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Chapter 06 · Wiring, Repair & Code

Licensed Electrician for Diagnosis and Repair

From a single dead outlet to a whole-home wiring mystery, we find it and fix it.

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What a licensed electrician actually finds

Electrical problems don't announce themselves clearly. A breaker trips, a room goes dark, an outlet stops working, and suddenly you're guessing what's actually wrong. That's where a real troubleshooting electrician earns the call. At All Electric, Daniel Vargas and his team have spent 9 years diagnosing exactly these problems for homeowners across the Front Range. CO License #ME.0600978. Fully insured. Every repair backed by a 1-year labor warranty. Call (720) 951-4619 and let's figure out what's actually going on.

Good electrical troubleshooting isn't guessing. It's a systematic process: test the circuit, check the panel, trace the wiring, rule out the obvious before assuming the worst. Others uncover home electric problems that have been building for years, like overloaded circuits, loose neutral connections, or undersized wiring from a prior remodel. What drives the cost is scope, access, and what we find. Every job is different, contact All Electric for an accurate estimate.

Common electrical problems we track down

If it's electrical and it's wrong, we've seen it before.

  1. Breakers That Keep Tripping

    A breaker that trips once is doing its job. A breaker that trips every week has a reason. It might be an overloaded circuit, a failing breaker, or a short somewhere in the run. We don't just reset it and leave.

  2. Dead Outlets and Switches

    Before you assume the worst, know this: a dead outlet is often a tripped GFCI two rooms away. But it can also be a broken connection, a burned receptacle, or wiring that's pulled loose inside the wall. We check all of it.

  3. Flickering or Dimming Lights

    Occasional flicker on a dimmer is normal. Lights that pulse, dim when an appliance kicks on, or flicker in multiple rooms at once signal a loose connection or a neutral problem. That's not a light fixture issue. That's a wiring issue.

  4. Burning Smell or Discolored Outlets

    Don't wait on this one. A burning smell from an outlet or a switch plate that's warm to the touch means something is arcing inside the wall. Shut it off and call. This is genuinely unsafe.

  5. No Power to Part of the House

    Half the kitchen dead? One bedroom completely out? That's usually a tripped breaker, a bad connection at the panel, or a failed wire splice. We trace it to the source rather than working around it.

  6. Panel Issues and Overloads

    Sometimes the troubleshooting leads straight to the electrical panel. An aging panel, a double-tapped breaker, or a panel that's simply out of capacity shows up fast when we're diagnosing a circuit problem.

How We Work

Our diagnostic process, start to finish

  1. Step 1: Test and Isolate

    We start at the symptom and work backward. Multimeter readings, outlet testers, breaker checks, and a full visual inspection of the panel tell us where to look next.

  2. Step 2: Find the Root Cause

    We don't fix the symptom and call it done. We find what caused it. A tripping breaker gets traced to the load on that circuit. A dead outlet gets chased to the connection that failed.

  3. Step 3: Fix It and Explain It

    Once we know what's wrong, we fix it to code and show you what we found. You'll know exactly what was wrong, what we did, and what to watch for. No mystery, no guessing.

When to call vs. when to wait

Honestly, most people wait too long. If a breaker trips once during a storm, sure, reset it. If it trips again within a week, that's a call. If you smell burning, see scorch marks, or notice an outlet that's warm, don't wait at all. Those aren't nuisances. They're fire hazards. On the other hand, if a single outlet stops working and everything else on that wall is fine, it's worth checking the nearest GFCI outlet first. There's a reset button on it, and one tripped GFCI can knock out several outlets downstream. If the reset doesn't fix it, or if you're not sure where to look, that's what we're here for. We'd rather you call for something small than ignore something serious. You can also read our guide on how to find an electrical short before you pick up the phone, if you want to understand what's happening.
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Why All Electric

468 reviews, 9 years, one licensed team

There's a reason we've built 468 Google reviews at 4.9 stars.

