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A burning smell requires immediate attention to prevent fire. From our dispatch near the Oro Valley Marketplace, we can typically be at your home in the Casas Adobes area within 15-20 minutes via I-10. Your first action should be to go to your main panel and shut off power to the affected circuit if it is safe to do so, then call for service.

Summer AC strain can cause brownouts, stressing motors in your HVAC and refrigerator. A whole-house surge protector guards against the voltage swings that accompany these events. For winter, ensure outdoor receptacles and condensate lines for heat pumps are protected from freezing. For extended outages in either season, a professionally installed generator interlock kit provides safe backup power.

All panel replacements or major service upgrades in Casas Adobes require a permit from Pima County Development Services and must be performed by an electrician licensed by the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. The work will be inspected to comply with the current NEC 2023 code, which includes requirements for AFCI protection and specific clearances inside the panel. Handling this red tape is a core part of our service.

Absolutely. Rocky, dry desert soil has high electrical resistance, which can compromise the effectiveness of your grounding electrode system. A proper ground is critical for safety and surge dissipation. We often need to drive longer grounding rods or use multiple rods with special grounding enhancement material to achieve a low-resistance ground that meets NEC requirements in this terrain.

Overhead service masts are common here. Inspect the mast head and conduit for corrosion or physical damage, which can be worsened by monsoon winds. Ensure the mast is properly secured to the structure; a loose mast can strain the service entrance cables. Also, keep tree branches clear of the overhead service drop lines running from the pole to your house to prevent interference and damage.

A Federal Pacific panel is a known safety hazard due to its tendency to fail to trip during an overload, creating a serious fire risk. It must be replaced before adding any major load. Even with a new 200A panel, a 1986 home’s existing 150A service and wiring may need an upgrade to safely support a 50A EV charger circuit and a heat pump simultaneously without overloading the system.

Your electrical system is 40 years old. The original NM-B Romex wiring and 150A panel were designed for a different era. Modern loads from high-efficiency appliances, multiple computers, and home entertainment systems often exceed the capacity of those original branch circuits. This can cause voltage drops, which appear as dimming lights, and indicates your system may need a professional load calculation and potential circuit upgrades.

While TEP manages the grid, the high surge risk from our frequent desert lightning is a local fact. Utility-side surges can enter your home, but the final protection is your responsibility. Modern electronics are highly sensitive. Installing a whole-house surge protective device at your main panel, in addition to point-of-use protectors, is the recommended defense for your investment.