Gus Bus Electrical and Controls has been serving Odessa homeowners and businesses since 2022, and in that time we have built a reputation on showing up, doing the work right, and giving customers straight answers about their panel and wiring, no surprises. Whether you need a quick outlet repair or a full service upgrade, we handle residential and commercial electrical work across the area. We are available same-day and on weekends when the schedule allows, so you are not stuck waiting a week to get power back where you need it. Call (432) 326-6289 for a quote.
Family-owned. Locally rooted. Ready to wire.
Dealing with a tripping breaker or a dead outlet? Those problems are annoying, but they can also be early signs of something more serious underneath. We start every repair job with a proper diagnosis before we touch a single wire. That means checking the circuit, testing the load, and tracing the fault back to its source rather than guessing.
We handle the full range of everyday electrical problems: outlets that stopped working, breakers that trip repeatedly, lights that flicker, burning smells near a panel or outlet, and rooms that lose power without explanation. We also install and replace GFCI and AFCI protection where older wiring or outdated outlets leave a home short of current safety standards. We trace the fault. We fix the wiring. We restore the power.
We keep your home powered and safe.
Most homeowners can not tell a minor wiring issue from a serious one, and that is completely understandable. What looks like a nuisance breaker trip can be a panel that has simply run out of capacity. We inspect, repair, and replace breaker panels of all sizes, from a straightforward breaker swap to a full 200-amp service upgrade with a new service entrance and meter base.
When a home needs more circuits than the original panel was built to handle, we do the load calculations to figure out exactly what the upgrade requires. We also install subpanels for detached garages, workshops, and additions. For property managers and commercial clients, we handle panel upgrades and service work on offices, retail spaces, and rental properties as well. We keep you informed from diagnosis to final test, so there is never a moment where you are left wondering what we found or what comes next.
Let us handle the panel and the permits.
A properly wired home is a safer home, and the details matter more than most people realize. We install new outlets throughout the house, including GFCI outlets in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, and outdoor locations, USB outlets in bedrooms and home offices, and dimmer switches wherever a homeowner wants better light control. Ceiling fan installation and wiring is a common request, and we handle it cleanly whether there is existing wiring in the box or we need to run a new circuit.
For lighting, we install recessed LED fixtures, surface-mounted light fixtures, under-cabinet lighting in kitchens, and exterior security lighting with motion sensors. Outdoor weatherproof outlets are popular for patios, detached garages, and landscaping setups. We also run dedicated appliance circuits for dryers, ranges, refrigerators, and other 240-volt equipment that needs its own protected line.
You are talking to someone who knows the area and the homes in it. Older Odessa homes sometimes carry aluminum wiring or outdated wiring configurations that need remediation before they are safe to use long-term. We handle whole-home rewiring and aluminum wiring upgrades for homeowners who want to bring an older property up to a modern standard.
We will make your wiring safe again.
We wire homes and businesses every day, and we are good at it. The scope of what we do covers everything from a single outlet in a bedroom to a full commercial fit-out, and we treat every job with the same level of care.
On the residential side, we work on single-family homes, rental properties, new construction, home additions, and detached garages and workshops. We wire hot tubs and handle pool electrical wiring for backyard setups, including bonding and grounding to meet code. Smoke detector wiring and carbon monoxide detector installation are services we offer as standalone jobs or as part of a larger project. We also perform home electrical safety inspections for buyers, sellers, and landlords who want a clear picture of a property's wiring before a transaction closes or a tenant moves in.
For commercial clients, we handle office and retail electrical work, commercial lighting installation, and outlet and circuit upgrades for spaces that have grown beyond their original electrical design. Landlords and property managers call us regularly for rental property electrical repairs, post-inspection correction work, and routine service between tenants. We work efficiently and communicate clearly so that downtime is minimal and the work is done right the first time.
We stand behind every circuit we touch.
Local crew. Real electrician on the phone. Quick to respond.
Odessa sits in one of the most demanding electrical environments in the country. Extreme summer heat pushes air-conditioning systems hard for months at a stretch, residential and commercial growth across the Permian Basin keeps adding new load to existing infrastructure, and the region's sun exposure makes solar a genuinely practical investment. The services below come up constantly in this area, and we are set up to handle all of them.
