I bought a house built in 1989 back in 2019, and since then I've had a slew of issues with appliances and electrical systems. I've replaced two pool pumps, a saltwater converter (which is broken again), two new ceiling fans that died after installation, a dishwasher, and even a fan switch. Plus, one of my solar panels quit, and I got shocked when hanging Christmas lights from my metal roof. I had an electrician check everything, but they didn't find any problems. All these failures have happened after buying them since 2019, and I'm starting to wonder if there's an issue with my house's electrical system or if I'm just having bad luck. Any thoughts?
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I totally get where you're coming from. It sounds like you might have a floating neutral issue, which could be causing all your problems. I bought a power monitor for my house after a similar run of bad luck, and it really helped identify issues. It might be worth looking into, especially if your electrician didn't catch anything.
Have you thought about getting a whole house surge protector? They help prevent damage from power surges that can cause problems like yours. It could be worth checking out.
How do I figure out if I really need one? I’m starting to think a lot of this might just be coincidence and low-quality products.
Honestly, everything you've mentioned isn’t too far off from what many people are experiencing these days. Appliance quality seems to have dropped a lot lately. Just make sure you're buying from reliable sources and consider getting surge protectors to cover your expensive items. They can really save you in the long run.
I agree! I added surge protectors to my major appliances after losing a few. It’s good peace of mind.
Can you explain more about the power monitor you bought? I have some flickering lights and was wondering if that could be related.