an Electrician Urgently?
Electrical, lighting, compliance or solar – send us the details and we will come back to you with clear advice and a written quote.
- Call0427 468 568
- Emailjosh@futurecs.com.au
- Based inBuderim, Sunshine Coast QLD
- LicensedElectrical Contractors Licence 91222
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