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Be sure your current electric system can take on the load of your electric needs!
The standard for household power used to be 60 amps. However, modern homes may need as many as 200 amps to run air conditioners, heating units, computer equipment, extra kitchen appliances, high-definition televisions, and high-tech home automation devices. Set an inspection appointment to show and tell us about your household. We will advise and recommend how to best protect your family and home with the right amperage for the electric service panel(s) in your home - or business! Ease your mind and call us, today! (704) 872 - 1866
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Extra seasonal lighting plans? Be sure your current system can take on the load! The standard for household power used to be 60 amps. However, modern homes may need as many as 200 amps to run air conditioners, computer equipment, high-definition televisions, and high-tech home automation devices. Set an inspection appointment to show and tell us about your household. We will advise and recommend how to best protect your family and home with the right amperage for the electric service panel(s) in your home - or business! Ease your mind and call us, today! (704) 872 - 1866 Problem 1: Stove and dryer won't heat up, essentially 240 volt items not working, also some lights not working. M&R Brown Electric Solution: This usually indicates a problem with your incoming power supply. Call power company first to make sure problem is not on their end. Also, power company will come and check system free of charge. Once power company determines the problem is within the home electrical system it is most likely a damaged panel, main breaker or corroded panel or meter connections. CALL M & R Brown Electric at 704.872.1866! Problem 2: Kitchen, bathroom or outside receptacles not working M&R Brown Electric Solution: Check test and reset buttons on all GFCI devices and reset them. This may well save you the cost of a service trip. If this does not correct the problem, most likely one or all GFCI receptacles are defective. Problem 3: My smoke detectors are beeping and chirping constantly which is very annoying. M&R Brown Electric Solution: First, try replacing the battery. In many instances, smoke detectors are defective when they chirp constantly. We will arrive promptly and install top quality smoke detectors. In addition to smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector on each floor of your home are important to your safety. Problem 4: When I turn on my window air conditioner or microwave, it trips the breaker. M&R Brown Electric Solution: This usually occurs in older homes that don't have enough circuits to accommodate all of our modern day gadgets. It is always best to install individual dedicated circuits for window air conditioners microwaves, space heaters etc. Problem 5: I plugged something into an outlet and it sparked or popped or stopped working. M&R Brown Electric Solution: Chances are that you have more than one problem. Consider replacing all outlets and switches if the home is over 10 years old. This enables the electrician to repair multiple loose burned or incorrect connections. Never let an electrician repair the one affected outlet as a fix to this issue. CALL M&R Brown Electric today for a $59 dollar home electrical inspection and rest easy! 704.872.1866 
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