Professional Electrical Repair in Houma, LA – Restoring Safe, Reliable Power with MK Electric Man

If you're experiencing blinking lights, dimming bulbs, or voltage drops in your home, you're not alone. These are some of the most common electrical issues homeowners face, and they can signal serious problems within your electrical system. At MK Electric Man – Electrician, we recently responded to just such a case in Houma, LA, where a homeowner reached out with concerns about inconsistent power flow and flickering lights.

As always, our team arrived promptly and ready to troubleshoot and provide expert residential electrical repair — exactly what we’re known for. Here's a full breakdown of the job, our process, and how we restored safe, consistent power to this customer’s home.

🔍 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦: 𝐅𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 & 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐬

Upon arrival at the customer’s residence in Houma, LA, we were immediately made aware of the issue: lights were blinking and dimming, particularly when certain appliances — such as a vacuum cleaner — were plugged into a 15 amp 120-volt receptacle in the bedroom. These kinds of symptoms are often signs of loose connections, overloaded circuits, or issues in the main electrical feed — and they require a thorough diagnosis to avoid further damage or potential hazards.

🧰 𝐓𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭

We started by troubleshooting the 15 amp 120-volt circuit in the affected bedroom. Our first step was to test voltage levels across the receptacles using a reliable multimeter. We discovered that the voltage dropped by about 15% every time the vacuum cleaner was used — a clear indication that the circuit wasn’t able to handle the load efficiently.

We then opened up and inspected all devices on that circuit. Several of the receptacles showed loose terminal connections, which can cause arcing, overheating, and unpredictable voltage behavior. These types of connection issues are not always visible to the untrained eye, but they can be serious safety concerns if left unresolved.

⚡ 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝 – 𝐀 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐝

While the circuit-level repairs were underway, we also turned our attention to the main electrical feed for the home. Voltage issues on multiple circuits often point to problems upstream from individual outlets. We opened the panel and inspected the main terminal connections.

We found that the black (hot), red (hot), and white (neutral) wires on the 125 amp main wire feeder were all loose. Loose main feed connections can be extremely dangerous — they can overheat, cause energy loss, or even spark a fire under high-load conditions.

We immediately tightened all terminal connections and applied anti-corrosion inhibitor lubricant to ensure long-lasting, clean electrical contact.

🔧 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐬 & 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐝

- Replaced faulty and worn 15 amp, 120-volt receptacles on the affected bedroom circuit.

- Tightened all loose wiring connections within the circuit to ensure safety and reliability.

- Secured main feeder terminal connections in the panel for improved electrical performance.

- Applied anti-corrosion inhibitor lubricant to key electrical terminals, enhancing conductivity and durability.

✅ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭: 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐝

Once all repairs were completed, we powered the system back on and monitored the voltage under normal and high-load conditions. No voltage drops occurred, and all lights remained steady — even while the vacuum cleaner was running. The customer was extremely relieved and happy to know their home’s electrical system was now functioning safely and efficiently.

The total budget for the job was $95.00, and it included all diagnostic work, labor, and the necessary replacement materials.

📍 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐦𝐚, 𝐋𝐀?

If you're dealing with flickering lights, dimming power, or unreliable outlets, don’t wait — these are signs that your home’s electrical system might need immediate attention. At MK Electric Man – Electrician, we’re proud to provide trusted, professional electrical repair services in Houma, LA, and surrounding areas.

We specialize in:

- Specializing in residential and commercial electrical repair services.

- Expert power and lighting installations tailored to client needs.

- Efficient troubleshooting of electrical outages to restore functionality.

- Comprehensive breaker panel upgrades and service replacements for enhanced safety and performance.

Reach out today and let our skilled, licensed electricians keep your home or business powered safely and reliably.

Service provided: Electrical Repairs

Budget: 95.00

Location: Houma, LA