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5 Warning Signs That Your Home Is in Danger of an Electrical Fire

house burning in flames

According to the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI), around 51,000 housefire incidents occur because of some sort of electrical failure. With such data, it shows that electrical faults have continuously been a major fire culprit that has affected so many people.  

On a brighter note, averting electrical fires in your home is actually viable. All it takes is a Denver electrician that has knowledge, awareness, and a pair of sharp eyes against fire hazards and early signs of a potential fire.

Below are what studies show to be the five most common warning signs of being at risk of a house fire:

  1. If your circuit breaker persistently trips
  2. If there is a mysterious burnt smell
  3. If your switches and outlets seem charred or discolored
  4. If the wiring system is old or outdated.
  5. If you hear voltage near the outlets or see sparks

Consistently Tripping Circuit Breaker. Your circuit breaker is ultimately responsible for cutting out the flow of electricity to your house in order to avoid circuit overheating which causes an electrical fire.

If you noticed your circuit breaker frequently tripping, it is most likely because of the following

  • The circuit breaker is busted;
  • Short circuit is taking place somewhere in your circuit wiring or appliances which necessitate an electrician nearby to make repairs if you are residing in or around Denver, Colorado; or,
  • Your appliances have been demanding too much electricity on a single circuit, thereby causing an electrical overload.

Any of these indicators must be taken seriously. While it is tempting to make electrical repairs on your own, always bear in mind that doing so is extremely risky and thus highly discouraged. If your circuit breaker trips again after you reset it, do not make another attempt.  Otherwise, the breaker will give out and might stop tripping, making it appear like the problem is fixed but in truth, an electrical overload is already happening, overheating the wiring insulation inside. Historically, this mishandling and the hesitance of Googling “electricians in my area” have been a common culprit of an electrical fire.

Burnt Smell. A burnt smell must never be neglected especially if it does not come from the kitchen, more so if the source seems mysterious. In such cases, chances are a short circuit possibly caused by faulty wiring or a loose connection.

Data gathered by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission or CPSC shows that short circuits account for most home electrical wiring-related fires in the country in recent years.

Switch or Outlet Discoloration. Before a huge fire happens, it starts with little sparking or arcing that results in a small fire. This is already enough to char or cause discoloration to the outlet.

If you spot one, you should immediately know.

Old Wiring. Old homes that have left their wirings unchecked or updated are also highly susceptible to electrical fire. According to CPSC, this is scientifically because modern, particularly energy-hungry home appliances are demanding more electrical load which the outdated wiring might not be able to handle. If left unnoticed, this can trigger an electrical overload which can lead to an electrical fire.

If you have just moved into a new “but old” residence, then having a residential electrician carry out a rewiring is a clever move.


Hearing an electrical humming sound or seeing sparks. Along with the old wiring culprit, if you happen to hear an electrical voltage sound or humming you’ll need to address the situation.  Whether you hear a mysterious sound from an outlet or see little sparks from an exposed wire, you’ll need to immediately turn the power off to that area. Once done, contact your local electrician for professional repairs.


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Louisville New Outlets and Switches

Louisville New Outlets and Switches

Does your home provide you with all the electrical conveniences you deserve? Are you constantly trying to charge your phone, find and extension cord because there is no outlet convenient to your location, or are sick of looking at the cords and cables hanging from your flat screen television?

The Solution – New Outlets and Switches

Adding an outlet(s) behind your flat screen or a USB outlet so you no longer have to go hunting for your phone charger are just a few of the reasons to upgrade the electricity in your home. These conveniences may seem small but add so much ease and enjoyment to your life.

Many homeowners tell us that just not having to see all the cords and cables coming from their flat screen televisions have added to their enjoyment of family time in front of the tv.

Another big reason homeowners are upgrading their outlets is convenience of plugs that have options and work. We hear a lot from homeowners who have outlets that don’t work and have too few in the locations they need them the most. Imagine spending time in the family room with the entire family and everyone has a plug, that works, and offers USBs in them to power their laptops and charge their phones.

