Emergency Electrical Services in Colorado Springs

Finding yourself without power in the middle of the night is a frightening thing. Discovering an electrical burning smell on the weekend during a holiday can be even more worrisome. With WireNut Home Services, you don’t have to worry at all. 

If you have an electrical issue in your Colorado Springs home, we can troubleshoot the problem, identify the root cause, and get it fixed. Our electricians have thousands of hours of on-site experience and can handle any situation you might find yourself in.

When to Get Emergency Services

It’s not uncommon for homeowners to hesitate to call for help when trouble pops up at home. When it comes to your electrical system, it’s important to take every issue as seriously as possible for the sake of your safety. 

Let’s look at some of the most serious situations in which you should call for emergency services. However, remember that it’s always better to get the problem inspected instead of waiting if you’re ever worried about an electrical issue.

Burning Smells

If you can smell something burning, especially if it smells like your electrical system is burning, there’s something dangerously wrong. Wires could be shorting or arcing somewhere in your home, which can lead to electrical fires if left ignored. 

When you smell electrical burning, call WireNut Home Services for your emergency electrician intervention. Our electrician will investigate the source of the burning smell, track down the cause quickly, and make the necessary repairs.

Hot Outlets & Electrical Switches

Now and then, it’s worth touching the faceplates of your outlets and electrical switches to check for warmth. Hot outlets and switches indicate that something is wrong behind the outlet. It’s possible the wiring is faulty, or the circuit is overloaded. 

In any case, too much heat is being generated behind the outlet, which can quickly become a fire hazard. 

Circuit Breaker Constantly Tripping

A circuit breaker that’s constantly tripping tells you one of a few things. Either certain circuits are overloaded, and your panel can’t keep up with demand, or there’s something wrong with the panel or wiring. This tripping is something you don’t want to take a chance with, even if it seems like something that can wait. 

A faulty breaker is dangerous. Replacing it will keep you, your home, your belongings, and your appliances safe. Our electricians can come out at any time to help you with your tripping circuit breaker and quickly find the root cause.

Electrical Shocks

Touching electrical switches or plugging something in under normal circumstances should never result in a shock. If you’ve been shocked by your electrical system, no matter the time of day or year, call WireNut Home Services so we can send out an emergency electrician. 

While the problem could be as simple as an outdated switch, the issue is just as likely to run deeper. We’ll track down the cause and make repairs so you can safely use your home’s electrical system again.

Power Loss

Power loss, whether sustained or partial, can lead to several issues. If you’re in the middle of winter, it means your home has no heat. You’ll not only wake up shivering, but your pipes might be freezing. 

No matter the time of year, power loss could result in food spoiling in your fridge if the electricity stays off for long enough. Don’t hesitate to call WireNut Home Services for an after-hours electrician if your power goes out. 

Wet Electrical Panel

A water leak that contacts your electrical panel is the start of a dangerous situation. Not only does water conduct electricity, but it can also corrode the inside of your electrical panel very quickly. If your electrical panel is wet, don’t wait for the problem to get worse. You can call WireNut Home Services right away to address the issue.

Determining Emergency Electrical Repair Cost

Cost can be a barrier to solving emergency problems that need immediate attention. The cost for emergency repairs is largely determined by a few key variables: distance, parts required, and time to repair. 

However, if you’re in the middle of an emergency, keep in mind that it will always be more cost-effective to solve the problem before it gets worse. If price is an issue, Wire Nut Home Services offers competitive financing services to help manage the cost of repairs.

Colorado Springs’ Electrician

WireNut Home Services is proud to offer emergency electrical services in Colorado Springs, Denver, Boulder County, and Pueblo. With experience dating back to 2004, you can trust our electricians to get your electrical running safely and smoothly in no time at all.