Residential Electrical Experts
Jenks is one of the fastest growing and most desirable places to live in the Tulsa area. From the luxury homes near the river, to upscale neighborhoods with large kitchens and pool systems, to older properties that were never designed for today’s electrical loads, the variety here is huge. But with that variety comes a unique set of electrical challenges.
I am Terry Davis, Master Electrician, and after years of working inside Jenks homes, I can tell you the problems here are different from what I see in surrounding towns. They are more subtle, more complex, and often more expensive when ignored.
The most common electrical issues I fix in Jenks include:
• older panels stressed by the high electrical loads of newer luxury homes
• moisture and floodplain related damage to wiring, panels, and meter bases
• pool pump, spa, and outdoor lighting failures
• flickering lights caused by overloaded or poorly planned lighting circuits
Each of these issues starts small. But they never stay small.
Let me walk you through what I see day after day in Jenks homes and what these problems really mean for you.
Jenks Luxury Homes Push Electrical Panels Beyond Their Limits
High Load Homes on Old Infrastructure
One thing Jenks has a lot of is large, beautiful homes built with modern lifestyles in mind. But many of these homes were built at a time when electrical needs were far lower than today’s standards.
Even homes built in the early 2000s are now overloaded.
Modern Jenks homes often include:
• two or three HVAC systems
• tankless water heaters
• dual refrigerators
• wine coolers
• heated floors
• outdoor kitchens
• electric car chargers
• large microwaves
• high end ovens
• home theater equipment
• whole home audio systems
These loads stack up fast.
What Happens When Panels Get Overwhelmed
When I inspect electrical panels in Jenks, I often find:
Breakers running hotter than they should
A clear sign of overload or poor connection.
Double tapped breakers
Multiple circuits tied to one breaker because the panel ran out of room.
Rust or discoloration from heat
Often hidden behind breakers where homeowners never see it.
Old, discontinued breaker brands
Some brands used years ago are no longer manufactured and are known safety risks.
Panels at full capacity
No room for additional circuits or modern upgrades.
These issues always get worse. High load homes demand more power every year, and older electrical panels cannot keep up.
Symptoms Jenks Homeowners Notice
• lights dim when the AC starts
• the oven causes flickering throughout the house
• breakers trip when two kitchen appliances run
• the panel hums when HVAC kicks on
• electric car chargers power down unexpectedly
These are signs your electrical system is overloaded.
Jenks Floodplain Moisture Creates Hidden Electrical Problems
Moisture Is a Silent Enemy in Many Jenks Neighborhoods
If you live near the river, near low lying areas, or anywhere close to a floodplain in Jenks, your electrical system is exposed to much more moisture than the average home. Even if you have never experienced a flood, humidity and ground moisture still affect your wiring, panel, and meter base.
What Moisture Does to Electrical Equipment
Moisture creates:
• rust inside panels
• corrosion on neutral and ground wires
• weakened circuit breakers
• arcing behind outlets
• tripping GFCIs
• cracked insulation on older wiring
• water intrusion into outdoor boxes
• failure of underground conduit
Even a small amount of water vapor inside a panel can cause long term damage.
Real Issues I Find in Jenks Floodplain Homes
Rust on the bus bar
Once this rusts, it affects every circuit connected to that section.
Loose neutral connections
Moisture expands and contracts metal, loosening screws and lugs.
Water inside the meter base
This is more common than homeowners realize.
Condensation on cold days
Panels sweat just like cold windows do.
Underground wires sitting in water
Over years, this eats away insulation.
Moisture problems can go unnoticed for years until something major fails.
Symptoms Homeowners Notice
• GFCIs that trip repeatedly
• burning smell from the panel in humid weather
• random power loss in part of the home
• buzzing from outlets or switches
• flickering lights during storms or cold mornings
If you live in a moisture prone area of Jenks, these symptoms are warning signs.
