Electrician in Hersonissos

Certified Electrician in Hersonissos for Fault Finding, Fuse Boxes and Outdoor Lighting

Electrical problems in Hersonissos often have a local flavour: salty sea air corroding outdoor sockets and lights near the harbour, A/C units overloading old circuits in apartment blocks, and outdoor terraces where rain finds its way into fittings. The first autumn storm after a long dry summer is usually the day my phone rings most, because every weak spot in an outdoor circuit shows up at once.

Being based in Hersonissos, I can respond quickly, find the real cause with proper testing and fix it to European safety standards, explained in plain English or Dutch. I do not simply reset a breaker and hope for the best: I measure, isolate the faulty circuit and show you what was wrong.

The housing here ranges from villas on the slopes to older blocks along the main street, where wiring from different decades meets in one cramped board, often without clear labels. In a holiday flat several A/C units, a water heater and kitchen appliances may all run together on a hot evening, which explains a lot of the trips I am called for in August. As a Belgian-certified electrician who is also a plumber and HVAC technician, I see how the electrics, the boiler and the A/C affect each other.

Electrical jobs I do in Hersonissos

Fault finding: power cuts and tripping breakers: I test circuit by circuit until I find the fitting, appliance or cable that causes the trip.
New fuse boxes with RCD protection: some older apartments here still have boards without a proper earth leakage switch, which is unsafe in bathrooms.
Rewiring older apartments: mixed old and new cables behind improvised extensions replaced by a clear, safe installation.
Terrace, garden and pool lighting: outdoor fittings that stand up to sea air and rain, so the terrace stays lit all season.
Connecting ovens, hobs and boilers: heavy appliances on their own correctly sized circuit, so they do not trip the rest of the house.
Smart control of A/C and boilers for rentals: switch the boiler or A/C on before arrival and stop units running in an empty apartment.
Cameras and alarms for empty holiday homes: peace of mind for owners who spend most of the year abroad.
Solar panels for villas and year-round homes: a system planned around your real consumption and connected safely to your fuse board.

Don't see your job in this list? Contact me with your question: if it is in or around the house, I can most likely help.

Why breakers trip in Hersonissos

Most call-outs start with the same sentence: the power keeps going off. The timing usually tells me where to look first.

Trips when it rains

Water in an outdoor socket or garden light
A cable joint inside a terrace wall
A corroded fitting close to the sea
A pool or pump circuit with damaged insulation

Trips when it is hot

Too many A/C units on one circuit
Kettle, oven and water heater running together
Loose or burnt connections in an old board
An A/C or boiler with an internal fault

Whatever the cause, I repair it properly and label the board, so anyone can see which breaker does what.

Buying or renting out: safety first

Many people in Hersonissos buy an apartment that has been let to holidaymakers for years. Before you move in or welcome guests, I can check the installation: earthing, the earth leakage switch, the state of the board, sockets in wet rooms and outdoor circuits. You get an honest report of what is fine, what should be done soon and what can wait.

For owners who live abroad I work with keys or a key box and send photos of the board before and after the work. A real emergency, like a complete power cut, a burning smell or a sparking socket, gets priority at any hour, while upgrades such as a new board or extra circuits are planned outside your guests' stay.

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Frequently Asked Questions

My RCD trips every time it rains. Can you fix it in Hersonissos?

Yes, this is one of the most common problems here. I trace the affected outdoor circuit and make it properly waterproof. Often it is a single garden light or outdoor socket, so the repair is quicker than people expect.

Can you check the electrics of an apartment I want to buy?

Yes, I can do a safety check and give you an honest report of what needs attention. Many older apartments in Hersonissos have been altered several times, so a check before you sign is worth it.

How quickly can an electrician be at my house in Hersonissos?

I live in Hersonissos, so for a total power cut or a burning smell I am often there within the hour, day or night. For planned work such as an extra socket circuit I usually find a slot within a few days.

My apartment has no power but the neighbours do. What should I do?

Look at your fuse board first. If the main switch or earth leakage switch is down, switch it on once. If it trips again straight away, leave it off and call me. If the board looks normal, the problem may be in the supply cable to your apartment, which I can check safely.

Can I control the A/C in my Hersonissos rental from abroad?

Yes. With a smart switch or controller I can make the A/C and water heater controllable from your phone, so you can switch them on before guests arrive and check that nothing runs in an empty apartment.

Is there a call-out charge for an electrician in Hersonissos?

No extra travel costs apply here, because Hersonissos is where I work from. Small repairs get a clear price before I start, and for a new fuse box or rewiring you receive a free quote with a fixed price.