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Common Questions
My home in Belleville Lake Estates was built around 1984 and the lights dim when the AC kicks on. Is the original wiring just worn out?
Your electrical system is now over 40 years old. The NM-B Romex wiring itself is likely sound, but the issue is capacity, not age. Homes from the 1980s were designed for far fewer appliances than we use today. A 100-amp panel, once standard, can struggle with modern loads like multiple computers, large-screen TVs, and kitchen gadgets all running simultaneously. It’s not necessarily a failure, but a sign the system is reaching its design limits.
I have an old Federal Pacific panel and want to add a Level 2 car charger. Is my 100-amp service in my 1984 home safe for this upgrade?
This requires two critical upgrades before installing an EV charger. First, any Federal Pacific panel must be replaced immediately; they are known fire hazards and cannot be legally modified. Second, a 100-amp service is generally insufficient for adding a high-demand charger without a service upgrade. The process involves replacing the unsafe panel and likely upgrading to 200 amps to safely support the new load, ensuring your home can handle both the charger and your existing appliances.
My power just went out in Van Buren Township and I smell something burning from an outlet. How fast can an electrician get here?
For an emergency like a burning smell, we dispatch immediately from near the Van Buren Township Hall. Using I-94, we can typically reach most addresses in Belleville Lake Estates within that critical 8-12 minute window. Your first action should be to go to your main panel and shut off the breaker for that circuit if you can do so safely. This prevents potential fire spread until we arrive to diagnose the fault.