Pool Pump and Infrared Sauna Spa Electrical Failures Are Extremely Common in Jenks
Jenks Has More Pools and Spas Than Most Tulsa Area Towns
With beautiful backyards and high end outdoor living spaces, Jenks homes often include:
• pools
• spas
• heaters
• automated lighting
• fountains
• control panels
• outdoor kitchens
And every one of these systems requires specialized electrical work.
The Most Common Pool and Infrared Sauna Electrical Problems I Fix
1. Pool pumps that trip the breaker
Usually caused by moisture or a failing motor.
2. Burned wiring inside timers or automation systems
Often caused by overheated relays.
3. GFCI outlets that trip every time the pump starts
This often points to moisture or insulation breakdown.
4. Corroded bonding wires
Bonding is crucial for pool safety but often deteriorates underground.
5. Underground conduit full of water
A very common issue in Jenks homes near flood zones.
6. Spa & Infrared Sauna heaters shutting down
Often due to voltage drop or failing relays.
Pool and spa systems are some of the most abused electrical components in a home because they run outside, exposed to the elements.
Symptoms Jenks Homeowners Notice
• pool pump turns off randomly
• spa or infrared sauna won’t heat consistently
• breakers trip when lights and pump run together
• outdoor lighting flickers
• GFCI keeps shutting off the pool system
These issues often point to deeper electrical problems that need professional attention.
Flickering Lights in Jenks Homes Are Caused by Overloaded Lighting Circuits
Modern Lighting Has Changed Faster Than Electrical Systems
Many Jenks homes have upgraded or expanded their lighting without upgrading the wiring behind it. Large houses often add:
• dozens of recessed lights
• accent lighting
• outdoor landscape lighting
• LED strips
• chandeliers
• ceiling fans with integrated lights
But most lighting circuits are still wired like they were twenty or thirty years ago.
Why Lighting Circuits Become Overloaded
Too many fixtures on one circuit
Especially common in open concept homes.
LEDs mixed with older fixtures
Different loads create inconsistent behavior.
Dimmers causing instability
Modern dimmers require specific wiring or compatible bulbs.
Shared circuits between kitchen and living areas
A big problem in older Jenks homes.
Voltage drop in large homes
Long wiring runs dim lights more noticeably.
Symptoms Homeowners Notice
• flickering lights
• lights pulsing when HVAC starts
• dimming when vacuuming
• buzzing dimmer switches
• LEDs burning out prematurely
• fixtures that randomly shut off
These are signs the lighting circuits are overloaded or improperly wired.
How I Diagnose and Fix Jenks Electrical Problems
My Process Inside Jenks Homes
Step 1: Inspect the Panel for Load and Condition
I check for heat, discoloration, overloaded circuits, and moisture damage.
Step 2: Test Voltage Under Load
This tells me if the system is struggling or if voltage drop is occurring.
Step 3: Inspect Outdoor Electrical Systems
Pools, spas, outdoor lights, and landscape systems must be checked.
Step 4: Evaluate Lighting Circuits
Especially in large homes with heavy lighting loads.
Step 5: Examine Grounding and Bonding
Critical for homes near river or floodplain areas.
Step 6: Inspect Underground Conduit
Commonly filled with moisture or damaged by soil movement.
What Jenks Homeowners Should Never Ignore
Signs of electrical stress in Jenks homes include:
• flickering lights
• dimming when HVAC starts
• pool pumps shutting off
• spa heaters failing
• GFCIs tripping frequently
• moist or rusted outdoor panels
• buzzing outlets or switches
• breakers that feel hot
• appliances running weak
• lights pulsing throughout the house
These are signs your electrical system is trying to protect itself. And it is telling you something is wrong.
Jenks Homes Need Strong, Modern Electrical Systems
From high load luxury homes to moisture prone areas near the river, Jenks electrical systems face unique pressures. And while they may work most of the time, the warning signs do not lie.
If something feels “off,” trust that feeling.
Your home is giving you clues long before something fails.
I have spent years repairing and upgrading Jenks electrical systems. I understand the problems here. I know the risks. And I know exactly how to fix them before they become expensive or dangerous.
Your Jenks home deserves safe, powerful, and reliable electricity.
I’m here to make sure it stays that way.