Homeowner Responsibility: Electrical System Maintenance

Reading Municipal Light Department (RMLD) and homeowners share responsibility for keeping electrical service safe and reliable. Here's how it breaks down:

RMLD takes care of: 

  • The service line from the pole to your home
  • The electric meter
  • Connectors at the weatherhead
  • Reliable delivery of electricity 

You're responsible for: 

  • Weatherhead
  • Electric service entrance cable
  • Point of attachment 
  • Meter box/base
  • Wiring from the meter into your home
  • Electric panel
  • Breaker box 
  • Keeping trees and brushes away from the service area
  • Contacting a licensed electrician for repairs and upgrades 

Stay safe and prepared: 

  • Keep your meter accessible 
  • Trim vegetation regularly 
  • Have your system inspected once every five years by a licensed electrician 
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