Electrical Repair in South Milwaukee, WI

South Milwaukee homeowners depend on safe, functioning electrical systems every day — and when something goes wrong, Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric is the trusted local answer. With over 60 years of experience serving the greater Milwaukee area, our licensed electricians provide prompt, professional electrical repair throughout South Milwaukee.

We handle all common and complex residential electrical repairs: dead or sparking outlets, repeatedly tripping breakers, flickering or buzzing lights, damaged wiring, faulty switches, and GFCI failures. South Milwaukee's older housing stock, with homes dating back to the early 20th century, often features outdated wiring types — including knob-and-tube — that require careful evaluation and skilled repair.

As a third-generation family company, Burkhardt's approach is simple: show up on time, be honest about what we find, and complete every repair to code. We don't manufacture problems, and we never recommend work you don't need. When repairs are complete, we explain what was done so you understand your home's electrical system better.

South Milwaukee's location near Lake Michigan also means that exterior electrical components — weatherhead connections, outdoor receptacles, and panel enclosures — face additional moisture exposure. Our electricians are familiar with these local conditions and inspect for related wear during every service call.

GreenSky financing is available for larger electrical projects. Call Burkhardt at 414-206-3049 to schedule your South Milwaukee electrical repair.

**FAQs**

**Q: I smell burning plastic near an outlet but there's no visible fire. What should I do?** A: Turn off power to that circuit at the breaker immediately and call us. A burning smell from an outlet indicates a potentially dangerous wiring fault or overheating connection that requires urgent attention.

**Q: Can you repair the wiring in my unfinished South Milwaukee basement?** A: Yes. Basement wiring — including exposed runs, junction boxes, and sub-panel connections — is well within our scope. We handle both repairs and code-compliance corrections.

EV Charger Installation

As electric vehicles become more common across Southeastern Wisconsin, many homeowners need a Level 2 EV charger installed in their garage. This typically requires a dedicated 240-volt, 50-amp circuit from your electrical panel — and in older homes, a panel upgrade to handle the additional load. Our licensed electricians handle the complete installation: panel assessment, circuit addition, charger mounting, and final inspection. We install all major EV charger brands including ChargePoint, Tesla Wall Connector, JuiceBox, and Grizzl-E.

We install and service panels from Square D, Eaton/Cutler-Hammer, Siemens, and GE. For generators, we're authorized Generac installers — headquartered right here in Waukesha, WI.

I smell burning plastic near an outlet but there's no visible fire. What should I do?

Turn off power to that circuit at the breaker immediately and call us. A burning smell from an outlet indicates a potentially dangerous wiring fault or overheating connection that requires urgent attention.

Can you repair the wiring in my unfinished South Milwaukee basement?

Yes. Basement wiring — including exposed runs, junction boxes, and sub-panel connections — is well within our scope. We handle both repairs and code-compliance corrections.

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