10/10/2026
⚡ 95 VOLTS ON A REFRIGERATOR — A SERIOUS ELECTRICAL HAZARD! ⚡
🚨 Just because it works doesn’t mean it’s safe!
We recently responded to a service call where a homeowner reported getting shocked by their refrigerator and experiencing electrical arcing to the metal waterline.
After testing, we discovered 95 VOLTS on the metal frame of the refrigerator!
Further troubleshooting led us to the main electrical panel, where we discovered the two neutral bars were NOT bonded together! Once we installed the proper bonding jumper, the refrigerator was no longer energized.
⚠️ But here’s the scary part…
The more we inspected the panel, the more unsafe conditions and electrical code violations we discovered!
THIS IS WHY WHO YOU HIRE MATTERS!
When replacing or upgrading your electrical panel, make sure you’re hiring a licensed, trained, and insured electrical contractor.
We understand wanting to save money, but hiring the cheapest person who says, “Yeah, I can change out your panel,” can come at a much higher price.
Improper electrical work can lead to electrical shocks, fires, serious injuries, or even death.
Your family’s safety is NEVER worth cutting corners!
At Shelton Electrical Services, we take pride in doing electrical work RIGHT, SAFELY, and TO CODE!
⚡ Shelton Electrical Services
The Electricians You Can Trust!