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Losing power can be stressful, and one of the first questions homeowners ask is:
Do I call the utility company, or do I call an electrician?

The answer depends on one key thing—whether the problem is with the public power grid or your private home electrical system.

Today, I’ll show you exactly how to tell the difference.

Use this quick checklist below:

Situation → Who to Call:

• Whole neighborhood dark → Utility

• Downed power line or pole → Utility or 911 **never touch a down power line or damaged pole!

• Just your house, neighbors have power → Electrician

• Only one or two rooms without power → Electrician

• Burning smell, smoke, or sparks → Electrician immediately

• Breaker won’t reset → Electrician

• Only half the house has power → Electrician