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Questions and Answers
Does the rolling glacial moraine soil around Auburn affect my home's electrical grounding?
Yes, terrain impacts electrical health. The rocky, variable soil of the glacial moraine near Downtown Auburn can make achieving a low-resistance grounding electrode system more challenging. Proper grounding is vital for safety and surge dissipation. We perform rigorous ground resistance testing to ensure your system meets code and functions effectively in this soil type.
How can I prepare my home's electrical system for a -15°F ice storm or a winter brownout?
Winter's peak heating loads strain older electrical services. For ice storms that threaten prolonged outages, a professionally installed generator interlock kit provides safe backup power. To protect against brief brownouts and the surges that follow, a whole-house surge protector is critical to prevent damage to furnaces, well pumps, and electronics.
My lights dim when the refrigerator kicks on in my Downtown Auburn home. Is my 50-year-old wiring the problem?
Your home's original electrical system is 50 years old, dating to 1976. The NM-B Romex wiring installed then was sized for a lower number of appliances and a smaller total load than a modern home requires. It's common for Downtown Auburn houses of this era to struggle with simultaneous loads from appliances like refrigerators, microwaves, and electronics, causing noticeable voltage drops and dimming lights.
Do I need a permit from Fond du Lac County to replace my electrical panel, and what code do you follow?
Yes, a permit from the Fond du Lac County Building Inspection Department is legally required for a panel replacement. As a Master Electrician licensed by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, all our work complies with the current NEC 2023, ensuring the installation meets the latest safety standards for overcurrent protection and AFCI requirements.
I have an old Federal Pacific panel and want to add an electric vehicle charger. Is my 100A service enough?
A Federal Pacific panel is a known safety hazard and should be replaced regardless of your upgrade plans. For a Level 2 EV charger or a modern heat pump, a 100-amp service from a 1976 home is almost always insufficient. A full service upgrade to 200 amps is the standard, safe solution to handle these new high-demand loads.
My overhead service mast looks old and has ice on the wires. Who is responsible for fixing that?
The overhead service drop from the pole to your mast is typically the utility's responsibility. However, the mast, weatherhead, and all wiring from that point into your meter and panel are your property. In Auburn, with common overhead service, we inspect masts for corrosion, proper height, and integrity to ensure they safely anchor the utility's lines to your home.
My smart TV and router keep resetting during storms. Is this an Alliant Energy issue or a problem with my house?
While Alliant Energy manages the grid, moderate surge risk from our seasonal thunderstorms can damage sensitive electronics in any home. The problem often originates inside your house due to inadequate whole-house surge protection at the main panel. This type of protector defends all your circuits, unlike power strips which offer limited coverage.
There's a burning smell coming from my electrical panel. How fast can an electrician get here?
For an urgent electrical hazard, our dispatch prioritizes immediate response. From our starting point near the Auburn Town Hall, we use WI-28 to reach most Downtown Auburn locations within 5 to 8 minutes. Please turn off power to the affected circuit at the breaker if it's safe to do so and evacuate the area around the panel.
