Service That Handles What Your Home Demands

Sergeant Electric installs, upgrades, and repairs electrical service throughout Lansing, Michigan.

Your electrical service connects your home to the utility grid and determines how much power your panel can distribute to circuits. If you live in Lansing and your lights dim when the air conditioner starts, or your breaker trips every time you use the microwave and toaster at once, your service is not sized for the load you are pulling. Older homes often have 60 or 100 amp service that cannot support modern appliances, heating systems, and electronics running simultaneously.

Sergeant Electric installs new electrical service for homes and commercial properties, upgrades existing service to increase capacity, and performs emergency repairs after storms damage weatherheads, service wires, or meter bases. Inspections identify problems with grounding, damaged components, and wiring that has deteriorated from age or weather exposure. After service work is complete, your home can handle its full electrical load without voltage drops, and damaged components are replaced to restore safe operation.

If you are experiencing power issues or need service upgraded in Lansing, contact Sergeant Electric to evaluate your system.

What a Service Upgrade Involves

Sergeant Electric coordinates with the utility to disconnect power at the meter, then replaces the weatherhead, service wire, meter base, and main disconnect if required. In Lansing, older service installations often lack proper grounding or use aluminum wire that needs special connectors to remain safe. The new service wire is sized to match the upgraded panel rating, typically 200 amps for most residential properties.

Once the upgrade is finished, you will notice that lights stay bright when appliances turn on, your panel does not feel warm under load, and breakers stop tripping during normal use. The system is inspected and reconnected by the utility after all work passes code.

Storm damage repairs include replacing weatherheads that have been torn from the roof, meter bases damaged by fallen branches, and service wires that have been pulled loose or shorted by contact with trees or debris. Sergeant Electric inspects the entire service entry to confirm it is safe to restore power and replaces any components that show signs of burning, corrosion, or mechanical damage.

What You Should Know Before Upgrading

People in Lansing often ask how long a service upgrade takes, whether the utility needs to be involved, and what signs indicate storm damage that needs immediate repair.

How long does a service upgrade take?
Most service upgrades take one full day, including utility disconnection and reconnection. If the panel is also being replaced, the work may extend into a second day depending on the number of circuits and the complexity of the installation.
What are the signs that my service needs upgrading?
Lights that dim when appliances start, breakers that trip frequently, or a panel rated below 100 amps are all signs that your service cannot handle your electrical load. If you are adding major appliances or an electric vehicle charger, an upgrade is usually required.
What does the utility company do during a service upgrade?
The utility disconnects power at the meter before work begins and reconnects it after the installation is inspected and approved. Sergeant Electric schedules the disconnection and coordinates the reconnection once the job is complete.
What kind of storm damage requires immediate repair?
Weatherheads that are hanging loose, service wires touching the roof or ground, burned or melted meter bases, and any visible arcing or sparking require immediate attention. Sergeant Electric responds quickly to assess damage and restore safe power.
Can I use my electrical system during a service upgrade?
No, power is completely disconnected during the upgrade and remains off until the utility reconnects service after the final inspection. Plan for a full day without electricity and make arrangements for refrigerated items if needed.

If your breakers trip under normal use or a recent storm damaged your service entry in Lansing, Sergeant Electric can evaluate the system and perform the necessary repairs or upgrades. Contact us to schedule an inspection.