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Your 32-year-old NM-B Romex wiring is likely code-compliant for its time, but its capacity is being pushed by modern loads. Homes from that era in Old Town Clovis were designed for fewer large appliances, not the simultaneous high-draw devices common in 2026, like multiple computers and high-efficiency HVAC systems. The issue is usually circuit overload, not the wire insulation itself degrading. We should evaluate your panel's circuit mapping and load calculations to see if adding dedicated circuits is the safest solution.

Overhead mast service, common for homes of your era, exposes the entrance cable to sun, weather, and potential physical damage. We inspect for cracked weatherheads, loose masts, and degraded service cable insulation. The mast must be properly secured to the structure to handle tension from the PG&E drop line. In some cases, the existing mast may not be rated for a service upgrade to 200A, requiring a full mast and service entrance cable replacement to meet current code.

For summer peaks, ensure your HVAC system is on a dedicated, properly sized circuit and consider a hardwired surge protector. For winter storms where temperatures can dip near freezing, a properly installed generator interlock kit provides safe backup power. It's illegal and dangerous to backfeed a panel through an outlet. We can install an interlock that uses a generator inlet, keeping your family safe and preventing backfeed to PG&E linemen.

Any panel replacement or major service upgrade requires a permit from Clovis Planning and Development Services and a final inspection. As a C-10 licensed contractor through the CSLB, I handle the permit paperwork and ensure the installation complies with NEC 2023, which mandates AFCI and GFCI protection in specific areas. Doing this work without a permit is illegal, voids your homeowner's insurance for related claims, and can create serious safety issues during a future home sale.

The flat, agricultural soil in the Clovis area is generally good for grounding, but it can be dense and dry. A proper grounding electrode system requires rods driven deep enough to reach permanent moisture for a low-resistance connection. We test ground resistance to ensure it meets NEC 2023 standards. While the terrain doesn't cause typical line interference, proper grounding is critical for surge protection and overall system safety, especially with older service entries.

A 125A service from 1994 is often insufficient for adding a Level 2 EV charger and a heat pump without a service upgrade. These devices can add 50-70 amps of continuous load. More critically, we must inspect the panel brand. If it's a Federal Pacific panel, it is a known safety hazard with breakers that can fail to trip and must be replaced immediately before adding any new load. The project typically requires upgrading to a 200A panel with modern AFCI protection.

For an active electrical fire hazard, we treat it as an emergency dispatch. From the Clovis Veterans Memorial District, we can typically be on site within 8 to 12 minutes using CA-168. Your first action is to shut off the breaker for that circuit and call 911 if you see smoke or flames. Do not attempt to handle the outlet yourself. Our priority is securing the home and isolating the fault to prevent further damage.

PG&E delivers power reliably, but the Clovis area experiences moderate surge risk from seasonal thunderstorms and grid switching events. These micro-surges are often imperceptible but can degrade or destroy sensitive electronics over time. A whole-house surge protector installed at your main panel is the professional solution. It creates a first line of defense, working with your outlet strips to clamp damaging voltage spikes before they reach your equipment.