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    JoeW87 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Dec 29, 2013, 11:34 PM
    Odd
    We have moved into our contract for deed home and have been living here for roughly eight months. Never had any issues with the electric but last night I turned our electric stove on and the lights dimmed badly so I turned the stove back off, which caused nearly all of our lights to go out now. Checked breaker box and none were flipped. I have even unplugged the stove and the lights refuse to work without it plugged and on. Any suggestions on what it could be?
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    Dec 30, 2013, 12:37 AM
    Was there a home inspection prior to purchase ?

    Did you open the breaker box and check for anything and check voltages at the various points ?
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    Dec 30, 2013, 04:53 AM
    You need to get a licensed electrician on-site as quickly as possible!

    Also, contact your local power company to make sure that the Neutral feeder to your home has not been compromised.
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    Dec 30, 2013, 05:29 AM
    I agree with Don, call the utility and a licensed sparky without delay...
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    Dec 30, 2013, 06:19 AM
    I also agree. Reset the main breaker and if that does not work, call the power company. Sounds like you have lost 1/2 of your service. Probably at the pole.
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