Electrical Blog for Ann Arbor Homeowners
Answers to the questions we hear most on the job, written by electricians who've been working in Washtenaw County homes since 1994.
Electrical Panel Upgrades
100 Amp vs 200 Amp Service: When Is It Time to Upgrade?
A 100 amp panel can still be enough, and sometimes it is not. Your main breaker shows what you have, and a load calculation shows whether an EV charger, heat pump or hot tub will fit.
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Generator Installation
Generator Interlock vs Transfer Switch for a Portable Generator
You bought a portable generator for the next ice storm and now need a safe way to power the house. An interlock kit runs any circuit in the panel. A transfer switch runs a set you choose ahead of time.
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Home Rewiring
Knob and Tube Wiring Insurance in Michigan: What Homeowners and Buyers Should Know
An insurance questionnaire or a home inspection report can bring knob and tube wiring into a purchase fast. Insurers mostly want to know whether the old circuits are still live, and an electrician can put that in writing.
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Home Rewiring
Knob and Tube Wiring Replacement Cost and What Affects It
No two old houses are wired the same, so no two replacements cost the same. House size, access from the attic and basement, live circuits and the panel move the price most.
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Electrical Repair
Why Are My Lights Flickering? Causes and Fixes for Ann Arbor Homes
A flicker can mean a loose bulb or a loose service connection. Here's how to tell whether it's one fixture, one circuit or the whole house, and who to call for each.
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EV Charger Installation
EV Charger Not Working? Level 2 Charger Troubleshooting at Home
You plug in at night and wake up to an empty battery. These homeowner checks solve many EV charger problems, and the warning signs below tell you when the circuit needs an electrician.
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Generator Installation
Generator Maintenance for Michigan Homes, Season by Season
A generator that sits idle for months has to start the moment an ice storm drops the power. This season-by-season checklist keeps standby and portable generators ready in Michigan.
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EV Charger Installation
Level 1 vs. Level 2 EV Charging at Home
Your new EV came with a cord that plugs into a regular outlet. Here's how Level 1 and Level 2 charging compare, why fast charging stays at public stations, and who needs an upgrade.
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Electrical Panel Upgrades
Understanding Your Electrical Panel and How to Read a Breaker Box
The gray box in your basement controls every circuit in your home. Learn how to read a breaker box, what the numbers mean and when a panel needs an electrician's attention.
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Lighting Installation
Smart Bulb Not Responding? How to Troubleshoot Smart Lights
When a smart bulb stops answering the app or starts flickering, the fix is usually quick. Here are the checks to try first and the wiring issues that need an electrician.
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