If you've noticed that all or some of your lights have been flickering? In most cases, it can be a simple faulty lightbulb, but in other cases it can mean something more serious — and potentially dangerous. The only way to know for sure is to contact our team at Old Crow Electrical Services.

The term Grounding in electrical systems refers to the practice of connecting the electrical system to the earth. This is done to ensure safety by providing a path for excess electrical current to disperse harmlessly into the ground in case of a fault, such as a short circuit. This act helps to prevent electric shock, electrical fires, and damage to expensive appliances.

The appliances that typically use the most electricity in homes include air conditioners, space heaters, water heaters, clothes dryers, refrigerators, and electric ovens to name a few. The actual consumption can vary based on the efficiency of the appliances, how often they are used, and the overall size of the home.

As the summer or winter months roll around, you probably start to experience more power outages than usual in your North Carolina home. In fact, these are the times of the year when the experts at Old Crow Electrical Services receive the most calls from the local community. Your first option is to check the circuit breaker box. The rows and rows of switches make it almost impossible to guess which one is linked to which appliance, so naturally, most people just flip the switches that are out of alignment to get everything working again. However, we should warn you this doesn’t always solve your problem. In addition, unnecessarily flipping switches can lead to load failures and premature blow-outs.