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FAQs
We lost all power and smell something burning near the panel. How fast can an electrician get to our house?
For a potential electrical fire, we treat it as an immediate dispatch. From a starting point near Lewis Park, we can use I-25 to reach most homes in Central Wheatland within 3 to 5 minutes. Your first action should be to call 911 if you see smoke or flames, then call us. We will coordinate with first responders on arrival.
We're near Lewis Park on the high plains. Could the dry, rocky soil be affecting our home's electrical grounding?
Absolutely. Proper grounding requires good soil conductivity, which the dry, rocky high plains soil often lacks. A weak ground can cause erratic breaker trips, equipment damage, and is a safety risk. We test grounding electrode system resistance to NEC standards and can install supplemental grounding rods or plates to ensure a safe, low-resistance path to earth, which is crucial for surge protection and overall system stability.
Is it safe to add a Level 2 car charger or a heat pump to our 1975 home with a 100-amp panel?
Safely adding a Level 2 EV charger or a modern heat pump to this setup is difficult and typically not possible without a service upgrade. The 100-amp service lacks the spare capacity, and we must first inspect for a Federal Pacific panel, which is a known fire hazard and would require immediate replacement. A full upgrade to a 200-amp service is the necessary, code-compliant foundation for these high-demand additions.
How can we prepare our home's electrical system for a -15°F ice storm or a winter brownout?
Winter heating surges strain an older electrical system. For brownout protection, a professionally installed and permitted automatic standby generator is the most reliable solution. For surge protection, given our high plains lightning risk, a whole-house surge arrester is critical to guard against spikes when power restores after an outage. These upgrades provide resilience against our most severe winter weather.
Our Wheatland home was built in 1975. Why do the lights dim when the microwave and hair dryer are on at the same time?
Your home’s electrical system is over 50 years old. Original NM-B Romex wiring in Central Wheatland was sized for a different era and can struggle with the simultaneous demands of modern 2026 appliances. A 100-amp panel from that period simply doesn’t have the bus bar capacity for today’s high-draw devices, leading to voltage drop and dimming lights. This is a clear sign your system is at its functional limit.
Our smart TVs and computers keep getting reset during storms. Is this a problem with Wheatland Rural Electric's power?
Frequent resets point to voltage surges or momentary outages on the utility grid. The Wheatland area has a high lightning surge risk which is particularly hard on sensitive electronics. While the utility manages the grid, protecting your home requires internal measures. We recommend installing a whole-house surge protector at your main panel to defend your investment in modern smart home systems.
Our power comes from an overhead line to a mast on the roof. What are the common issues with this setup?
Overhead mast service is standard here, but it exposes your home’s main connection to the elements. High winds can damage the mast or drop tree limbs on the service drop lines. Ice accumulation in winter adds significant weight. We inspect the mast head, weatherhead, and service entrance cables for corrosion, physical damage, and proper drip loops to prevent water intrusion into your main panel, which is a common failure point.
What's involved in getting a permit from the Platte County office for a new panel?
The Platte County Building Department requires permits for all service upgrades and panel replacements. As a Wyoming Department of Fire Prevention and Electrical Safety licensed master electrician, I handle the entire process: filing detailed plans, scheduling inspections, and ensuring the installation meets NEC 2020 code. This compliance isn't red tape; it's your formal verification that the work is safe, correct, and insurable.
