We've experienced a problem with our electric a couple of times recently. The electric goes out in most of the house, but remains on in part of the kitchen, and on one wall in one bedroom. Turning the main disconnect on and off doesn';t seem to affect the situation. Electric remains off for about 30 minutes then comes back on. We have upgraded 200 amp service with fuses in the house.
The electric company will come and check it out but only when it's off and they haven't been able to get here while it's been off. We seem to be the only ones reporting the problem.
The electric has been "surging(?)" for some time, meaning that lights will pulsate or waver or dim somewhat intermittently. Also, when the refrigerator comes on, it causes a quick flicker in other things that are on.
Oh and I just remembered, a couple of days before losing the electric the first time about a week ago, the power was reduced once to the point where lights were on but very dim and there wasn't enough electric to turn on the TV.
Anyone know what might be happening with all this? Could it be related to the electric company's equipment or am I more likely going to end up having to call an electrician?
Thanks.