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Avatar for Current Electric Service Inc
Current Electric Service Inc
4.8(
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Warranties offered

"Contacted Current Electric on the recommendation of a friend who had utilized their service and was pleased with the end result. Did not check prices with other companies, so not sure how reasonable the rate was. The circuit and 2 outlets installed in the soffet on the back of home was $589 for comparison. Technician came out on a holiday to provide estimate. Was quick and thorough. Received phone call to schedule service date within ~30 minutes. Technician arrived on time the day of install and performed work very quickly. Entire experience was quick, professional, and friendly. Price matched provided estimate."
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+10

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Epic Solar & Electric LLC
4.9(
44
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

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Warranties offered

"I selected Epic out of several estimates to install a ChargePoint EV charger. One reason was that they are a small business, which we like to support. Yurii stayed in touch by email right up to the day of the job. He showed up at precisely the time promised and he and his partner Daniel got right to work. Some breakers in the panel had to be changed to accommodate another 240 50 amp and conduit had to be run to where the charger was to be located. They were fast and professional in their work and completed the job in about 2 1/2 hours. Everything works perfectly. And the cost was very reasonable. I am so pleased that I chose them to do the work and recommend them to anyone who is looking for an electrician."
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Response time6 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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JM Electric Inc
4.7(
77
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sebastian is the best, he came out for a quote, very punctual, professional and asked us alot of questions about what we needed/wanted, he's very knowledgeable so gave us options. He came back with his helper and they installed a new electrical panel & a sub-panel that we requested. Only took one day, great communication, professional, best quote we got at $ 6000.00 Would definitely recommend."
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Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Harrington Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Excellent work by a very professional & courteous electrician. I've definitely found the electrician I'll use next time I need any electrical work. He has my highest recommendation."
Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Red Fox Electric, Inc.
4.7(
163
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hector did a great job of troubleshooting and repairing the electrical problem. His response was rapid and he is obviously a skilled electrician. Would definitely use Red Fox for any of my electrical needs."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate94%
141 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JM Electric, Inc.
4.4(
1,280
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sebastian did a great job installing my GFCI outlets. He is very knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly. I would be happy to call JM Electric for any future electrical needs."
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+10

Response time5 hrs
264 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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5280 Electric, Inc.
4.4(
262
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I will call them again for all electrical work I need. Although I was not charged for the initial visit, the electrician spent considerable time bird-dogging a potential problem."
Response time4 hrs
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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MightyBee Electric, LLC
4.5(
292
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Serving Golden, CO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We are so pleased with the installation of the panel and the with the fact that Ron pointed out the other issues we had and corrected those things too. Both Ron and Billy were professional and personable. We are happy with all of the work that they did, the explanation of what we needed and why, the clean up and how conscientious they were with our dogs. We will call MighyBee for all of our electrical needs in the future and will definatly recommend them to our friends."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Local electricians with experience in your area understand the local building codes, which is very important when doing new electrical work. They also have experience with the kind of electrical problems homes in your location may have, and even the components that were used in the original construction, which leads them to make faster and better decisions.

You should never plug a normal 120v appliance into a special 240v outlet, as it can quickly burn out the appliance. This will cause irreparable damage to the appliance and, in worse case scenarios, cause damage to your circuit breaker. Check your appliance’s rating before plugging it into a 220v outlet to avoid electrical disaster.

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, a standard safety addition to home power outlets. In rooms where moisture is more likely, like the bathroom and kitchen, GFCI outlets stop the current when certain kinds of shorts are detected, preventing shocks. Both GFCI and the similar AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets are polarized and have clear indicators on the receptacle where hot wiring should go.

Aluminum wiring can pose a fire risk as it can overheat, expand, and contract, leading to failing splices and loose connections. If your home has aluminum wiring, it requires careful maintenance and potential safety upgrades. The first step is to hire a licensed electrician to conduct a thorough inspection.

A complete replacement with copper wire is the safest option but can be very expensive and is not always necessary. Other safety measures and upgrades include:

  • Copper Pigtailing: A more budget-friendly option where a short section of copper wire is added to each end of the aluminum wire. This is only appropriate for certain homes.

  • Aluminum-Compatible Outlets: Installing outlets specifically designed for use with aluminum wiring.

  • Anti-Oxidant Paste: Applying this paste to connections to prevent oxidation.

Consulting with a qualified electrician is essential to assess the condition of your wiring and determine the most appropriate updates to meet current safety standards.

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