Electrical fault repair in Mallorca
When the fault is intermittent, or parts have already been changed without success, the problem is not the part — it is the diagnosis. We locate the cause before quoting the repair.
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Most of the cost of a fault is not knowing where it is
A domestic installation has several circuits and each can fail for different reasons. When someone starts by replacing the RCD, the breaker or the socket that looks suspicious, the fault usually returns and the cost adds up.
We work the other way round: measure first. Insulation, continuity and voltage, section by section, until the affected circuit is isolated. That keeps the repair quote tied to what is actually there rather than what is assumed.
If the fault is in a buried section with no accessible box, it may need building work. We tell you before starting, with the least invasive alternative available.
What it might be
This table is guidance; it does not replace testing on site.
| Symptom | Likely cause | How it is tested |
|---|---|---|
| RCD trips when an appliance is plugged in | Appliance with earth leakage | Isolated appliance test and insulation measurement |
| RCD trips with no load | Earth fault in the wiring or damp | Insulation test circuit by circuit |
| One breaker keeps tripping | Overload or short circuit | Load measurement and continuity of that circuit |
| Half the property loses power | Lost phase or open terminal | Voltage at the unit and at affected points |
| Breakers trip when furniture is moved | Damaged cable or worn socket | Inspection of the accessory and continuity of the run |
| Burning smell at a socket | Loose contact, local overload | Replace the accessory and inspect the wiring |
How a fault is located
Isolate the circuit
Identify which protection covers the affected area and separate it from the rest.
Measure
Insulation, continuity and voltage. The readings show whether the fault is to earth, between conductors or at the supply.
Locate the section
Split the circuit at boxes and points until the faulty run is found.
Repair and verify
Replace the run or accessory and test the installation at the end.
What we do not do
We do not fit higher-rated breakers so that “it stops tripping”. That removes the warning and leaves the risk: the cable overheats and the RCD stops protecting people.
We do not join cables outside an enclosure or leave taped joints inside conduit. If the correct solution means opening a wall or replacing a run, we quote it and you decide.
We do not diagnose by phone what needs measuring. We can guide you, but we will not tell you what you have without testing it.
Areas we cover
We cover Palma and the rest of Mallorca. Availability and arrival time depend on the area and the moment: we confirm it when you call.
- Palma
- Calvià
- Marratxí
- Inca
- Manacor
- Llucmajor
- Alcúdia
- Pollença
- Sóller
- Santanyí
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Tell us the job and we will call you
We do not handle dangerous emergencies through a form: if there is smoke, sparks, a burning smell or a hot consumer unit, switch off the supply if you can do so safely and call.
Response time: the phone is answered 24 h. Attendance is assigned by area and by the technician available at that moment; we give you a specific window when you call.
Describe the fault
Tell us the symptom, how long it has been happening and what has been tried. We will call you to book a visit.
What clients ask before hiring us
Do you charge for diagnosis?
We tell you the price of the diagnostic visit before we go and deduct it from the repair when you accept. You do not pay twice for the same job.
Another electrician already came and could not find it — can you?
Yes, it is common. Tell us what was tested and replaced; it saves time. If the fault is intermittent, we may need to monitor the installation.
Will you have to chase it into the wall?
Only if the faulty run is buried with no accessible box. We first consider alternative routes and the real impact of the work.
Can I keep using the property while I wait?
It depends on the fault. With earth leakage, the affected circuit should stay off. With a partial outage, the rest can keep working.
Do you repair old installations?
Yes, though sometimes a point repair is not worth it compared with renewing the unit or the run. We give you both options with prices so you can decide.
Been chasing the same fault for weeks?
Changing the RCD does not fix an earth fault. Tell us what happens and what has already been tried.