Older homes in Odessa were built when electrical demand was a fraction of what it is today. Modern households run multiple high-draw appliances, and the sustained cooling load from a Texas summer can push an undersized panel to its limit. We perform 200-amp service upgrades, service entrance replacements, and subpanel installations to give a home or building the capacity it actually needs. When a new air-conditioning unit is going in and the existing panel cannot carry the added load, we handle the dedicated circuit, the disconnect, and the panel upgrade on the electrical supply side so the installation can proceed safely.
West Texas receives some of the strongest solar exposure in the United States, and more homeowners in this area are putting that resource to work. We handle the electrical infrastructure side of solar and battery projects: wiring, dedicated circuits, panel interconnection, and battery backup hookups. Proper panel capacity and code-compliant wiring are what make a solar tie-in safe and functional, and that is exactly where we focus.
EV adoption is growing steadily across the Permian Basin, and most homes are not wired for a Level 2 charger out of the box. We install home EV charging stations, including Tesla charger wiring and other Level 2 setups, and we start every job with a panel check to confirm the service can support a dedicated 240-volt circuit. If an upgrade is needed first, we handle that too.
We will have your outlets working again in no time.
If you have never hired an electrician before, the range of what a good electrical contractor can do for your home's safety might surprise you. Beyond repairs and installations, we install whole-home surge protection to guard appliances and electronics against voltage spikes from grid fluctuations and summer storms. We also wire generator transfer switches and connect standby and portable backup generators so that when the power goes out, your home or business can keep running safely.
Electrical safety inspections are a smart proactive step for any property owner who has not had a professional look at the wiring in a while. We check panels, circuits, outlets, and grounding to identify anything that needs attention before it becomes a problem. Smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector wiring rounds out the safety picture for homeowners who want a complete approach.
We keep your home powered and safe.
When you need an electrician today or this weekend, availability matters as much as skill. We work hard to accommodate same-day and weekend requests when the schedule allows, and we are upfront about timing when we take your call. You will not be left guessing about when someone is coming or what the job is going to cost. We walk you through what we find and what it takes to fix it before any work begins.
Local crew. Real electrician on the phone. Quick to respond.
Call (432) 326-6289 to get a quote or schedule service. Whether it is an urgent repair or something you have been putting off, we are ready to help.
We are based in Odessa and serve customers throughout the area, including Midland, Andrews, Monahans, Kermit, Pecos, and Big Spring. If you are in Midland County or the broader Permian Basin region and need a reliable electrician, we are close by and familiar with the homes, the commercial properties, and the electrical demands that come with this part of Texas.
We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work, from dead outlets and tripping breakers to full panel upgrades and whole-home rewiring. We also install EV chargers, wire generator transfer switches, and run dedicated circuits for major appliances. If it involves the electrical system in a home or business in the Odessa area, we can take care of it.
A burning smell near an outlet or panel, a breaker that trips repeatedly and will not stay reset, or outlets that feel warm to the touch are all signs that you should not wait. Flickering lights throughout the house can also point to a wiring issue rather than a simple bulb problem. Call us at (432) 326-6289 and describe what you are seeing. We can help you figure out whether it needs same-day attention or can be scheduled.
We keep same-day appointments available for urgent calls and do our best to accommodate last-minute requests when the schedule allows. We are open every day from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, so early morning and evening calls are welcome. When you reach us, we will give you an honest answer about timing rather than a vague window.
Yes. We are available seven days a week from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM, including Saturdays and Sundays. Weekend availability matters when you are dealing with an electrical problem that cannot wait until Monday, and we try to accommodate those calls whenever the schedule allows.
When you call, we ask a few questions about what you are dealing with so we can give you an accurate picture of the job and a clear estimate before anyone shows up. We confirm a time that works for you and send a licensed electrician to your door. We walk you through what we find and what it takes to fix it before any work begins.
Call us at (432) 326-6289 and describe what you need. We ask the right questions over the phone to give you a realistic sense of what the job involves and what it is likely to cost. For more complex jobs, we may schedule a visit to assess the panel or wiring before giving a final number.
We keep you informed from diagnosis to final test. That means explaining what we found before we start, walking you through any changes if something unexpected comes up, and confirming the work is complete and tested before we leave. You will not be left wondering what we did or why.
