St. Louis County

Electricians in Clayton, MO

MO License #20250016884.9 Star Average. 410+ Reviews.Cottleville, MO Office

Book a free estimate Call (636) 240-2966

Clayton's older residential streets are full of homes built before 1960, where original services, older panels and outdated wiring are common in otherwise well-kept houses. We work all over Clayton, including around St. Louis County Courthouse and Clayton Road corridor.

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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.

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

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

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Electrical troubleshooting Panel replacement

How to tell if your panel needs replacing

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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.

Bare wall with an old outlet and cable laid along the floor in Chesterfield — Before: a single old outlet and loose cable in a Chesterfield room being finished.

Common causes

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

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Outlets & switches Aluminum wiring repair

7 DIY wiring mistakes to avoid

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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.

Before: the original panel in a Ballwin, MO home.

Common causes

Overloaded circuit
Short circuit
Ground fault
A worn-out breaker

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Electrical troubleshooting Panel upgrades

Circuit breaker keeps tripping? Causes and fixes

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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.

After: lighting in the lounge end of a St. Peters, MO basement.

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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Electrical troubleshooting Service upgrades

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.

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

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

Recommended services

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.

Before: aged meter and service conduit on the side of a St. Ann, MO home.

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

Recommended services

Whole-home rewiring Aluminum wiring repair Code corrections

GFCI outlets explained

Book a visit About whole-home rewiring

Plan an upgrade

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: new 50 amp EV charger circuit added to the panel in St. Albans, MO.

Common causes

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

Recommended services

EV charger installation Panel upgrades

EV charging at home: the complete guide

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What Homeowners Are Saying

Recent reviews from our customers.

Michael L.

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“Sam and his assistant diagnosed an issue with non working light and fan switches. They were polite and did conscientious work as always”

11/10/2026

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.

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“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

4.9 Star Average. 410+ Reviews.

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Clayton ZIP codes: 63105, 63124

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First Choice Electric

5377 State Route N. Suite 437, Cottleville, MO 63304

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

(636) 240-2966

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FAQ

Clayton Electrician Questions

Do you provide electrical services in Clayton?

Yes! First Choice Electric proudly serves Clayton and all of St. Louis County. Our licensed electricians provide residential and commercial electrical services including home battery backup, electrical panel upgrades, and ev charger installation. Call (636) 240-2966 for a free estimate.

How much does an electrician cost in Clayton?

Electrical service costs in Clayton vary by project. We provide free, detailed estimates with exact pricing before any work begins, with no surprises. Our flat-rate pricing means you know the cost upfront, not after the job is done.

What electrical services do you offer in Clayton?

In Clayton, we offer a full range of electrical services: panel upgrades, EV charger installation, lighting and ceiling fans, outlet and switch installation, whole-home generators, troubleshooting, rewiring, and more. Both residential and commercial properties.

Are you licensed to do electrical work in St. Louis County?

Yes. First Choice Electric holds a Missouri State Electrical License, St. Charles County Electrical License, and St. Louis County Electrical License. We're fully licensed, bonded, and insured to perform electrical work throughout the St. Louis metro area.

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