Turn off the circuit at the panel if you can identify which one it is, and if the smell is strong or you see any discoloration or smoke, turn off the main breaker and call WireNut immediately. A burning smell from an electrical component is a potential fire hazard that needs a licensed electrician right away.

It can be. If some circuits in your Monument home are working and others are not without an obvious explanation like a tripped breaker, it can indicate a failed utility leg, a failing main breaker, or a serious panel issue. In Monument’s winter conditions, losing power to heating circuits is particularly urgent.

Only if you have identified the cause of the trip and it was a simple overload, not a safety event. If a breaker tripped during a situation involving sparks, burning smell, or a power surge, do not reset it until a licensed electrician has assessed the circuit and confirmed it is safe.

Call the utility if the issue is with the service entrance, the meter base, or wires coming from the street to your home. Call WireNut for anything on the house side of the meter, including panel problems, circuit issues, and wiring emergencies inside or on the exterior of your Monument home.

We give you a flat-rate price before work starts on every call, including emergency calls. We are transparent about our pricing so there are no surprises on your invoice regardless of when you need service.

In Monument, the most common electrical emergencies we respond to involve aging wiring in older downtown-area homes that develops loose connections or fails under load, panels with failing breakers or bus connections, and storm-related damage to outdoor electrical components. Monument’s elevation and winter weather make heating system power loss a higher-priority emergency than it would be at lower elevations.

It depends on the cause and your specific policy. Damage from a covered event like a power surge or storm may be covered. We can provide documentation of what we found and repaired for your insurance claim if needed.