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Mister Sparky Electric - Denver
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Ceiling Fan - Repair

Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rick was knowledgeable and educated me when n my electric panel. I have old wiring and was tripping my circuit breaker. He found an ingenious solution. Definitely thought outside the box for a great, cost efficient solution that was timely. He was very thorough in his diagnosis and efficient in his solution. I would have him come back anytime I need any electrical assistance."
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Apex Industrial
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+17 more

Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

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"Drew with Apex has been great to work with! Communication has been easy and he’s super flexible with scheduling. His knowledge is impressive and him and his team are very professional. I highly recommend Aprx for all your electrical needs, big or small!"
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Drew Crew
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Drake, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very happy with the services and price from Drew. He was a strong communicator and showed up when he said he was going to and did exactly what he said he was going to do. We would work with him again on future projects"
Response time8 hrs
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The Occupational Safety and Home Administration (OSHA) requires an electrical panel to have a minimum of three feet (36 inches) of room from the front of the panel to the closest obstacle. In this case, the word obstacle refers to nearly everything, including walls, machines, and other fixed objects. Additionally, panels require at least 6½ feet of headroom in the area directly in front of the fixture. These requirements help ensure safe use of the panel and allow electricians plenty of room to work.

Single switch installs are quick DIY projects, but you should consider enlisting the help of a pro for more complicated replacements—like a smart switch or if you live in an older home with outdated wiring. Professional electricians are trained in the latest code regulations. They are also insured, licensed, and bonded.

Yes, wires are still hot, even if the light switch is off. The only way to ensure the wire is no longer live and that you can work with it safely is to open your circuit breaker, locate the breaker for the outlet you’re working with, and turn off the breaker for that outlet.

Incorrectly wiring a single-pole switch results in the connected light or device not turning on or tripping the circuit breaker. Although it doesn't matter which terminal the hot wire and the load wire connect to, mixing up a circuit wire with a ground or having loose connections can prevent the switch from working. 

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

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