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For winter ice storms, ensure your heating system's electrical components are serviced and consider a hardwired generator with a proper transfer switch. Summer brownouts from AC demand strain aging components; having an electrician check all connections at your panel and outlets can prevent overheating. In both cases, a whole-house surge protector is critical, as grid fluctuations during these events are a major cause of surge damage.

With a 100-amp service from 1978, adding either a Level 2 EV charger (requiring a 40-50 amp circuit) or a heat pump is often unsafe without an upgrade. The math simply doesn't work for modern total loads. Furthermore, we must check your panel brand. Many homes of that era in Bonham have recalled Federal Pacific panels, which are a known fire hazard and must be replaced before any new circuits are added.

A service upgrade requires a permit from the City of Bonham Building Inspections Department and must be performed by a Master Electrician licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). The work must comply with the 2020 NEC. We handle the entire permit process, including the detailed load calculation required by the city, and coordinate the final inspection with Oncor to ensure a safe, code-compliant, and legally recognized installation.

Yes, the expansive clay soils common in our area can significantly impact grounding. During dry periods, the soil resistivity increases, which can raise the impedance of your grounding electrode system. This can compromise the safety of your entire electrical system and affect surge protector performance. We test grounding electrode resistance to NEC standards and can install supplemental rods or a ground ring if needed.

It's likely. Your home's 48-year-old NM-B Romex wiring, while safe when installed, wasn't designed for today's simultaneous appliance loads. Modern kitchens with air fryers, high-wattage microwaves, and home offices add significant demand on circuits that were sized for a different era. This often causes voltage drops, noticeable as dimming lights, which is a sign your system is overloaded and needs a professional capacity assessment.

Overhead service masts are standard here and are reliable, but they are exposed. High winds or falling tree limbs can cause interruptions. The critical point is the condition of the masthead and service entrance cables where they enter your home; these can degrade after nearly 50 years. We inspect this weatherhead for cracking, proper drip loops, and secure mast attachment to prevent water intrusion or physical damage to the cables.

A burning smell requires immediate attention to prevent a fire. From our shop near Bonham City Hall, we can typically dispatch a truck via US-82 and be onsite in your neighborhood within 5-8 minutes. Our first priority is to safely de-energize the affected circuit and isolate the hazard before diagnosing the root cause, which is often a loose connection or failing device.

Oncor's grid in our rolling prairie sees frequent, powerful lightning strikes. While the utility manages large surges, secondary surges can enter your home. Your house wiring acts as an antenna, and without a properly installed whole-house surge protector at your service panel, these voltage spikes will seek out and destroy sensitive electronics. Protecting your investment starts at the main panel.