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Common Electrical Code Violations Found in Older Denver-Area Homes

Many homes in Westminster were built decades ago, long before today’s electrical codes and modern power demands. While these homes often have charm and character, their electrical systems may not meet current safety standards. Unfortunately, electrical code violations are extremely common in older Denver-area homes, and many homeowners don’t realize there’s a problem until something … [Read More]

Can My Older 100-Amp Service Handle an EV Charger or Heat Pump?

If you live in an older Westminster or Brighton home, you’ve probably got a 100-amp electrical service. That was perfectly fine when it was installed—enough to run your lights, appliances, and maybe a window AC unit. But now you’re thinking about adding an EV charger or switching to a heat pump, and you’re wondering: will … [Read More]

Hot Tub & Sauna Electrical: What It Really Takes to Soak Safely Through a Colorado Winter

There’s nothing like sinking into a steaming hot tub while snow falls around you or stepping into a sauna after a long ski weekend. But before you flip that switch and soak away your stress, there’s one thing you can’t afford to overlook: your electrical setup. Hot tubs and saunas draw serious power, and in … [Read More]

A Homeowner’s Guide to GFCI vs. AFCI: What’s Required in Colorado Now?

If you’ve ever plugged something in and wondered why it keeps tripping the breaker, you’re not alone. Colorado homeowners are often confused by the difference between GFCI and AFCI protection—and with good reason. Electrical code updates have changed where each is required, leaving many unsure whether their home is fully up to code. The good … [Read More]

Do I Really Need Whole-Home Surge Protection in Westminster or Brighton?

If you’ve ever had a light flicker or a breaker trip during a storm, you’ve experienced the edge of what a power surge can do. Most of the time, it’s harmless, but one strong electrical surge can wipe out appliances, fry circuit boards, or even start an electrical fire. So, do you really need whole-home … [Read More]

Holiday Lighting the Right Way at Altitude: Safe, Smart & Energy-Saving Tips

If you’ve spent a winter or two in Colorado, you know the Front Range plays by its own rules when it comes to weather. One day you’re stringing lights in a T-shirt under bluebird skies, the next you’re dodging ice patches on your roof at dawn. That combination of intense UV, bone-dry air, and surprise … [Read More]

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