If your power is out in Adelaide, check whether it is an SA Power Networks (SAPN) outage or a fault at your property. Call SAPN on 13 13 66 or check their outage map online. Adelaide is prone to outages during extreme heat events and summer storms. If only your property is affected, inspect your switchboard for tripped safety switches or circuit breakers. If you cannot restore power, call a licensed electrician.
What to do right now
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Check with SA Power Networks
Call 13 13 66 or visit the SAPN outage map at sapowernetworks.com.au. If the outage is network-wide, SAPN will restore supply — no action is needed from you.
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Check your switchboard
Look for tripped safety switches or circuit breakers. Reset them one at a time. If a safety switch trips again immediately, there is a fault that needs professional attention.
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Identify the faulty circuit or appliance
Switch off all circuit breakers, then turn them on one by one. When you find the one causing the trip, unplug all appliances on that circuit and test them individually.
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Call a licensed electrician if needed
If the issue persists or you are not comfortable working at the switchboard, call a licensed emergency electrician through Urgent Electrician for professional diagnosis and repair.
When to call an emergency electrician
- ⚠️Only your property is without power and SAPN shows no outages in your area
- ⚠️Safety switch or circuit breaker trips repeatedly
- ⚠️The outage occurred after a lightning strike or power surge
- ⚠️You can smell burning or see scorch marks at the switchboard
- ⚠️Power is out and the weather is extremely hot — risk to vulnerable household members
How much does it cost?
SA Power Networks outages are resolved at no charge. If the fault is at your property, emergency electrician callout fees in Adelaide range from $120–$240 (business hours) to $220–$430 (after hours). Labour rates are $65–$110 per hour. Surge damage assessment and repair typically costs $300–$800. Demand for electricians spikes during heatwaves and major storms, so availability and pricing can fluctuate.