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 to assess right away.

It can be. If some circuits in your Pueblo home are working and others are not without an obvious explanation like a tripped breaker, it can indicate a failed utility leg coming into your panel, a failing main breaker, or a serious panel issue. Each of those scenarios warrants prompt attention from a licensed electrician.

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 Black Hills Energy 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 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.

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 what we repaired for your insurance claim if needed.

In Pueblo, the most common electrical emergencies we respond to involve aging wiring in mid-century homes that develops loose connections or fails under load, older panels with failing breakers or bus connections, and storm-related damage to outdoor electrical components. Pueblo West properties with long service entrance runs from the street also occasionally develop issues at the weatherhead or meter base.