Why do my lights dim when the air conditioner turns on, or when the furnace, microwave, washing machine or other equipment comes on?

Answer: Identifying the cause of Dimming Lights and determining the extent of the problem can be time consuming. Our CurrentSAFE, Standard Home Electrical Hazard Detection Service, INCLUDES testing and documenting the conditions for all of the following possibilities.

• Low Voltage
• Loose Connections
• Under-Sized Wiring
• Resistance Problem In Wiring
• Phase Imbalance
• Circuit Breaker Malfunction
• Overloading of Circuits

There may be issues directly related to the specific wiring in your home that may or may not make it economical to eliminate the dimming completely.

Other issues found that are beyond our Standard Service testing procedures include:

• Failing motors or internal wiring issues in appliances or heating and air conditioning equipment.
• The quality of power provided by the utility company. NOTE: This does not always mean that the utility provider is obligated to rectify the problem. Utility providers have acceptable limits and tolerances that allow some fluctuation.

It will be necessary to experience the dimming event to identify the problem. When we have completed our service, we will provide you with a report detailing our findings. We will review the report with you and discuss your options.