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Inspect External Electrical Panel and Check Voltage

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Service Call, Customer said their Electric Bill was super high, I wonder why.. #electrician

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What happens here

Begin by inspecting the external electrical service panel. Visually check for any unusual conditions, such as the bee nest observed in the video, or signs of damage. Use a multimeter to measure the incoming voltage to ensure it is within the standard 120-240V range for residential service. Pay attention to any abnormal sounds like buzzing, which could indicate a serious electrical issue or arcing. The electrician in the video notes a reading of 240V, followed by a buzzing sound from the meter, which is a critical observation.

Goal: Confirm basic electrical service functionality and identify initial anomalies.

Tools and materials

  • Headlamp — Providing additional illumination for better visibility inside the panel
  • Multimeter Fluke — Checking the incoming voltage to the electrical panel
  • Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes from debris or electrical arcs

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yeah some there be nest in there expensive yeah what is the rating 240 240 going down what does that mean all right so we got to the customer's house and they said that they've been having a huge spike in their electrical bill recently like $1,700 a month so they called us out to see why their bill was so high and we checked the main electrical panel

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