Electrical Services in Friendswood

Providing Electrical Services to New and Old Homes in Friendswood

Friendswood comprises a varied mix of new developments and established vintage neighborhoods. This means that Friendswood homeowners may be coming upon their first electrical inspection, or perhaps an entire electrical overhaul. For newer homes, it’s recommended that you inspect your electrical system every few years. Alternatively, many older Friendswood homes might still rely on outdated wiring systems and electrical panels that are more likely to overheat and cause electrical damage or fires in home. Even what could seem like a small electrical malfunction like a flickering light or outlet that doesn’t work could mean there is a larger problem in the works.

Notice: If you are experiencing smoke, sparks, or even fire caused by your electrical system, immediately call your electrical provider to turn off your home’s electricity. Contact the Friendswood Fire Department via 9-1-1 dispatch to extinguish any fires before calling John Moore.

John Moore’s Electrical Services Include:

If it’s inspection time, call 713-730-2525 to schedule a visit from a licensed, insured electrician from John Moore!

Friendswood Breaker Panel Repair Services

Perhaps one of the most important parts of your home’s electrical system is the breaker panel (also sometimes referred to as a distribution panel, electrical panel, or breaker box). This crucial box is the hub of all electrical activity in your home. In some homes, it may be mounted on an wall outside the home, but in most homes it will be located in a guest bedroom, closet, or attic. Your breaker panel distributes electricity throughout your home to each socket, light, and appliance. Should there be a malfunction or surge, modern breaker boxes have a safety feature that cut off electricity to the problem area to prevent overheating, sparks, or fire. Older panels may not include this important safety feature, which is why you should check to see if your panel is outdated or has been recalled. If your distribution panel is outdated, you should have it replaced with a new, safe panel as soon as possible.

It’s important to keep up with your breaker panel to be sure that everything is working properly. While it is completely okay for a homeowner to flip a breaker back on when there has been a power surge, for your safety we ask that you please leave all serious work and inspection to a John Moore professional. As panels age, they can deteriorate either by way of pests and rodents causing damage, or simply from the wear and tear of power surges through the years. If you see black marks on your panel or notice that a circuit won’t reset, it may be time for an inspection.

Rewiring in Friendswood, Texas

Behind your walls is an incredible network of electrical wiring that runs from your breaker panel to every light switch, outlet, and appliance in your home. These days, we know wires should be made of copper and insulated with PVC plastic. But in older wiring methods, wiring systems may have used aluminum in place of copper and utilized a type of plastic for insulation that has proven to grow brittle over time. Whereas copper provides a slight amount of electrical resistance, aluminum wires can overheat and potentially melt their insulation. If your home is more than 30 years old and uses its original wiring system, you may want to upgrade to a safer, more efficient wiring system.

Signs that your home’s electrical wiring is in need or repair are lights that don’t work or that have dimmed, outlets that have stopped working, or even sparks, smoke, or in some cases, fire. In addition, sometimes rodents will chew through insulation and wires within a home, causing many of the same issues.