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What to know about wiring in Dallas
Many homes in East Dallas, Oak Cliff and the M Streets are 70 to 100 years old. Some still have fuse boxes, two-prong outlets or cloth-covered wire. That wire was fine when it went in. It was not made for central AC, big TVs and a charger in every room.
Summer is hard on power here. When it is over 100 degrees, your AC runs for hours. A worn breaker or a loose wire can get hot under that load. If your lights dim each time the AC kicks on, have it checked.
The freeze in February 2021 made a lot of Dallas families think about backup power. A standby generator, or a transfer switch for a portable one, can keep the heat, the fridge and medical gear running.
We hear from homeowners in Lakewood, Lake Highlands, Oak Cliff, Kessler Park, Preston Hollow, the M Streets, Bishop Arts and Pleasant Grove.
Tips for Dallas homeowners
- Oncor runs the poles, lines and meters in most of Dallas. Call them about a downed line or an outage, not your retail power plan.
- Most panel swaps, rewires and new circuits need a City of Dallas permit. A licensed electrician pulls it for you.
- In a historic or conservation district, check the rules before you change lights on the front of the house.
- Still on fuses? Do not put in a bigger fuse to stop it from blowing. That is a fire risk. Ask about a new panel.
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Electrical work we can match you with in Dallas
Panel upgrades
Move from an old or full panel to one that fits how you use power now.
EV chargers
Get a 240-volt circuit and a Level 2 charger set up in your garage.
Lighting and fans
Add recessed lights, swap fixtures or hang a ceiling fan on a safe box.
Outlets and switches
Fix dead outlets, add GFCI near water and add USB or smart switches.
Wiring and rewiring
Replace old, loose or damaged wire and add new circuits where you need them.
Generators
Add a standby unit or a transfer switch so the lights stay on in a storm.
Inspections
Get a safety check before you buy, sell or remodel a home.
Urgent repairs
Breaker keeps tripping, an outlet is hot or half the house is dark.
Dallas electrical questions
My Dallas home has two-prong outlets. Is that unsafe?
Two-prong outlets have no ground wire. They are not always a crisis, but they give less shock protection. An electrician can add a ground, put in GFCI outlets or rewire the room.
Who do I call when the power is out in Dallas?
First check your breaker panel. If your neighbors are dark too, report it to Oncor. If only part of your home is out, an electrician can find the cause.
Can I get a generator for the next winter storm?
Yes. You can add a standby unit that starts on its own, or a transfer switch for a portable unit. Both need to be wired by a pro so power does not flow back onto the lines.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Dallas?
Most new circuits, panel work and rewires need one. Small swaps, like a light fixture on the same box, often do not. Your electrician will know.
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