Acme Electric Company

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Contact Acme for 24-Hour Emergency Electrical Services

Whether you’re a homeowner dealing with smoking or sparking outlets, or a warehouse manager facing an equipment power outage, Acme is nearby and here to help.

We offer 24/7 local emergency electrical services for residential, commercial, and industrial clients throughout the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor. Not only can an electrical emergency put your family, personnel, or customers in danger, but it can have a significant impact on your daily life, productivity, and business.

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Requesting Emergency Service

When you call our automated emergency support line, someone is always available to return your call. We’ll promptly dispatch a locally licensed and highly-trained electrician to your home or business to address your issue and restore your comfort and safety. 

If left unchecked, electrical issues may lead to more serious problems that can cause damage to your property. While trying to fix the situation alone can be tempting, you need an expert with the right training. Leave it to the professionals at Acme!

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Step 1:

Call Our 24/7 Automated Emergency Service Line at 319-365-8677 any time day or night to report your issue.

Step 2:

Speak with a Licensed Electrician. Our on-call electrician will reach out to help troubleshoot your issue, and if needed, dispatch help to your home or business.

Step 3:

Get Back to Your Life or Business. A trained electrician will quickly arrive to address the problem and get you up and running again.

Common Types of Electrical Emergencies

It’s not always easy to tell when you have an electrical emergency on your hands. But we’d much rather you call Acme when you suspect there’s a problem—even on nights and weekends—than risk your health and safety. 

These are a few of the most common types of electrical emergencies we see: 

  • Power outages 
  • Electrical shocks 
  • Electrical fires 
  • Burning smells coming from the property 
  • Buzzing outlets or switches 
  • Circuit breaker failures 
  • Frayed or damaged wiring 
  • Fallen power lines 
  • Continuously flickering lights

Don’t see your issue on the list? Give us a call anyway. It’s better to be safe than sorry!

Tips for Dealing with Electrical Emergencies

Power Outages
  • Switch off all appliances and lights immediately to prevent damage from power surges. 
  • Have an emergency kit nearby with flashlights, a battery-powered radio, and a mobile phone charging station. 
  • Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible. If needed, use coolers with ice to keep food and medicine cold. 
  • Use flashlights instead of candles to avoid fire hazards. 
  • Never use gas stoves, outdoor grills, or generators indoors to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
  • Call 911 and evacuate your home immediately.
  • If there are others in your home or business, alert everyone to evacuate. 
  • Never use water to extinguish an electrical fire. Your fire extinguisher must be a Class C extinguisher rated for electrical fires. 
  • Cut the power source if it’s safe to do so by switching off the main breaker.
  • Call 911 to request medical assistance. 
  • Turn off the power source immediately. Locate the circuit breaker or fuse box and turn off power to the affected area. 
  • Don’t touch the person being shocked directly. Touching them while they’re in contact with the electrical source can put you in danger. 
  • If you can’t turn off the power immediately, use a non-conductive object like a wooden broom handle, PVC pipe, or rubber doormat to separate the person being shocked from the electrical source.
  • Stay calm and follow the emergency operator’s directions to keep the victim safe until help arrives.
  • Turn off power to the affected area immediately. 
  • Don’t touch or attempt to repair exposed wires yourself. Call a licensed and trusted electrician with the experience, training, and tools to safely repair electrical wiring. 
  • Keep everyone away from the damaged wires, especially children and pets. 
  • Do not use electrical outlets, switches, or appliances connected to the damaged wiring. 
  • If you notice a burning odor, smoke, or sparks, evacuate the area immediately and dial 911.

What People Say About Acme

“Acme did a great job with our solar installation. Looked at our usage, prepared a plan that fit our needs, and installed very quickly. Would highly recommend them for any service. They could not have made it easier for us and were transparent on the price of everything. Thanks!”
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“I could not express how satisfied I have been working with Acme Electric Co. Chris Clime took the time to walk through each and every one of my wants and needs. He was present for questions AND he did a fantastic job cleaning the space when he was done. If you are looking for affordable prices and a great experience, give Acme a call!”
Kimberly J.
“I worked in customer service for years, so I understand what excellent service is. I was impressed with Acme from the first phone call.”
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