Frequently Asked Generator & Electrical Questions

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No one wants to call in professional help when they're not needed. There are a lot of home and business owners who think that their electrical issue is no big deal and that they can get by if they ignore the problem, hoping it will eventually sort itself out, or they decide to take matters into their own hands.

Under no circumstances should you ever attempt to conduct your electrical work. Even if it's just a tiny problem, complete repairs won't meet safety standards and could sow the seeds of more serious issues down the line.

So, when should you call an electrician? Whenever you have an electrical problem! It's of no inconvenience to us to provide the reassurance you need. Besides, more often than not, tripping circuit breakers, flickering lights, faulty wiring, etc., warrant our immediate attention.

Telling us what is happening or happened will give us an idea of what is wrong. We cannot diagnose a problem over the phone, though. You wouldn't call a doctor and have him diagnose you over the phone. The same premise works for us, and we need to physically see what is going on to diagnose your problem correctly.

Figuring out the electrical loads of homes and businesses is essential. To determine the size of the electrical panel involves an audit of your appliances and a little bit of math. Your circuits should only be loaded up to 80% of the total capabilities. So, if you have a 15-amp circuit, the safe operating amperage would be no greater than 12 amps. Are you confused yet? If so, give MD Electrical Solutions, LLC a call, and we'll be happy to assist you in your energy load audit.

If you can safely turn the power off, do so and give us a call immediately. You might need an upgrade or some maintenance. Either way, this is a job for professionals.

A surge protector is a piece of equipment that suppresses the excess voltage in your system to prevent it from causing harm to your appliances and devices. In today's standards of computers, tablets, and smartphones, a surge protector is highly suggested because of the sensitivity of these devices to large surges of electricity.