  • CO License #ME.0600978

    Electrical Contractor, qualified by Master Electrician

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  • Fully insured

    Every job, every visit, no exceptions

  • 1-year labor warranty

    We stand behind every repair we make

  • Financing available

    For larger repairs. Ask when you call

Daniel VargasOwner · Family-owned · Denver Local 4.9 · 468 Google reviews

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What our customers say

4.9468 verified Google reviews
Got the job done well, pleasant to work with.
Brian NicholsBrian NicholsSep 2026 · Google
All Electric is the best! Knowledgeable in fair and troubleshoot till they get the job done, if needed. Highly recommend 🙌🏽
gina dgina dSep 2026 · Google
Fantastic service. They showed up, assisted in the repairs, found the underlying issues and fixed them and then explained what those issues were in a manner that I could understand. Top service, as always.
Sean FrohlingSean FrohlingAug 2026 · Google
Same day service! Was here in 3 hours. Very honest and charge was kept at the minimum. Polite service as well.
Fred LudlowFred LudlowAug 2026 · Google
Very responsive. Easy to work with. Would definitely recommend to friends and family.
BritneyBritneyAug 2026 · Google
Electrician came out the next day after calling to install two light fixtures. Minimal issues and got them both installed successfully even though we have an old home. Pricing was reasonable to me. I will definitely be using them again for any similar needs!
Jillian L. CallaghanJillian L. CallaghanAug 2026 · Google
Awesome service. Quick prompt and very professional and knows the business. Daniel Vargas was the Master Tech. Accessed the problem and was quick to diagnose! Two faulty breakers. Highly recommend.
Michelle BakerMichelle BakerAug 2026 · Google
Daniel was great - solution-oriented, super-responsive, knowledgeable and really nice to work with - I will look to Daniel aand All Electric for future needs - thanks!
Travis BoganTravis BoganAug 2026 · Google
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Electrical repair questions, answered plainly

Not answered here? Call (720) 951-4619 and ask the electrician.

How much does electrical troubleshooting typically cost?
It depends entirely on what we find. A simple GFCI replacement is a fraction of what a wiring fault inside the wall costs to trace and repair. What drives cost is access, scope, and whether the fix requires new materials or a permit. We won't give you a number until we know what we're dealing with. Every job is different, contact All Electric for an accurate estimate.
Can I troubleshoot an electrical problem myself?
Some basics are safe to try: check for a tripped GFCI outlet, look for a tripped breaker, confirm the outlet is actually on a switch. Beyond that, no. Opening a panel or chasing a wiring fault without proper training and tools creates real risk. Colorado requires licensed electricians for most electrical work, and for good reason. If the simple checks don't fix it, call us.
Why does my breaker trip every time I run the microwave and another appliance?
That's a classic overloaded circuit. Kitchen circuits are supposed to handle that load, but older homes often have fewer circuits than modern appliances demand. The fix might be a dedicated circuit for the microwave, or it might reveal that the sub-panel wiring needs attention. We'll tell you exactly what's needed after we look at it.
Is a flickering light always a wiring problem?
Not always. A loose bulb, a failing lamp socket, or a dimmer that's incompatible with LED bulbs can cause flicker without any wiring issue at all. But if the flicker shows up in multiple fixtures, happens when large appliances start up, or you notice it getting worse over time, that points to a loose connection or a neutral problem in the circuit. The second scenario needs a licensed electrician. Don't let it sit.
What if the electrician finds something bigger than expected during troubleshooting?
We'll tell you before we do anything. If a simple repair opens up a larger issue, like knob-and-tube wiring behind an outlet or a panel that's unsafe, we explain what we found, what it means, and what the options are. You decide what comes next. We don't start work without your approval, and we don't charge for problems we didn't fix. If you're curious about bigger-picture issues, our residential electrician service page covers the full scope of what we handle.
Do electricians also handle HVAC electrical issues?
We handle the electrical side of HVAC: the dedicated circuit feeding the unit, the disconnect box, wiring faults, and breaker problems. We don't service the mechanical HVAC components themselves. If your air handler won't start and you've already ruled out the thermostat, there's a good chance the issue is electrical, and that's exactly where we start.
Do electricians handle HVAC electrical issues?
We handle the electrical side of HVAC: the dedicated circuit feeding the unit, the disconnect box, wiring faults, and breaker problems. We don't service the mechanical components. If your air handler won't start and you've ruled out the thermostat, there's a good chance the issue is electrical, and that's exactly where we start.

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