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Frequently Asked Questions
Our power comes in on an overhead mast. What are the main things we should watch for with that type of service in a neighborhood like ours?
Overhead mast service, common in Easton's residential areas, requires vigilance for weather damage. Inspect the masthead for rust or loosening, and ensure the service cable is securely attached and clear of tree branches. Ice accumulation and high winds are the primary threats. Any sagging or damage to this cable or mast is a utility issue to report to Consumers Energy, but the connection point at your house is your responsibility to maintain.
We lost all power and smell something burning near the panel. How fast can a master electrician get to our house near Easton Town Square?
For an emergency like a burning smell, which indicates a potential fire hazard, we dispatch immediately. From our base near the Town Square, we can typically be en route within minutes, using I-96 to reach most addresses in the Easton Residential District in 5 to 8 minutes. Your first action should be to turn off the main breaker at the panel if it's safe to do so.
We're told we need a permit from the Easton Building Department to upgrade our panel. What's involved, and are you licensed for this?
Yes, a permit is legally required for a panel upgrade or replacement, and the Easton Building Department will conduct an inspection to ensure compliance with the 2023 NEC. As a Master Electrician licensed by Michigan LARA, I handle the entire process: filing the permit, performing the work to code, and coordinating the inspection. This isn't red tape; it's a critical safety check to protect your home and family.
Our smart TVs and computers keep resetting during thunderstorms. Is this a problem with our Easton home's wiring or with Consumers Energy?
Seasonal thunderstorms in our area create moderate surge risk on the utility grid, which can damage sensitive electronics regardless of your home's wiring. While Consumers Energy manages the primary grid, the final defense is proper whole-house surge protection installed at your main service panel. This, combined with point-of-use protectors, is the modern standard to safeguard your investment in smart home devices.
We live in the wooded wetlands near the Town Square. Could the damp, heavy tree canopy be causing issues with our home's power quality or grounding?
The environment here can certainly impact electrical health. Heavy tree canopy near overhead service drops can cause line interference and increase the risk of storm-related outages. More critically, the wet, conductive soil of wooded wetlands requires a particularly robust and well-maintained grounding electrode system to ensure safety. We often find older ground rods are corroded and need replacement to maintain a safe path for fault current.
Our Easton Residential District home was built in 1982 and still has the original NM-B Romex wiring. Why do our lights dim when we run the dishwasher and microwave at the same time?
Your home's electrical system is now 44 years old, and the NM-B Romex from 1982 was designed for a different era of appliance use. Modern kitchens in Easton often have high-draw appliances like air fryers and induction cooktops that were not common then. The original 100-amp service and circuit layout may simply be overloaded, causing voltage drop and dimming lights, which is a sign you need a professional load calculation and likely a service upgrade.
Our inspector flagged a Federal Pacific panel in our 1982 home. We want to add a Level 2 EV charger and a heat pump. Is our current 100-amp setup safe?
A Federal Pacific panel is a known safety hazard due to faulty breakers that may fail to trip during an overload, creating a serious fire risk. It must be replaced before any new load is added. Even with a new panel, a 100-amp service from 1982 is typically insufficient for a Level 2 EV charger and a heat pump simultaneously. A full service upgrade to 200 amps is almost always required for this modern load in Easton.
How should we prepare our Easton home's electrical system for winter ice storms and potential brownouts when the heating is running full blast?
Winter peaks strain the grid and your home's electrical system. For ice storms, ensure your masthead and service entrance are clear of ice dams and tree limbs. For brownout protection, a properly sized and permitted standby generator with an automatic transfer switch is the most reliable solution. This ensures continuous operation of your furnace, well pump, and critical circuits during an outage.
