Are you in luck! The only electrician known to work exclusively on circuit troubleshooting for homes, is right down 203 from Duvall, in Carnation. I'm Larry Dimock, The Circuit Detective. You'd better have an electrical mystery going on, because that's all I do -- diagnose it and repair it. I consider myself THE licensed electrician for Duvall and Carnation when it comes to home electrical troubleshooting.
I've lived in Carnation since 1972, been a licensed electrical contractor since 1982, and concentrated on electrical problems (malfunctions) since 1997. For details on what I do, see Eastside electrician. For more on me, see About me. Mentioned on KOMO.
What Does This Cost?
I get to your house for $30. Then we add $1.00 per minute while I'm working on the mystery. I know, that seems like the same thing as $60/hr., but it's not. Think about it. How much will other companies charge you for 40 minutes of work (my average time) if they have an hourly rate? They know how to round numbers (round UP!). I don't.
When Am I available?
Because I have been attending to my elderly parents lately, I cannot schedule a time to come to your home, but you can tell me your problem, leave me your contact number, and I will call you if I see an opening. I am available by phone: Mon.-Sat. 8am-9pm. Duvall can reach me at 425-333-4400.
Do You Do It Yourself?
I actually encourage people to learn to handle more of their electrical problems themselves. Many are simple and others can be understood with a little help. That's why I offer free advice through my main website Trade Secrets. And, even though I'm close by, you could pay me my regular rate (but no trip) to confer awhile on the phone. Home electrical repair is often within your capabilities.
Some Mystery Stories from Duvall WA
Trouble Shooting Story in 98019. John has one of the newer homes up on the hill. From the beginning an outlet in the kitchen and one in the dining room never worked. The electrical contractor did not address the issue. I poked around for a tripped GFI or a loose connection on two nearby circuits. But when I checked to see if any of the three wires of the bad cable had continuity to elsewhere, only the bare ground was good. A wire tracer I have pointed me along the wall from the kitchen outlet. This wall should have had two outlets by code, but only had the one. More often than you would think sheetrockers cover electrical boxes. Usually I can narrow down where to cut in for the box by holding a straight-edge against the wall till I notice a bulge. No bulge this time. Some other tests made me brave, and sure enough I found the box and gave it a receptacle so that the dead ones could come to life.
Blinking Story near Novelty Cemetery. Lights in some of Barbara's rooms would blink after they'd been on for awhile. I checked two possible loose connections places. No evidence. So I checked in her main panel and found the bad spot. If I had it to do over, I might start at the unopened panel with a mechanic's stethoscope. That could help me listen for arcing, which is responsible for such blinking. As you can see, I am an electrician for Duvall WA who is equipped with many tricks.
THE CIRCUIT DETECTIVE