Electrical blog
Guides written by Octavia Brumfield, our electrical blog editor, on the electrical questions Dallas homeowners ask us most.
Latest guides
Landlord electrical checklist for Dallas rentals
A make-ready electrical checklist for Dallas rental properties: outlets, GFCIs, alarms, panels and the repairs tenants report most.
Read the guideJune 3, 2026Wiring an outdoor kitchen in Dallas: circuits, GFCI and permits
How many circuits an outdoor kitchen needs, where GFCI and weatherproof covers go, how runs are buried, and why the plan comes before the countertops.
Read the guideMay 20, 2026Why your AC disconnect fails in Texas summers
The gray box beside your outdoor AC unit takes a beating in Dallas heat. How disconnects and whips fail, the warning signs, and what replacement involves.
Read the guideMay 6, 2026What to do when a storm pulls the power line off your house
Step by step for Dallas homeowners after a storm damages the service drop, mast or meter base, from safety to Oncor reconnection.
Read the guideApril 22, 2026Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels: what Dallas buyers should know
How to spot a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel in a Dallas house you are buying, why inspectors flag them, and what replacement involves.
Read the guideApril 8, 2026Aluminum wiring in 1960s and 1970s Dallas homes
How to tell if your Dallas home has aluminum branch wiring, why connections are the risk, and the repair options insurers accept.
Read the guideMarch 18, 2026Why 24/7 electricians matter in North Texas storm season
North Texas storms pull down service masts, fry AC boards and trip breakers at night. What breaks, what to do first, and when to call an electrician.
Read the guideFebruary 4, 2026A Dallas homeowner guide to Tesla Wall Connector installation
Circuit size, panel capacity, permits and where to mount a Tesla Wall Connector or other Level 2 charger in a Dallas garage.
Read the guideJanuary 15, 2026Rewiring older houses in Lakewood and Kessler Park
What wiring you find in 1920s and 1930s Lakewood and Kessler Park homes, the warning signs, and how a rewire protects plaster and trim.
Read the guideDecember 10, 2025Saving on your energy bill with LED lighting and smart controls
Where LED lighting and smart controls actually cut energy use in a Dallas home, and where the savings are smaller than ads suggest.
Read the guideNovember 12, 2025The hidden dangers of DIY electrical work in Dallas
Why DIY wiring causes fires, shocks and failed inspections, which small jobs are reasonable, and how Dallas permits protect you.
Read the guideOctober 8, 2025Why whole-home surge protection is worth it in Dallas
How surges damage AC boards, appliances and electronics in Dallas homes, and how panel surge protection and plug-in protectors work together.
Read the guideSeptember 17, 2025What to do when your circuit breaker keeps tripping
A plain guide to why breakers trip: overloads, shorts, ground faults and arc faults, what you can check, and when to stop and call.
Read the guideAugust 20, 2025Preparing for a power outage: generator tips for North Texas
Standby vs portable generators, transfer switches, safety rules and what to power first during North Texas outages.
Read the guideJuly 23, 2025Modernizing with recessed lighting and low voltage wiring
How slim LED recessed lights and low voltage wiring for networks, speakers and cameras modernize older Dallas homes.
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