Electrical guides
Answers to the questions Valley homeowners ask most: costs, permits, panels, EV chargers, pools and monsoon season.
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- Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels: should you replace yours?If your home has a Federal Pacific Stab-Lok or Zinsco panel, plan to have it evaluated and, in most cases, replaced. Both brands have a history of breakers that may not trip when they should, which is why many inspectors and insurers flag them. Unless you notice heat, scorching or a burning smell, schedule it like any planned repair. Those signs make it an emergency.
- Protecting your home from monsoon power surgesMonsoon storms bring lightning, wind and power outages, and the surges that come with them can damage electronics, appliances and AC controls. The practical defense is a whole-home surge protector at the panel paired with point-of-use protection for sensitive electronics. Nothing stops a direct lightning strike, so unplug what you can before a storm and never back-feed a generator.
- Pool and spa electrical safety for Arizona homesIf anyone feels a tingle in or near a pool or spa, get everyone out, keep them out, and call an electrician. Pool and spa wiring is covered by NEC Article 680, which includes equipotential bonding and GFCI protection. Leave the water when a storm is near, and have the pool's electrical system checked once a year.
- Warning signs you need an electricianBurning smells, smoke, sparks, scorch marks and shocks are emergencies, so stop using the circuit and call an electrician now, or 911 if there is smoke or fire. Warm outlets, buzzing, whole-house flickering and breakers that trip often need attention soon. Loose outlets, two-prong outlets and older wiring are worth planning to fix.
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