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Flickering often points to a loose utility connection or an overloaded main panel. Given our area's high lightning activity, grid surges are common. These transient spikes can damage sensitive electronics like routers and computers. Installing a whole-house surge protector at your service entrance is a key defense, working with your panel's breakers to clamp dangerous voltages.

Your 42-year-old NM-B (Romex) wiring is likely in good physical condition, but the system wasn't designed for today's concurrent loads. Homes from that era often have limited kitchen and laundry circuits. The issue is usually circuit capacity, not the wire itself. A professional load calculation can identify if you need new dedicated circuits to safely support modern appliances without voltage drop.

A service upgrade always requires a permit from the DeKalb County Planning and Sustainability Department, with inspections for the grounding electrode system, panel installation, and final connection. Always verify your contractor holds a valid license from the Georgia State Board of Electrical Contractors. We handle the permit paperwork and ensure the installation meets the latest NEC 2023 standards, which is your guarantee of safety and future insurability.

For summer peaks, ensure your AC system is on a properly sized, dedicated circuit and consider an audit to balance loads. A hardwired generator with a transfer switch is the most reliable solution for extended outages from winter storms. For all seasons, point-of-use and whole-house surge protection is non-negotiable here to guard against voltage fluctuations that accompany grid stress.

Installing a Level 2 charger on a 100-amp service from 1984 is typically not feasible without a service upgrade. The charger alone can demand 40-50 amps. More critically, if your panel is the recalled Federal Pacific brand, it must be replaced first due to a known failure to trip during overloads—a serious fire hazard. We start with a full load analysis and panel evaluation.

For an emergency like that, dispatch from near the Fernbank Museum puts us about 15 minutes out via I-85. We treat a burning smell as a critical fire risk. Shut off the main breaker if it's safe to do so and call immediately. Our first priority is making the situation safe, then diagnosing the fault, which could be a failing breaker or overheated connection.

Absolutely. Dense tree cover can cause service line abrasion, leading to intermittent faults and noise on the line. It also increases the risk of falling limbs during storms, which can damage the overhead mast and service drop. Furthermore, tree root systems and the region's soil can complicate grounding electrode installation, potentially affecting your system's stability and surge dissipation.

Repairing an overhead mast and service drop is a coordinated process. As the homeowner, you own the mast, weatherhead, and conduit. Georgia Power owns the service drop wires from the mast to the pole. We handle the repair or replacement of your mast assembly to code, then coordinate with the utility to reconnect their lines. Proper mast height and clearance from the roof are critical for safety and compliance.