A Restaurant Shut-Down? On A Saturday? Not On Shafnisky’s Watch!
When a local restaurant lost half its power on a Saturday, Shafnisky Electric responded after-hours, diagnosed a defective main breaker, and installed a temporary replacement from our stock of older parts. That preparedness got the business back up in time for lunch service, while we ordered the brand-new breaker for the permanent repair.
Why Stocking “Old” Parts Is A Modern Advantage
(And Saved A Local Restaurant’s Weekend)
When Commercial Power Fails, Business Stops –
And It’s Often Down To A Single Part
When a local commercial restaurant lost half its power on a Saturday, we knew the stakes were high as soon as we got the call. In the Lehigh Valley Area, commercial electrical service failures aren’t just inconvenient – they put business revenue on the line.
We hold both residential and commercial customers close to our hearts at Shafnisky Electric. And we do this by ensuring we’re prepared for anything.
So, when we received the call from two other electrical contractors who wanted to fix it but couldn’t get there in a timely manner, we were ready.
Because we had the one thing few – if any – other commercial electricians in the area had: a dedicated after-hours team and a well-stocked closet of older parts.
Yes, you heard us correctly!
It may not seem like a big deal. But when it came down to choosing between “shutting down business” and “business as usual,” a prompt response and a single part made all the difference.
A Frantic Call – A Restaurant Without
Power, And Revenue On The Line
Losing power on a Saturday is more than a minor inconvenience for a busy local restaurant. They could lose prep time, vital refrigeration (think how much it’d cost to replace all that spoiled food!), and have to close down during the busiest night of the week.
We understood the high stakes and sprang into action.
When we discovered the cause – a defective main breaker – that was just the beginning of the restaurant’s troubles. Now we understood why the two electrical companies that the restaurant had initially called weren’t able to fix it.
Always Prepared: We Kept The Vital Part In Stock
The older-style panel required a very specific part that the restaurant couldn’t just pick up at Lowe’s or Home Depot. Big-box home improvement stores only sell modern installation parts, and the new part the restaurant would need for a long-term solution would take 7-10 days to arrive.
Now, imagine the financial hit the restaurant would take from being out of business for more than a week!
Being prepared is part of what makes us who we are at Shafnisky Electric. Because many Lehigh Valley Area homes and businesses have older electrical systems, we consistently keep older parts in stock.
We had the part the restaurant needed when other electricians didn’t. It was a short-term fix, not intended to last in the long run, but it would certainly work until the restaurant’s permanent part arrived.
Our Prompt, After-Hours Response Had Power
Back Up Just In Time For Lunch Service
We’re ready for anything at Shafnisky Electric, including emergency commercial electrical services. Our preparedness, evidenced by our well-stocked inventory of older parts, prevented the restaurant from being shut down for a whole week (or more).
Thanks to our prompt, professional after-hours service, the local restaurant was back up and running just in time for lunch service – no downtime required!
If you’re a commercial business owner in the Lehigh Valley Area and need a commercial electrician on speed dial, Shafnisky Electric is here for you and your customers. Schedule an appointment today!
FAQs About Lehigh Valley Area Commercial Electrical
Services From Shafnisky Electric
When you’re searching for a commercial electrician, you don’t need “maybes” – you need certainties. That’s what Shafnisky Electric offers. Learn more through our FAQs below.