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As of 11/08/2026, First Choice Electric has completed 6,000+ jobs since 2010 and holds a 4.9-star average across 410+ reviews, serving St. Louis County, St. Charles County, Warren County and Lincoln County.

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Pick what you're noticing. We'll tell you what it usually means, how urgent it is, and what fixes it.

Safety first

Burning smell, scorch marks or sparks

A burning or hot-plastic smell from an outlet, switch or the panel usually means wiring or a connection is overheating.

If you see smoke, sparks or flames, get everyone out and call 911. If it is safe to reach, switch off the affected breaker or the main. First Choice Electric is not an emergency service; once the area is safe, book a repair visit and we will find and fix the cause.

Before: the burn mark on the panel bus behind a failed breaker in St. Charles, MO.

Common causes

Loose or overheated connection
Overloaded circuit
Failing breaker or panel bus
Damaged wiring inside a wall

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Outlets or switches warm to the touch

Outlets and switches should not feel warm. Heat points to a loose connection, an overloaded device or, in some 1960s-70s homes, aluminum branch wiring.

Stop using the outlet and unplug what is on it. If you see smoke or scorching, call 911. Then book a visit; do not keep using a hot device.

Before: a burnt receptacle found behind the cover plate in Overland, MO.

Common causes

Loose terminal connection
Worn-out receptacle
Aluminum wiring at the device
Too much load on one circuit

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A breaker keeps tripping

A breaker that trips again and again is doing its job: something on that circuit is drawing too much power, shorting or faulting to ground.

Old electrical panel with crowded, disorganised wiring in a Wildwood home — Before: an original panel with doubled-up breakers and no room to grow in Wildwood, MO.

Common causes

Overloaded circuit
Short circuit
Ground fault
A worn-out breaker

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Electrical troubleshooting Panel upgrades

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Lights flicker or dim

One flickering fixture is often a bulb or a loose connection. Lights that dim across the house when something starts up point to a service or panel that is near its limit.

Living room ceiling with new recessed lights and a ceiling fan in Ellisville — After: recessed lighting and a new ceiling fan in an Ellisville living room.

Common causes

Loose connection at a fixture or switch
Heavy loads starting on a shared circuit
Undersized service
Utility-side issue

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7 signs your home needs a panel upgrade

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Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Pushmatic or Challenger panel

These panel brands have known reliability problems, and many insurers and home inspectors flag them. Most are now decades past their design life.

Before: the basement panel before the pool sub-panel in Creve Coeur, MO.

Common causes

Breakers that may not trip under overload
Worn bus bars and connections
No replacement parts

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Panel replacement Electrical troubleshooting

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Plan an upgrade

Power outages leave you stranded

If storms or grid outages keep taking out heat, sump pumps or medical equipment, backup power can keep the essentials running.

Old meter socket with corroded lugs on a St. Charles house — Before: corroded lugs inside an old meter socket in St. Charles, MO.

Common causes

Storm-prone service area
Critical loads like sump pumps
Working from home

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Home battery backup Standby generators Surge protection

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Older home, original wiring

Homes from the 1970s and earlier can have ungrounded circuits, cloth-insulated wire or aluminum branch wiring that was never meant for today's loads.

Aluminum branch wiring remediation under way in Ballwin, MO: device-by-device connections made safe.

Common causes

Ungrounded two-prong circuits
Aluminum branch wiring
Deteriorated insulation
Past amateur work

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Whole-home rewiring Aluminum wiring repair Code corrections

GFCI outlets explained

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Adding an EV charger

A Level 2 charger needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit. Whether your panel can carry it depends on your service size and what else is already on it.

After: Level 2 EV charger installed in a Lake St. Louis, MO garage.

Common causes

Panel capacity
Distance from the panel to the garage
Other large loads (HVAC, range, dryer)

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EV charger installation Panel upgrades

EV charging at home: the complete guide

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Where Is Your Home Right Now?

Pick the stage that sounds like you. We'll point you at the services and guides that fit.

Stage 1 · Older or newly bought home
Know what's behind the walls
Original panels, aluminum wiring and missing grounds are common in St. Louis-area homes built before 1980. Find out what you have before it finds you.
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Panel upgrades Aluminum wiring Rewiring Code corrections Smoke detectors
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Stage 2 · Adding big loads
EV charger, battery or generator
New big loads usually start with one question: can the panel and service carry it? We size it first, then install it right.
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EV chargers Home battery backup Generators Service upgrades Surge protection
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- Guide: EV charging at home →
- Guide: Home batteries explained →
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Stage 3 · Remodeling
Kitchens, basements and additions
New circuits, lighting and permits, coordinated with your contractor so inspections pass the first time.
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Lighting Ceiling fans Outlets & switches Data wiring
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Stage 4 · Commercial
Build-outs, lighting and maintenance
Tenant build-outs, LED retrofits, code corrections and scheduled maintenance for St. Louis-area businesses.
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Tenant build-outs Commercial lighting Maintenance Code compliance
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Dan W.
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“The guys did a great job and the estimate was fair. I would definitely use them again in the future.”
11/01/2026
Miranda C.
google
“Excellent service throughout the experience. A painless and fast estimate appointment, straightforward pricing, and quick completion. I needed a repair to the conduit for my meter, and they coordinated with my utility company and got it fixed very quickly.”
10/21/2026
Nathan
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“Sam came out to take care of a minor problem with an outlet and he was great. Very professional and efficient. Seems like a good operation. I will call them in the future for any electrical jobs.”
09/23/2026
Nathan
website
“Sam (and Brody) came out to take care of a minor problem with an outlet and he was great. Very professional and efficient. Seems like a good operation. I will call them in the future for any electrical jobs.”
09/23/2026
Mike M.
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“Prompt, courteous, knowledgeable. They did a great job. I would use them again.”
08/23/2026
MrMedictom
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“The tech was considerate enough to call and say that there had been a last-minute cancellation, and that he could come by early (of course, I said yes). He was very professional and polite, always a big plus. The tech was thorough and efficient, and had my problem solved quickly. I would not only do business with First Choice Electric again, but I would strongly recommend them to anyone in the area needing electrical work. Top notch all the way!!”
08/07/2026
Brenda C.
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“Quick to get proposal and great availability. Guys were punctual, professional and did a great job.”
05/2026
trevor d.
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“I had a visit scheduled for a Friday but they actually were able to get me in a few days earlier and then used my scheduled time and get my ev charger installed which was awesome. Easy to work with, had my quote within the hour after looking at the job. The payment plan is really nice. I would use them again.”
03/2026
Ric H.
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“Did a great job - on time, professional, and no issues.”
03/2026
Peter C.
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“Everything about our experience working with First Choice Electric was excellent. Communication, professionalism, competence, and friendliness.”
01/2026
John D.
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“Great service!”
12/09/2025
B R.
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“Very impressed with their professionalism. They communicated clearly about arrival times, completed the electrical switch repair on schedule, and stuck to the original estimate with no surprises. The process was simple, transparent, and hassle-free. Highly recommend!”
12/08/2025

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