Flickering Lights Repair
Stop the flicker with fast, code-compliant fixes from Happy Home Electricians.
Flicker Isn’t “Normal” — It’s a Symptom
Occasional dimming when a big appliance starts can hint at a capacity or wiring issue.
Consistent flickering lights, buzzing, or lights that brighten and dim are warning signs of loose connections, overloaded circuits, or defective devices.
Our licensed electricians diagnose the root cause and deliver permanent repairs for a stable, safe electrical system.
Common Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore
- Lights flicker when HVAC, microwave, or well pump starts
- Random flicker on one room or multiple rooms/circuits
- LEDs strobe or shimmer on dimmers
- Fixtures buzz, switches feel warm, or you smell ozone
- Whole-home dim/bright cycles or frequent bulb failures
What Causes Flickering Lights?
- Loose neutrals or hot conductors at outlets, switches, or the panel
- Backstabbed devices, worn wirenuts, or poor splices outside proper boxes
- Incompatible dimmers with LED/fixture drivers
- Overloaded circuits or excessive voltage drop on long runs
- Shared neutrals / multi-wire branch circuits with improper handle-ties
- Aging or failing fixtures, ballasts, or lamp sockets
- Service entrance problems (meter base, lugs, main breaker) or utility issues
- Aluminum branch-circuit wiring without proper AL/CU terminations
Our Flicker Diagnosis & Repair Services
We find the true cause—then fix it right the first time.
- Circuit Testing: Voltage monitoring under load, neutral integrity checks, and fault tracing.
- Panel & Termination Audit: Torque lugs to spec, correct breaker types, tidy/consolidate neutrals & grounds.
- Device & Splice Repair: Replace worn switches/receptacles, redo splices with listed connectors, add proper junction boxes.
- Dimmer & LED Compatibility: Install LED-rated dimmers and driver-compatible fixtures to eliminate shimmer/strobe.
- Load Balancing & Dedicated Circuits: Reduce nuisance dimming by separating high-demand appliances.
- Service Entrance Corrections: Meter base, main lugs, bonding/grounding, and conductor upgrades where needed.
- Aluminum Wiring Mitigation: AL/CU pigtailing with listed connectors and anti-oxidant where required.
- Documentation: Updated panel directory and repair summary for future service.
Prevent Future Flicker
- Install LED-compatible dimmers and quality lamps
- Add dedicated circuits for HVAC, microwaves, EV chargers, spas, and pumps
- Panel capacity review and upgrades when loads outgrow the service
- Whole-home surge protection to protect drivers and electronics
- Routine safety inspections for older homes or recent remodels
Safety & Code Compliance
All work meets current electrical code and manufacturer specs: correct conductor sizing, box fill,
properly rated dimmers/drivers, handle-tied MWBCs, and verified grounding/bonding. Where required, we recommend AFCI/GFCI protection
(kitchen, bath, laundry, bedrooms, outdoors, garage).
Why Choose Happy Home Electricians?
- Licensed & Insured—precision diagnostics, not guesswork.
- LED & Dimmer Expertise—we fix strobe/shimmer the right way.
- Upfront Pricing—clear scope before any work begins.
- Local Pros—serving Florida’s Space Coast with pride.
- Satisfaction Guaranteed—we stand behind our repairs.
Tired of lights that flicker or dim? Get a licensed electrician to fix it fast.