Timber Valley Electric - Oklahoma City's Local Electrical Services

Our thorough electrical inspection includes a detailed evaluation of your home's surge protection, including main panel devices and individual outlet protectors. We check for signs of past surge damage that may have weakened components. For Oklahoma homes, we specifically assess if your system is properly grounded and bonded, which is critical for safely diverting a lightning strike's massive electrical surge away from your appliances and wiring, preventing fires and costly repairs.

Common signs include frequent breaker trips, tingling sensations from appliances, flickering lights, or non-functional outlets. In Oklahoma's clay-rich soil, grounding rods can corrode or become ineffective over time. An improper ground is a major safety risk, especially during storms, as it prevents surge protectors and breakers from working correctly. This can leave your home vulnerable to fire and severe electrical damage from nearby lightning strikes. Our inspection identifies and fixes these grounding issues.

Yes, absolutely. In Oklahoma City, lightning surges can cause hidden damage that weakens your electrical system over time, leading to future failures or fire hazards. A 'near miss' strike can send a surge through utility lines, damaging wiring insulation, electronics, and appliances internally. Our post-storm inspection can find this latent damage, ensure your grounding system is still intact, and verify that all your safety devices, like AFCIs and GFCIs, are functioning properly to keep your family safe.