⚡ 24/7 Response · Jersey City & Hudson County, NJ
24/7 Emergency Electrician in Jersey City
Power out? Burning smell, sparking, or exposed wires? Don't wait. Malfettone Electric responds fast to electrical emergencies across Hudson County — a real licensed electrician on the phone and on the way.
NJ Licensed & Insured #17130
Same-Day & After-Hours
Real Person on the Phone
Serving Hudson County Since 1977
We Respond To
✓Total or partial power loss
✓Burning smells & smoke
✓Sparking outlets & panels
✓Exposed or downed wiring
✓Breakers that won't reset
✓Water-damaged electrical
✍️ By Michael Malfettone, Licensed Master Electrician📋 NJ Electrical Contractor License #17130🕐 Last updated June 2026
Call Immediately If…
When It's an Electrical Emergency
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Burning Smell or Smoke
A hot-plastic smell or visible smoke from an outlet, switch, or panel is an active fire risk. Call now.
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Sparking or Arcing
Sparks from outlets, switches, or the panel mean a dangerous fault that can ignite — do not keep using it.
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Sudden Power Loss
A total or partial blackout that isn't a utility outage points to a main breaker, service, or panel failure.
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Exposed or Downed Wires
Damaged, exposed, or fallen wiring is a shock and fire hazard. Keep clear and call immediately.
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Water Near Electrical
Flooding, a burst pipe, or a leak near outlets or the panel creates serious shock risk — shut off if safe.
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Breaker Won't Reset
A main or breaker that trips instantly and won't reset is protecting you from a fault that needs a pro now.
If there is active fire or smoke, leave and call 911 first, then call us. For a failing panel specifically, see our panel repair page.
What Happens When You Call
Fast, Safe, and Done Right
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Call Us
Reach a real person at (848) 294-1739. We triage the hazard and tell you if it is safe to wait.
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Make It Safe
We guide you through shutting off power safely while we dispatch the nearest available electrician.
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Fast Dispatch
We give you an honest ETA and head your way — same-day and after-hours across Hudson County.
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Diagnose & Stabilize
We find the fault, eliminate the immediate danger, and restore safe power as quickly as possible.
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Permanent Fix
We complete the lasting repair to code — pulling permits for any service-level work — so it does not recur.
Common Questions
Emergency Electrician FAQs
What counts as an electrical emergency?
Call us immediately for a burning or hot-plastic smell, smoke or scorch marks, sparking outlets or panels, exposed or downed wires, a panel that is hot or buzzing, repeated breaker trips you cannot reset, or a sudden total loss of power that is not the utility. A partial power loss after water intrusion (flooding, a burst pipe near electrical) is also an emergency. When in doubt, call (848) 294-1739 — we will tell you whether it is safe to wait.
How fast can you get to me in Jersey City?
For genuine emergencies in Jersey City and Hudson County we prioritize same-day and after-hours response, typically within a few hours depending on time of day and crew availability. Call (848) 294-1739 and we will give you an honest ETA rather than a vague promise.
Do you charge extra for after-hours or weekend calls?
Emergency and after-hours calls carry a premium over standard daytime rates, which is normal across the trade. We tell you the call-out and rate up front before we dispatch — no surprise charges when we arrive. For non-urgent issues, booking a standard daytime appointment is always less expensive.
My power is out — is it my problem or the utility's?
If your neighbors also lost power, it is almost certainly a PSE&G outage — report it to the utility. If only your home is dark, or only part of your home, the problem is likely on your side: a tripped main, a failed breaker, a service/meter issue, or a panel fault. Those are exactly what we handle. We can help you tell the difference over the phone before dispatching.
What should I do while I wait for the electrician?
If you smell burning or see sparking and can safely reach your main breaker, shut off the main to cut power to the home. Do not touch downed or exposed wires, and keep people and pets away. If there is smoke or active fire, leave and call 911 first. Then call us at (848) 294-1739 and we will guide you through staying safe until we arrive.
Are you licensed and insured for emergency work?
Yes. Malfettone Electric is a fully licensed and insured NJ electrical contractor (License #17130) serving Jersey City and Hudson County since 1977. Emergency work is done to code by licensed electricians, and we pull permits for any service-level repairs just as we would on a scheduled job.
Who Wrote This
Third-generation owner of Malfettone Electric, the family business his grandfather started in 1977. Michael has personally run panel upgrades, service changes, and rewires across Hudson, Essex, and Bergen Counties — pulling the UCC permits, filing the PSE&G and JCP&L applications, and meeting the inspectors himself. The pricing and timelines on this page come from our own recent jobs.
NJ Electrical Contractor License #17130 · Family-owned since 1977 · Hudson & Essex County · Read Michael's full bio →
Electrical Emergency? Call Now.
A real licensed electrician will answer, help you stay safe, and get to you fast. Serving Jersey City and all of Hudson County, day or night.