Are your lights flickering? Do you need a new ceiling fan? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you need the best residential electrical service company in Denver, CO. The experienced team of electricians at McBride can handle anything from a service panel upgrade to hot tub rewiring.
Residential electrical services refer to the installation, repair, replacement, maintenance, or upgrade of an electrical system in a house. Nearly all of our home appliances are run by electricity nowadays: lights, washers and dryers, microwaves, pools, hot tubs, garage doors, TVs, you name it. Without power and properly functioning appliances in our homes, we can’t get anything done.
That’s why it’s so important to hire a professional residential electrical service company like McBride Lighting & Electrical Services.
At McBride Lighting & Electrical Services, we can fix every single broken appliance and malfunctioning fuse box at your home. Below, we list some of the most common electrical issues that home owners face – and that we can take care of in no time.
Is your light switch or outlet buzzing or just not working? This problem might be caused by damaged wires, a circuit breaker overload, or just a poor electrical current. Many homeowners will try to fix their light switches or outlets on their own, but it’s best to call a professional to take a look at it. You may need an entirely new light switch or outlet, not just a simple repair. Calling a professional electrician from McBride Lighting & Electrical Services can help you save time and money in the long run.
If the main service panel (main circuit breaker) at your home is malfunctioning, you’re likely to experience electricity problems everywhere. That’s because electrical service panels deliver power to all circuits in the home.
The National Electrical Code (NEC) states that the minimum electrical service panel amperage rating is 100 amps, but most homes should have circuit breakers with at least 150 amps. If your main circuit breaker doesn’t meet these minimum requirements, you need a replacement ASAP. A qualified electrician at McBride Lighting & Electrical Services can do this for you.
Additionally, we can help with all other electrical service panel issues, such as buzzing sounds, a tripped breaker, and overheating.
Lighting issues are also very common within households. If you notice that one or more of your home lights are buzzing, flickering, dimming, or just not turning on, you need an electrician to determine what the underlying cause is. The wiring could be outdated or malfunctioning, it could be a loose light bulb, it could be a malfunctioning light switch, or you could just have too many devices plugged into the same circuit.
Some of these issues are easier to repair than others. Still, it’s best to hire a professional electrical service company to investigate and repair the problem.
You should never try to fix wiring issues on your own, especially in older homes. Even if you turn the power off before starting repairs, the electrocution and fire hazard is there. It’s always best to call a qualified electrician to fix all issues regarding Wires and cables, which power every appliance and device in your home.
Common wiring issues include a short circuit or a frayed wire. No matter the cause, an Denver electrician at McBride can help.
Most homeowners think that they can just plug in new appliances by themselves, like washers, dryers, refrigerators, and dishwashers. The truth is that you need an electrician to determine if the electrical system in your home has the capacity to handle the amperage rating of the new appliance. For example, if you have an old home but you just got a brand new, state-of-the-art dishwasher, your old home probably won’t be able to provide enough power to run this appliance. Therefore, you’ll need an electrician’s help to upgrade the electrical system and properly install the new appliance.
Ceiling fan installations are complex to do on your own because of how complex the wiring is. Not only that, but ceiling fans are heavy, so they need to be mounted in the ceiling properly. If you attempt to do these things yourself, you’re at risk of creating a fire hazard or an opportunity to get shocked by the electrical current. Additionally, your fan just might not work properly. It’s always best to call an electrician to handle all things ceiling fan installations and repairs.
Make your home better with electrical installation, repair, and maintenance services from McBride Lighting & Electrical Services. We offer a broad range of services to our residential clients, whether you need electrical panel upgrades, interior or exterior lighting retrofit, or landscape lighting wiring, and more! Whatever the lighting and electrical needs, we are the go-to experts that you can trust.
