When something’s not right with your electrics, you want answers, not guesswork. At GA Perry, our licenced electricians use systematic testing and years of hands-on experience to find the source of electrical faults quickly and get your home or business back to normal. We’ve been solving electrical problems for Perth homeowners and businesses since 1896, and we’re available 24/7 when you need us most.
Electrical faults at home can start small, then turn serious fast. Flickering lights, tripping safety switches, buzzing power points, or unexplained power loss are all signs that something isn’t right.
Our licensed Perth electricians use professional diagnostic equipment to track down faults quickly and safely, whether it’s damaged wiring, overloaded circuits, switchboard issues, or faulty outlets. Once we’ve found the source of the problem, we’ll explain what’s happening in plain language and recommend the safest fix moving forward.
In a commercial setting, electrical faults can shut down operations, create safety risks, and raise compliance concerns. GA Perry provides fast, accurate fault finding for Perth businesses across offices, retail spaces, warehouses, strata complexes, and more.Â
We work efficiently to minimise downtime and can organise after-hours or weekend service to keep disruption to a minimum. All repairs are completed to Australian electrical safety standards (AS/NZS 3000) and fully documented to support your compliance records.
The smartest way to deal with electrical faults is to stop them before they turn into emergencies. Routine electrical maintenance and safety inspections help catch issues early, reduce the risk of electrical fires, and keep your property compliant.
Our preventive services cover everything from audits and upgrades to RCD and circuit breaker testing and switchboard upgrades, wiring checks, surge protective devices, smoke alarm servicing, and LED lighting upgrades.
If you’ve got unexplained power outages, noticed sparking at a power point, smelled burning near the switchboard, or your safety switch won’t reset, you need help ASAP.Â
If it feels dangerous, don’t take chances. We offer 24/7 emergency electrical fault finding across Perth, with electricians positioned throughout the metro area, so we can respond fast when it matters most.
Electrical emergency? Call 08 9475 1500. We’ll get someone to you fast.
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Electrical problem? GA PERRY is on call 24/7. Our expert electricians arrive fast, solve the issue safely, and keep your home protected. Here’s how we do it:
We Listen First
We’ll ask about the symptoms you’ve noticed, when the problem started, how often it happens, which areas of your home are affected, and whether anything has changed recently (new appliances, renovations, weather events). The more detail you can share, the faster we can narrow things down.
Thorough Inspection and Testing
Our electrician will carry out a systematic inspection of your electrical system, starting at the switchboard and working through the affected circuits. This includes visual inspection of wiring, connections, and components, along with diagnostic testing using professional-grade equipment, insulation resistance testers, multimeters, and circuit tracers, to identify where the fault is occurring.
We Pinpoint the Problem
Once we’ve located the fault, we’ll explain exactly what we’ve found in plain English — what’s gone wrong, why it happened, and what needs to be done to fix it. We’ll give you a clear, upfront quote before any repair work begins, so there are no surprises.
Same-Day Repair (Where Possible)
Our electricians carry a range of common parts and materials on board, which means most faults can be repaired on the spot during the same visit. For more complex issues that require specialist parts or additional work, we’ll explain the next steps clearly and schedule a follow-up at a time that suits you.
Every fault finding visit includes a free electrical safety inspection. We’ll check your switchboard, safety switches, and smoke alarms to make sure everything is in good working order.
Prevention Advice and Recommendations
Before we leave, we’ll explain what caused the fault and offer practical advice to help prevent future issues. If we’ve noticed anything else during our inspection, we’ll let you know and recommend next steps. There’s never any pressure to commit on the spot.
Our Perth electricians deal with the full range of electrical faults across homes and businesses, from minor power issues to serious safety risks. Below are the most common problems we’re called out for, along with what’s usually causing them and how we fix them.
Short Circuits
Short circuits happen when active and neutral wires make contact, causing an immediate surge that trips your breaker. They’re often caused by damaged wiring, loose connections, or faulty appliances. Because they generate heat and sparks, they’re a serious fire risk and need prompt attention.
Overloaded Circuits
Overloaded circuits occur when too many appliances draw power from a single circuit. This is common in older Perth homes not designed for modern electrical demand. We’ll assess your load and recommend solutions such as circuit redistribution or a switchboard upgrade.
Safety Switch (RCD) Tripping
If your safety switch keeps tripping, it’s detecting current leaking to earth, exactly what it’s designed to do. The cause could be a faulty appliance, moisture, damaged wiring, or cumulative leakage across multiple circuits. We test systematically to find and fix the source.
Faulty or Damaged Wiring
Aging or damaged wiring can cause intermittent power issues, warm power points, or unexplained trips. Many older Perth homes still have wiring that no longer meets current standards. We locate faults using professional testing and recommend targeted wiring repairs or rewiring where needed.
Switchboard Faults
Your switchboard controls power to your entire property. Loose connections, corroded components, outdated fuse boxes, or insufficient capacity can all cause ongoing issues. In many cases, a switchboard upgrade significantly improves safety and reliability.
Faulty Appliances and Power Points
Sometimes the problem is a single appliance or power point. Faulty items can trip safety switches, cause short circuits, or overheat. We test and isolate the issue quickly and can repair or replace components on the spot.
Whether it’s a mystery trip, flickering lights, or something that just doesn’t feel right — our licensed electricians are ready to help. We’ll find the fault, fix it, and make sure your home is safe
Electrical faults are usually caused by a mix of ageing infrastructure and modern power demand. Common causes in Perth include old wiring or switchboards, overloaded circuits, storm-related surges, heat damage from hot summers, moisture ingress, pest damage in roof spaces, and previous non-compliant electrical work. A licenced inspection can identify these issues early before they become dangerous.
Electrical fault finding is the process of diagnosing problems in your electrical system, such as tripping breakers, safety switch faults, short circuits, or wiring damage. It’s important because electrical faults can lead to electric shock, appliance damage, or house fires if left unresolved. A licensed electrician uses specialised testing equipment to locate the fault safely and accurately.
Fault finding costs vary depending on how complex the issue is and how long testing takes. Some faults are resolved quickly, while others require deeper investigation. GA Perry provides transparent pricing and will explain the cost before any work begins. For a quick quote, call 08 9475 1500.
In most cases, no. Electrical fault finding involves live power and requires professional testing tools. DIY electrical work is dangerous and often illegal in Western Australia. The safest step you can take is unplugging appliances one at a time if your safety switch keeps tripping — otherwise, call a licensed electrician.
Most faults can be diagnosed and repaired on the same day. Simple issues like a faulty power point or overloaded circuit may be resolved quickly, while wiring faults or intermittent problems can take longer to trace. Our electricians will keep you informed throughout the process.
A safety switch trips when it detects current leaking to earth. This can be caused by a faulty appliance, damaged wiring, moisture in the system, or an earth fault. Repeated tripping usually means there’s an underlying issue that needs professional diagnosis.
If you notice sparks, smoke, burning smells, or sudden power loss, switch off the main power at the switchboard if it’s safe to do so. Keep everyone away from the affected area and don’t touch damaged equipment. Then call GA Perry’s 24/7 emergency electricians.
Yes. GA Perry provides a 5-year warranty on materials, and all work is backed by our workmanship guarantee for long-term peace of mind.
We cover the entire Perth metro area, including northern suburbs, southern suburbs, eastern suburbs, western suburbs, and the CBD. Our electricians are positioned across Perth so we can respond quickly when you need us most.
