An outlet that suddenly stops working can be frustrating, especially when the lamp, charger or appliance plugged into it was working the day before. In Des Plaines, Oakbridge Home Services (Somax Group LLC) focuses first on that problem: describing what stopped, checking the outlet itself, and replacing the outlet when the outlet is the cause — alongside the full range of outlet and switch replacement.
What this work includes
- Troubleshooting a dead outlet by replacement when the outlet itself has failed, including outlets that work only intermittently
- Standard outlet replacement for loose, damaged or worn outlets
- GFCI outlet installation for kitchens, bathrooms and outdoors
- Light switch replacement for switches that no longer work reliably
- Dimmer switch installation and three-way switch replacement
- USB combo outlet installation
- Outlet and switch cover and plate replacement
When you write to us about a dead outlet, say when it stopped, whether a switch controls it, and whether other outlets nearby still work. A photo of the outlet and its plate helps us price the replacement rather than guessing at a wider problem.
Photos of this type of work
The photos below are examples of this type of work from the Media Library, including testing an outlet. They illustrate the kind of work described here and are not presented as photos taken in Des Plaines.
What the price depends on
The price depends on the number of outlets and switches, the type of each one, and whether a plate or cover is replaced too. For a dead outlet, the price also depends on what the description and photo show about the outlet itself.
How to get a price
Send a description and photos through our Get a Price page, or call (224) 584-5800, with your ZIP code or address and a phone number. A price is given only after the description, photos, ZIP code or address and phone number have been reviewed.
FAQ
My outlet stopped working in Des Plaines. What should I do first?
Describe what stopped and when, note whether a switch controls the outlet, and send a photo. If the outlet itself is the problem, we replace the outlet.
Do you replace an outlet that works only sometimes?
Yes. An intermittent outlet is described in the same way, with a photo, and priced as a replacement when the outlet is at fault.
How much does it cost to replace a dead outlet?
It depends on the outlet type and any other outlets or switches included. Send a description, photos, your ZIP code or address and a phone number for a price.
Can you also replace switches at the same time?
Yes. Switches, dimmers and three-way switches can be included in the same list.
When will the work be scheduled?
Timing is agreed when booking. Send the description first, get a price, and agree the timing at booking.
See also our main outlet and switch installation in Chicago page, and our Service Areas page.
Ready to sort out a dead outlet in Des Plaines?
Send what happened, a photo, your ZIP code or address and phone number on the Get a Price page, or call (224) 584-5800 — Oakbridge Home Services (Somax Group LLC) will give you a price.