Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Flatland Electric LLC is fully licensed and insured to perform residential, commercial, and industrial electrical work in the state of Texas. Our TECL (Texas Electrical Contractor License) is #41071. Always verify your electrician's license to ensure your home’s insurance remains valid. 

You can verify a license through the TDLR or Texas Department of License and Regulation.

https://www.tdlr.texas.gov/LicenseSearch/

We strive to respond to all emergency calls within 30-60 minutes. However, response times may vary depending on the location and severity of the situation.

Absolutely. Most modern electric vehicles require a 240V Level 2 charger for practical home charging speeds. We specialize in EV station installs and will assess your current electrical panel to ensure it can handle the additional load without tripping your main breaker. 

A tripping breaker is a safety feature, not just an annoyance! It usually happens for one of three reasons:

• Circuit Overload: You have too many appliances running on one line.
• Short Circuit: A hot wire is touching a neutral wire.
• Ground Fault: Water or a worn wire is causing electricity to "leak." If your breaker trips immediately after being reset, stop and call a licensed electrician to prevent a potential fire.

While it seems like a simple DIY project, we strongly advise against it. Loose connections are the leading cause of electrical fires. Furthermore, if a DIY electrical job leads to a fire, your homeowner's insurance may deny the claim because the work wasn't performed by a licensed electrician. For the safety of your family and your investment, always use a pro. 

It’s a common point of confusion for homeowners:

• GFCI (Ground Fault): Protects people from shock. These are required in "wet" areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and garages.
• AFCI (Arc Fault): Protects your home from fire. These detect dangerous sparking (arcing) behind your walls caused by loose wires or a nail through a cable. In 2026, building codes in the Lubbock area often require both for maximum safety.

This is a major red flag called arcing. It happens when electricity jumps across a gap in a loose or damaged wire. Arcing generates intense heat and is a leading cause of house fires. If you hear any buzzing, popping, or sizzling sounds, turn off the breaker to that room immediately and call us for an emergency inspection. 

Yes. Dust and sand can get into outdoor outlets and lighting fixtures, leading to corrosion or "arcing." We recommend installing extra-duty "In-Use" covers for all outdoor receptacles. These covers protect your plugs even while something is plugged in, keeping out the dirt and moisture that cause GFCI outlets to fail prematurely. 

Many older homes in Brownfield and Lubbock were built with 100-amp service. Modern high-draw appliances like hot tubs, tankless water heaters, and refrigerated air units often require a dedicated circuit and a panel upgrade to 200 amps. If you add these without checking your capacity, you’ll likely face frequent breaker trips and potential wire damage.