The main variables are the scope of the work, the condition of the existing wiring, and whether permits are required. A straightforward outlet replacement is a different conversation than a panel upgrade or a whole-home rewire. We give you a clear estimate before starting and explain any variables that could affect the final cost so there are no surprises.
Older homes in Odessa sometimes have aluminum wiring or cloth-insulated conductors that have aged past their safe service life. Signs that wiring deserves a closer look include frequently tripping breakers, outlets that do not work consistently, discolored switch plates, or a panel that still uses fuses instead of breakers. An electrical safety inspection gives you a clear picture without guesswork.
Do not keep resetting it without understanding why it is tripping. A kitchen breaker that trips repeatedly may be overloaded by high-draw appliances, or it may be a sign of a faulty breaker or a wiring issue on that circuit. Call us and we will diagnose the problem properly rather than just resetting it and hoping it holds.
Gus Bus Electrical and Controls has been doing this work since 2022, and every job we take on gets the same attention, whether it is a single outlet or a full service upgrade. We serve homeowners, landlords, property managers, and businesses across Odessa and the surrounding region, from everyday repairs to major electrical projects.
Family-owned. Locally rooted. Ready to wire.
Call (432) 326-6289 for a quote.
Every home and business has its own electrical story, and we have seen just about all of them across Odessa and the surrounding area. The table below lays out the core services we offer, what each one covers, and a practical note to help you figure out where to start. If you have questions about your specific situation, a quick call is the fastest way to get a straight answer.
| Service | What the Job Involves | Best For | Things to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV Charger Installation |
| EV owners who want faster, safer home charging | Most homes are not wired for a Level 2 charger out of the box. We start every job with a panel check so there are no surprises once the charger is in. |
| Lighting Installation |
| homeowners upgrading interior or exterior lighting | Exterior lighting in West Texas takes a beating from heat and UV exposure. Weatherproof fixtures and proper circuit protection extend the life of the installation. |
| Pool and Spa Wiring |
| homeowners installing or servicing a pool, spa, or hot tub | Pool and spa wiring requires specific bonding and grounding to meet safety code. This is not a job to skip steps on. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections |
| home buyers, sellers, landlords, and owners of older properties | An inspection gives you a clear picture of a property's wiring before a transaction closes or a tenant moves in. We walk you through every finding. |
| Outlet and Switch Installation |
| homeowners adding convenience, safety, or code-required protection | GFCI protection is required by code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor locations. Older homes often lack it in all the right places. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation |
| any room where a ceiling fan is being added or replaced | A standard light box is not rated to support a ceiling fan. We confirm the box and wiring are correct before the fan goes up. |
| Electrical Panel and Service Upgrades |
| homes with an undersized panel, frequent trips, or a major new load being added | Sustained cooling loads from a Texas summer can push an older panel to its limit. A service upgrade is often the right move before adding an EV charger, solar system, or new AC circuit. |
| RV Hookups |
| homeowners who want a proper RV connection at their property | A dedicated 30-amp or 50-amp circuit keeps your RV running without overloading a standard household outlet. We handle the circuit and the panel side together. |
| Breaker and Fuse Repair |
| homes with breakers that trip often or a fuse box that needs attention | A breaker that trips repeatedly is telling you something. Resetting it without diagnosing the cause can leave an underlying wiring issue unaddressed. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits |
| homeowners adding high-draw appliances or outbuilding power | High-draw appliances need their own protected circuit. Sharing a circuit with other loads is a common cause of repeated tripping and can shorten appliance life. |
| Electrical Repairs and Troubleshooting |
| any home or business with an unexplained electrical problem | A proper diagnosis before any repair prevents the same problem from coming back. We check the full circuit, not just the symptom. |
| Solar and Battery Installation |
| homeowners putting West Texas sun exposure to work | We handle the electrical infrastructure side: wiring, circuits, and panel capacity. Proper panel sizing and code-compliant wiring are what make a solar tie-in safe and functional. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection |
| any homeowner wanting to protect appliances and sensitive electronics | Voltage spikes from summer storms and grid fluctuations are a real risk in West Texas. A whole-home device protects everything on the panel, not just what is plugged into a strip. |
| Wiring and Circuit Installation |
| older homes needing updated wiring or any property adding new space | Older Odessa homes sometimes carry aluminum wiring that needs remediation before it is safe for long-term use. We handle full assessments and upgrades. |
| Outdoor and Misting-System Circuits |
| homeowners extending power to patios, yards, or outdoor cooling setups | Outdoor circuits in this climate need weatherproof covers and GFCI protection. We size the circuit to match the load so a misting system or landscape setup runs reliably. |
How do I know if my home needs a panel or service upgrade?
