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FAQs
We just lost all power and smell something burning. How fast can a master electrician get to our house off Green River Road?
For an emergency like a burning smell, we dispatch immediately. From a start point like Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve, we use I-69 to reach most homes in the corridor within 10-15 minutes. Your first action should be to go to your main panel and shut off the main breaker if it's safe to do so, then call for help.
Our inspector flagged a Federal Pacific panel. Can our 100-amp service from 1973 even handle adding a heat pump or EV charger?
A Federal Pacific panel is a known fire hazard and must be replaced. Even with a new panel, a 100-amp service from 1973 is typically insufficient for a Level 2 EV charger or a modern heat pump. Adding either requires a service upgrade to 200 amps, which involves new service entrance cables, a larger panel, and updated grounding to meet current safety codes.
What's involved in getting a permit from the Vanderburgh County Building Commission for a panel upgrade?
As a master electrician licensed by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency, I handle the entire permit process with the Vanderburgh County Building Commission. This includes submitting detailed load calculations and diagrams that comply with the 2023 NEC. After the work passes rough-in and final inspections, you receive documentation for your records, ensuring the upgrade is legal, safe, and insurable.
How should we prepare our home's electrical system for Indiana ice storms and summer brownouts?
For winter lows near 15°F, ensure your heating system is on a dedicated, properly sized circuit. For summer peak AC season, consider a generator with a professional transfer switch to maintain power during brownouts. A whole-house surge protector is also advisable year-round to guard against grid fluctuations from storms.
Why do our lights flicker and smart devices reset during Vectren thunderstorms here in Knight Township?
Flickering from Vectren, now CenterPoint Energy, during our moderate-risk seasonal thunderstorms is common. These voltage sags and surges can damage sensitive smart home electronics. Installing a whole-house surge protector at your main panel is a critical defense, safeguarding your investment by clamping dangerous spikes before they enter your home's wiring.
We have overhead lines coming to our house. Does that make our electrical service more vulnerable?
Overhead service masts, common in Knight Township, are exposed to tree limbs, ice, and wind. While Vectren maintains the lines to your mast, the masthead, conduit, and weatherhead on your home are your responsibility. We inspect these for damage, ensure proper mast height, and verify that the service drop connection is secure to prevent weather-related outages or hazards.
We live near the Wesselman Woods floodplain. Could the damp, rolling hills affect our home's electrical grounding?
Yes, the moist, clay-heavy soil in the floodplain near Wesselman Woods can corrode traditional grounding electrodes over time, raising your home's ground resistance. We test ground integrity and may install supplemental grounding rods or a concrete-encased electrode (Ufer ground) to ensure a low-resistance path to earth, which is vital for safety and surge dissipation.
Our lights dim when the microwave and AC run together. Is our 1973-era wiring in the Green River Road Corridor just too old?
Your home's original 53-year-old NM-B (Romex) wiring is likely struggling with modern 2026 appliance loads. A 1973 system was designed for fewer electronics and lower power demands. Upgrading to a modern 200-amp service with new circuits is often the safest solution to prevent overheating and handle today's simultaneous high-wattage devices.
