What to Do Right Now (Before We Arrive)
- Electrical Sparks or Burning Odor: If it is safe to do so, shut off the main breaker or the individual branch circuit breaker. Never touch standing water near a wet electrical panel or outlet. Call us immediately at (559) 210-9405.
- Natural Gas Smell (Rotten Eggs): Immediately evacuate all family members and pets from the structure. Do not turn light switches on or off, and do not use a phone inside. Call 911 from outside, then call our emergency team.
- AC Failure in Extreme Triple-Digit Heat: Close blinds and curtains, move vulnerable individuals to the coolest interior room, and call us for prioritized emergency cooling dispatch.
Electrical Emergencies We Handle 24/7
Sparks, Smoke & Burning Smells
Any smoke or burning odor from an outlet, light switch, or breaker box is an active fire warning. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, electrical malfunctions trigger ~24,000 house fires annually. We isolate and repair the fault safely.
Complete or Partial Power Outages
If your home lost power while neighboring houses still have lights, the failure is inside your service panel, meter base, or main breaker. We trace and restore power fast.
Buzzing or Crackling Breaker Panels
A breaker panel that hums, crackles, or feels hot indicates a failing breaker, loose utility neutral, or arcing bus bar. Left untreated, it will melt connections and start a fire.
Exposed Damaged Wiring & Outlets
Chewed wires, damaged exterior conduit, scorched outlet covers, or fixtures that deliver shocks when touched require immediate professional de-energizing and repair.
HVAC Emergencies We Handle 24/7
Complete AC Failure in Extreme Heat
Valley temperatures routinely hit 105°F–110°F+. A broken AC creates real health risks for seniors, infants, and pets. We prioritize emergency cooling calls across Fresno.
Furnace Breakdown on Freezing Nights
Sudden heating failure during freezing Central Valley nights leaves homes dangerously cold. Our technicians troubleshoot burners, gas valves, ignitors, and blower motors fast.
Burning Odor or Carbon Monoxide Alert
If your CO detector alarms or your vents blow an electrical burning smell, shut off the thermostat immediately. We inspect heat exchangers for cracks and test exhaust venting.
AC Condensate Overflow Flooding
Blocked drain lines cause drain pans in attics to overflow, threatening to collapse drywall ceilings. We clear emergency blockages and install safety float switches.
Why Fresno Homeowners Choose Apex in an Emergency
When an emergency strikes in the middle of the night or on a holiday weekend, you don't need an answering service — you need a licensed technician.
No Overtime Surcharges
We operate 7 days a week with zero weekend surcharges or inflated emergency rates. Transparent, upfront quotes.
Fully Stocked Service Vans
Our trucks carry universal capacitors, contactors, motors, breakers, switches, and wire to resolve 90%+ of emergencies on the spot.
Locally Based in Fresno
Our dispatch shop is right here on S Elm Ave in Fresno — ensuring the fastest arrival times across Fresno, Clovis, Madera, and Visalia.
CSLB License #1072290
Dual-trade licensed in electrical and HVAC. If a dead AC is caused by a burnt electrical disconnect, our technician fixes both.