When it comes to your home, the use of a skilled, reliable, licensed electrician is incredibly important to your safety and overall comfort. Whether you’re dealing with flickering lights, outdated wiring, or planning a new installation, finding the right residential electrician in Colorado Springs can make all the difference.
At Gaddie Electric, we’ve been serving homeowners in Colorado Springs since 2001. When you need a residential electrician, we invite you to give us a try. Whether your project is as simple as installing a new light fixture or as complicated as upgrading your service—to add a hot tub or incorporate a garage charging station for a new EV—rest assured that our electricians have the experience and professionalism to handle the project right.
Our team has specific experience removing old, potentially dangerous electrical panels and replacing them with efficient, safe, and higher-capacity electrical panels. We are your residential electrician partners and will consult with you to determine the scope of the work, identify any particular challenges or opportunities for efficiencies or future time and work savers, and handle every aspect of the project from permitting to completion.
We are committed to every project done right, on time, and cost-effectively. No excuses.
For a price quote or to schedule a service, call us today at 719-268-9433 or click the button below to request assistance via email.
Some of the more common residential electrical issues that we address for homeowners include:
Frequent Circuit Breaker Trips: If your circuit breaker trips often, it could indicate an overload on your electrical panel, a short circuit or a ground fault in the wiring.
Flickering or Dimming Lights: Flickering or dimming lights can be caused by loose or faulty wiring, overloaded circuits, or issues with the electrical panel.
Outlets Not Working: Dead outlets can result from a tripped circuit breaker, a faulty outlet, or wiring issues. In some cases, outlets may be damaged or outdated.
Burning Smell or Scorched Outlets: A burning smell or scorched marks around an outlet are clear signs of a serious electrical issue. This is a fire hazard and needs immediate attention.
Electrical Shocks: Experiencing an electrical shock when plugging in or touching an appliance is a sign of a grounding problem or faulty wiring.
Frequent Light Bulb Burnouts: If light bulbs in certain fixtures burn out frequently, it could be due to issues like excessive wattage, poor wiring, or the use of incompatible bulbs.
Buzzing Noises from Outlets or Switches: Buzzing or humming noises coming from outlets or switches are often caused by loose wiring or an overloaded circuit.
Faulty Light Switches: Light switches that don’t work properly may be defective or improperly wired.
Hot Outlets or Switch Plates: Outlets or switch plates that feel warm to the touch can indicate overloaded circuits, loose connections, or faulty wiring.
Inconsistent Power: If your home’s electrical system experiences inconsistent power, such as lights dimming when appliances are turned on, it could indicate an overloaded circuit or issues with your electrical panel that need to be addressed.
Addressing these common residential electrical issues promptly is very important to ensuring your safety. If these things are not addressed, they could lead to a house fire, electrocution, or death.
For a price quote or to schedule a service, call us today at 719-268-9433 or click the button below to request assistance via email.
Residential Electrical Services include:
At Gaddie Electric, our residential electricians are trained and skilled to:
Install Electrical Systems including wiring, outlets, circuit breakers, lighting fixtures, and other electrical components in new construction or during renovations in existing homes. They follow blueprints and technical diagrams to ensure that installations are accurate and up to code.
Perform Maintenance and Repairs including routine maintenance on electrical systems, diagnosis and repair issues such as faulty wiring, malfunctioning circuit breakers, and broken outlets or updating old wiring and electrical panels to meet current safety standards.
Perform Safety Inspections to identify potential hazards, such as overloaded circuits, outdated wiring, or improper installations.
Troubleshoot Electrical Problems to find the root cause of the problem. This could involve testing circuits, checking for faulty wiring, or using specialized tools to identify and fix issues like shorts, overloads, or grounding problems.
Design Electrical Systems for additions and basement finishes. This includes planning the layout of electrical wiring, outlets, and lighting fixtures, and ensuring the system meets the needs of the homeowners.
Install Electrical Appliances and Equipment such as ceiling fans, home entertainment systems, and smart home devices.
Upgrade Electrical Systems to meet modern standards. This can involve replacing outdated wiring, upgrading circuit breakers, or installing new electrical panels to handle increased power demands.
Hiring a professional residential electrician is essential for several reasons: safety, expertise, and compliance with electrical codes. Electrical work is inherently dangerous and requires a deep understanding of complex systems. A professional electrician ensures that all installations, repairs, and upgrades are performed safely, minimizing the risk of electrical shocks, fires, or other hazards that can result from improper handling.
Licensed electricians have the training and experience to diagnose and solve electrical issues efficiently. They can identify potential problems that may not be apparent to an untrained eye, preventing costly or dangerous future issues.
Additionally, electrical work must comply with local codes and regulations to pass inspection. All of the electricians at Gaddie Electric are licensed by the State of Colorado and take 24 hours of continuing education over each three-year license renewal period.
Did you know that electrical codes change every three years? To be sure the person you hire is actually a licensed electrician and up to date on the latest electrical codes, you can perform a licensee lookup on the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies website.
When the need arises for electrical work to be done in your home, it is important to hire licensed and insured electricians for two reasons:
Hiring an insured electrician provides you with financial protection in case something goes wrong during the job. If an accident occurs, such as property damage or personal injury, the electrician’s insurance covers the costs, protecting you from potential lawsuits and out-of-pocket expenses. Without insurance, you could be held liable for any damages or injuries that occur on your property.
Unlicensed electrical work is often illegal and can result in fines, penalties, or legal action. If you plan to sell your property in the future, unlicensed work can cause problems during the inspection process. Homebuyers and inspectors will request proof that a licensed professional performed all electrical work. Failure to provide this proof can lead to delays in the sale or even lower the property’s value.
At Gaddie Electric, we are both licensed and insured, giving you peace of mind that if something goes wrong, we’re covered.
For a price quote or to schedule a service, call us today at: 719-268-9433 or click the button below to request assistance via email.
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