These are just a few reasons why upgrading to new outlets and switches can benefit you and the enjoyment of your home.

Call ElectriCall today, 720-879-2253, to set an appointment and get a free estimate to see all the ways you can upgrade the electricity in your home. Once you call, you’ll see the difference an experienced professional electric company can make.

Our electricians are licensed and insured and care about you and your property – just see what your neighbors have said about our company.

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Louisville Electrical Panel Repair

Louisville Electrical Panel Repair, Replacement, and Installation

Why Get an Electrical Panel Inspection?

Many homeowners and property owners don’t think about their electrical panel unless they are either experiencing electrical problems, like their power is browning out or their breakers are tripping or they are selling or purchasing property and need an electrical panel inspection.

The fact is, your electrical panel should be inspected periodically just like your home’s heating and air units to ensure they run properly. If you add a lot of new appliances or additions to your home, you should have your electrical panel inspected more frequently. The most common reasons for an electrical panel inspection are:

  • Adding new appliances
  • Visible loose breakers in the panel
  • Remodeling and adding additional square footage to their home
  • Peace of mind/safety – Panel is old and the homeowner wants to know that their panel is performing the way it should
  • Panel has been hot
  • Purchasing a new home
  • Have been experiencing brown outs and breakers tripping
  • Visible signs of distress inside the panel
  • Panel looks old or shows signs of damage
  • Damage to panel from weather related issues
  • Damage to panel due to water damage from an appliance in the home

ElectriCall – Your Louisville Electrical Panel Repair, Replacement, and Installation Electrician – Louisville Electrical Inspection

ElectriCall is a full service electric company that has been servicing the Louisville are for 11 years. We will perform an electrical panel inspection then supply you with an estimate if your electrical panel needs to be repaired, or you require a brand-new installation, it’s that easy.

Our employees are highly skilled and the best at what they do. That’s why it’s easy for us to guarantee all our work and offer a money back guarantee. We know how to fix your problem and give you the peace of mind you deserve. It’s your home after all, nothing else is as important as it. Put your home in our hands and see the difference a professional, highly skilled electrician can make to the safety of your home. Call us today, 720-879-2253.

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Westminster Electrical Panel Repair

Westminster Electrical Panel Repair, Replacement, and Installation

Certified, Licensed, and Insured Westminster Electrician for Your Electrical Panel Repair / Inspection

ElectriCall has been serving the Westminster area since 2011. We have helped many homeowners and property owners with electrical panel inspections, repairs, and installation of new panels.

Electrical panels are part of the main electrical system for your home and should be inspected regularly, especially if you have been experiencing breakers tripping, brown outs, added a lot of new appliances, or just added to the square footage of your home.

These additions require more power and can tax an electrical system that may already be at its maximum capacity. Schedule your inspection today with ElectriCall, 720-879-2253. We can inspect your electrical panel and provide you with a free estimate if you require replacement, installation, or repair.

ElectriCall knows that your time is valuable, that’s why we are here for YOU.

  • We’ll set a time that works for YOU
  • We’ll send out a highly skilled, constantly re-trained electrician that knows and understands how to fix any problems
  • We provide a free estimate
  • We guarantee our work
  • YOUR 100% satisfaction is our number one goal

ElectriCall – Westminster Electricians That Give YOU Peace of Mind:

ElectriCall is proud to say that once we do work for a homeowner or property owner, we are their electrician for life. The reason? We are good at what we do. Frankly, we love being electricians.

When You Hire ElectriCall You Get the Best:

  • Licensed & Insured Electricians
  • Electricians Who Genuinely Respect Your Property
  • High-Quality Products
  • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
  • Superior Customer Service
  • Friendly, Skilled Technicians
  • Senior & Military Discounts
  • 3 year Parts and Workmanship Warranty

Call us today and see the difference a great electrician makes, 720-879-2253. You can see what other homeowners have to say about our company and services here.

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The team at ElectriCall, LLC has more than 25 years of experience and has been helping homeowners and companies with nearly every type of electrical problem around the Denver area.

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