What should I do if a breaker keeps tripping?

Avoid repeatedly resetting a breaker that trips again. Note what was in use when it happened and contact an electrician to discuss the issue. If there is smoke, heat, or a burning smell, keep clear and address the immediate hazard first.

Does a new appliance always need its own breaker?

Not always. The existing electrical system and the equipment need to be considered together. Contact GDEC to discuss the property and confirm the appropriate evaluation.

How do I ask about a breaker or circuit?

Call (720) 292-6577 or submit the request form with the property location and a short description of what the breaker or circuit is doing.

Home/Breakers & Circuits

When a breaker will not stay on

A breaker that trips again, a circuit that stops a room from working, or a home that needs a dedicated circuit is worth a conversation before anyone resets it over and over.

Greater Denver Electric Company LLC can talk through what you noticed and whether the next step is a repair, a dedicated circuit, or a closer look at the panel.

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Start with what the breaker is doing

Avoid repeatedly resetting a breaker that trips again. Note what was in use when it happened, which room lost power, and whether anything changed before it started.

If there is smoke, heat, or a burning smell, keep clear and address the immediate hazard first. Contact emergency services or the utility when appropriate, then request electrical service only after the danger has been addressed.

Tripping breakers

Describe the room, the devices that were running, and how often the breaker opens. GDEC can discuss the issue and the appropriate next step. Do not open the panel or handle exposed wiring to gather more information.

Dedicated circuits

A new appliance or piece of equipment may need its own circuit. GDEC’s residential services include dedicated circuits. The right scope depends on the property, the equipment, and the existing electrical system.

Panel-related questions

If the concern is the panel itself, or you are planning equipment that may need more capacity, the upgrades page is the place to start that conversation. An evaluation is needed before anyone decides that a panel change is appropriate.

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Service areas

Electrical service across the southeast Denver metro.

Call with the address if you are not sure the property is covered. These are the communities GDEC names as its primary area.

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Tell us what the breaker is doing

Call (720) 292-6577 or request service with the room, the device, and how often it happens.

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