A few signs point clearly in that direction: breakers that trip often under normal use, a panel that still uses fuses instead of breakers, lights that dim when a large appliance kicks on, or a home where you want to add an EV charger, solar system, or central air unit and the existing service cannot carry the added load. We do a load calculation to confirm what the panel can handle before recommending an upgrade.
What causes a breaker to trip repeatedly?
The most common causes are an overloaded circuit, a faulty breaker, or a wiring problem on that circuit. A kitchen breaker that trips when multiple appliances run at once is usually an overload. A breaker that trips even under light use may have a wiring issue or a failing breaker. We diagnose the cause before recommending a fix so the problem does not come back.
Is electrical work permitted and inspected?
Most significant electrical work, including panel upgrades, new circuit installations, and service changes, requires a permit and a code inspection in Texas. We handle the permit process on jobs that require it and make sure the work is done to code so it passes inspection without issues.
Same-Day and Weekend Availability
We work hard to accommodate same-day and weekend requests when the schedule allows. When you call, we give you an honest answer about timing rather than a vague window.
Is the wiring safe in an older Odessa home?
It depends on the age of the home and what has been done to it over the years. Older homes in this area sometimes carry aluminum wiring or cloth-insulated conductors that have aged past their safe service life. An electrical safety inspection gives you a clear picture of what is there and what, if anything, needs attention. We walk you through every finding rather than handing you a list and leaving.
What does an EV charger installation involve?
A Level 2 home charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit, which most homes do not already have in the garage. We start with a panel check to confirm the service can support the added load. If a panel upgrade is needed first, we handle that as part of the project. Once the circuit is in place, we install the charger outlet or hardwired unit and test the full setup before we leave.
Do I need to be home while the work is being done?
For most jobs, yes. We need access to the panel, the areas where we are working, and sometimes the attic or crawl space. We also walk you through what we found and what we did before we close out the job, so being present at the start and end of the visit is helpful. If your situation requires a different arrangement, we can talk through it when you call.
Work Performed by Licensed Electricians
Every job we take on is handled by licensed electricians who know the code and the work. We keep you informed from diagnosis to final test so there are no surprises.
How do estimates and pricing work?
When you call, we ask enough questions to give you a realistic sense of what the job involves and what it is likely to cost. For straightforward work, we can often give a clear range over the phone. For more complex jobs, a site visit to look at the panel or wiring gives us what we need for a firm number. We give you a clear estimate before any work begins, and we explain any variables that could affect the final cost.
What do flickering or dimming lights usually mean?
Occasional flicker when a large appliance starts up is usually a load issue on the circuit. Lights that flicker throughout the house, or that dim and brighten on their own, can point to a loose connection, a failing breaker, or a wiring problem that deserves a closer look. Persistent flickering is worth a call rather than something to wait on.
Straightforward Scheduling
We ask the right questions when you call so we show up prepared and ready to work. You will not be left guessing about when someone is coming or what the job is going to cost.
Are warm or buzzing outlets a problem?
Yes. An outlet that feels warm to the touch or makes a buzzing sound is a sign of a loose connection, an overloaded circuit, or a failing outlet. These are not things to ignore. Turn off the circuit at the breaker and call us. We will diagnose the cause and fix it properly.
How does surge protection help, and is it worth it?
A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and guards every circuit in the house against voltage spikes from storms, grid fluctuations, and equipment switching on and off. In West Texas, summer storms and grid events are a genuine risk. A panel-level device protects appliances, electronics, and HVAC equipment all at once, which makes it a practical investment for most homes.
How long does a panel upgrade typically take?
A straightforward 200-amp service upgrade usually takes most of a day. Jobs that involve a service entrance replacement, a new meter base, or coordination with the utility for a power disconnect may take longer depending on scheduling. We give you a realistic time estimate before we start and keep you informed if anything changes during the job.
Call (432) 326-6289 and tell us what you are dealing with. We will give you straight answers and a clear path forward.
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