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Avatar for Diagnostic Guys
Diagnostic Guys
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving Gilcrest, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"The Diagnostic Guys are our go to for anything electrical. They have done great work updating our light fixtures, adding new lighting (indoor and outdoor) and adding outlets. They are always courteous, prompt and meticulous about the details. Couldn’t be happier with the services they’ve provided for us!"
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MightyBee Electric, LLC
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+5 more

Serving Gilcrest, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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"What a terrific experience we had with Mighty Bee Electric! Martin came the next day after we called. He was on time, clearly knows what he is doing and fixed everything for the estimated cost. And there was no upselling! I will definitely call him for any future electric work!"
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Zap Electric, LLC
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+2 more

Serving Gilcrest, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

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Small jobs welcome

"My husband with Alzheimer’s can usually change a light switch but while doing the one in the bathroom couldn’t get it. I put an urgent message on Angie’s list and Terry from Zap electric gave me a call in a few minutes. He came and fixed the switch in 20 minutes. He was knowledgeable and so nice. He gave us a senior discount. A bathroom light is a must and he saved me that day. Please call him of you need any electrical!"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

GFCI outlets should be clearly labeled with LINE and LOAD labels, with arrows leading to the proper terminals. The line terminals are typically at the top, and the load terminals are typically at the bottom.

No, outdoor outlets are not required to be on a separate circuit. However, you should always defer to local electrical codes when making decisions about how to install your new outlet. An experienced local electrician will be able to inform you of all codes and requirements in place at your home.

It can be safe to buy or live in a house with knob and tube (K&T) wiring, but only if the system is in good condition, functional, and has been thoroughly inspected and approved by a licensed electrician. Never purchase a home with K&T wiring without getting a professional electrical inspection first.

Key considerations include:

  • Safety and Condition: An inspector will verify that the wiring is safe and has not deteriorated. Over time, the insulation can wear away, leaving exposed wires that pose a significant fire or shock hazard.

  • System Capacity: The electrical service should be at least 60 amps. However, even at this capacity, K&T systems often struggle to handle the demands of modern appliances and electronics.

  • Lack of Grounding: Knob and tube wiring is an ungrounded system, which is a safety concern for many modern devices.

  • Ongoing Maintenance: If you live in a home with K&T wiring, it's recommended to have it inspected by an electrician every one to two years to ensure it remains in safe working order.

Ultimately, any inspection or modification of a knob and tube system should always be performed by a certified professional.

Yes—if a breaker is old or damaged, it might not be able to detect power surges or electrical overload. If that happens, the breaker won’t trip. Instead, it will begin to overheat, putting your electrical system at risk of fire or total electrical failure. Circuit breakers don’t last forever, so you can proactively replace old or damaged breakers before they stop working.

A ceiling light will usually have two or three wires: black, white, and sometimes green. Black wires are positive, or hot, while white wires are negative, or neutral. The green wire is the grounding wire. 

When you’re wiring the light, connect black to black, white to white, and green to the grounding screw.

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