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things in your home on electricity—from charging your to keeping the temperature inside where you want it. That's why it's when electricity in our homes doesn't work the way we . For many homeowners, this stress can come to a head when lights flicker after their system starts to .

The question remains: Do dimming or flickering lights at the beginning of HVAC cycles a serious electrical problem? It .

When are dimming or flickering lights considered ?

If you're dimming that lasts for a fraction of a second when your HVAC , it isn't something to be about.

While it might not feel like it, your home has a amount of electricity it can use at any given time. Large appliances—like your HVAC system—need a amount of electricity to start up. When those appliances turn on, they a larger amount of the available electricity. This means the other appliances in your home, like your lights, available to them.

If this is the issue you are facing, your lights should dim for less than a second and quickly return to full brightness. If you're the flickering, schedule an appointment with Web Connect Demo. We'll and see if an equipment upgrade or circuit changes can the problem.

When should I flickering lights?

Flickering lights can also a more serious matter. Don't yourself. The problem could be for you or your home. a professional if you :

  • Lights that continue to flicker. The normal flickering that when there isn't enough power to all appliances in your home should last a fraction of a second. If your lights continue to flicker on and off when you start your HVAC system—or at any other time—you could have with your wiring.
  • Lights that dim . When you experience dimming, the effect is enough that you notice a small, brief change. If the intensity of your lights drops considerably, you have something wrong with the outdoor compressor on your air conditioner.
  • A circuit breaker trip when you your HVAC. Circuit breakers are part of your home's electrical system. When they trip and shut off power to of your (powered by a specific circuit), they are attempting to protect you from with your circuit. While it be that you have too many appliances on the same circuit, it's to bring a professional in to there isn't a more serious problem.

Any time your HVAC system and lights don't work together, it's to call in to take a look. The team at Web Connect Demo is here to . When you need us, you can give us a call at 123-123-1234 or an appointment online. We'll make sure everything is in order so can feel safe in your home.