SERVICE CALLS &
TROUBLESHOOTING

A breaker that trips repeatedly is doing its job — but it's telling you something is wrong. The three most common causes are an overloaded circuit (too many devices drawing current), a short circuit (a hot wire touching a neutral or ground somewhere in the circuit), or a failing breaker (the breaker itself has worn out and is tripping under load it should handle). Each requires a different fix. We identify which one it is and resolve it at the source — not just reset it and hope for the best.

Light flickering has several causes ranging from minor to serious. At the minor end: a loose bulb, a failing dimmer, or a single loose connection in an outlet or fixture. More serious: a loose connection at the panel, a failing neutral wire, or arcing in the wiring — the last of which is a fire risk. If flickering is widespread across multiple rooms, or happens with no obvious load change, get it looked at. It's not always an emergency, but it's never nothing.

Before calling, check two things: First, check every GFCI outlet in your home (the ones with TEST/RESET buttons, typically in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoor locations) — a tripped GFCI can cut power to multiple outlets in the same zone. Press the RESET button on each. Second, check your breaker panel for any tripped breakers (look for one in a middle or off position). If neither fixes it, there's a wiring issue at the outlet, a failing outlet, or a deeper circuit problem that needs a diagnostic visit.

For genuine emergencies — burning smell, sparking, power out to critical systems — we respond as fast as we can get there. For urgent but non-emergency service calls across the Denver metro, same-day scheduling is often available depending on the day. Call or text (720) 588-8457 and describe what's happening. We'll give you an honest answer on timing, not a 4-hour window followed by a late-day call saying we're running behind.

Service call pricing depends on the nature of the problem, how long diagnosis and repair take, and any parts required. We're transparent about pricing before we start work — you'll know what the diagnostic visit costs upfront, and we'll give you a repair estimate before doing anything. We don't do bait-and-switch: quote low to get in the door, then stack charges once we're there. Straight pricing, straight answers.