ABR Electric Addresses Rising Video Doorbell Power Failures in Frisco TX
ABR Electric is a veteran‑owned electrical company based in McKinney, Texas, serving homeowners throughout Collin County, including McKinney, Frisco, Allen, and Plano. The team specializes in residential electrical repairs, panel upgrades, EV charger installations, and smart home power solutions, with an emphasis on safety, code compliance, and doing the job right the first time.
ABR Electric Launches New Service to Fix Video Doorbell Power Issues in McKinney and Frisco
McKinney, Texas, United States, 25th Feb 2026 – ABR Electric, a veteran‑owned residential electrical contractor, is rolling out a new service focused on solving video doorbell power problems for homeowners in McKinney and Frisco. Many residents are upgrading to advanced Ring and other brand video doorbells with features like enhanced motion detection, but their existing low‑voltage doorbell wiring and transformers often are not designed to handle the higher power demand.
Recent updates and installation guidance from major video doorbell manufacturers show that most modern devices require roughly 16 to 24 volts from the doorbell transformer to reliably power the camera and smart features, which is significantly more than what many older transformers provide. ABR Electric has been responding to a growing number of calls where doorbells appear “dead” or unstable, and the root cause is typically an undersized transformer hidden in the attic or near the main electrical panel.
Adrian, a licensed electrician with ABR Electric, explains that the problem often starts with legacy hardware. “Most of the newer video doorbells on the market need in the neighborhood of 16 to 24 volts from the transformer for the video and smart functions to work the way they’re supposed to,” he said. “In a lot of older homes, the transformer was only ever sized for a basic chime, not a smart camera at the front door.”
To address this, ABR Electric is offering targeted diagnostic visits to evaluate a home’s existing doorbell wiring, transformer sizing, and overall electrical conditions affecting the doorbell circuit. During these service calls, the team identifies why a video doorbell is underperforming or shutting down and recommends a permanent fix rather than a temporary workaround.
“The doorbell transformer is the small device that steps your home’s 120‑volt power down to a much safer low‑voltage output for the doorbell system,” Adrian said. “Depending on the brand and model, most of today’s video doorbells are designed around that 16 to 24‑volt range, and when the transformer is too weak, the camera is usually the first thing to show it.”
As part of the new service, ABR Electric:
- Upgrades outdated or low‑output transformers to units properly sized for modern video doorbells, helping keep smart doorbells powered consistently.
- Verifies that all related wiring and connections meet current Texas electrical safety standards to reduce the risk of overheating or nuisance failures.
- Provides transparent, up‑front pricing for transformer replacement and installation for homeowners in Collin County, with service call and labor combined into a single quote.
- Offers free estimates so homeowners can understand their options before moving forward with any work.
Adrian encourages homeowners to get their system checked before investing in additional smart devices. “If you’re thinking about upgrading to a new video doorbell or you’re already seeing issues like flickering, offline notifications, or a dead camera at the front door, it’s a good idea to have the transformer and wiring inspected by a licensed electrician,” he said. “We’re here to get everything powered correctly so the tech you paid for actually works.”
About ABR Electric: ABR Electric is a veteran‑owned electrical company based in McKinney, Texas, serving homeowners throughout Collin County, including McKinney, Frisco, Allen, and Plano. The team specializes in residential electrical repairs, panel upgrades, EV charger installations, and smart home power solutions, with an emphasis on safety, code compliance, and doing the job right the first time.
Company Details
Organization: ABR Electric
Contact Person: James Adams
Website: https://abrelectric.com/frisco
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Contact Number: +12146901941
Address: 1971 Univ Business Dr #106, McKinney, TX 75071
City: McKinney
State: Texas
Country: United States
Release Id: 25022641879