Have you ever noticed a metal rod sticking up out of the ground near your electric meter — maybe with a loose wire attached, or worse, one that’s been knocked off the wall by a weed eater?

It might look like an eyesore or a minor nuisance, but it’s actually one of the most important safety features in your home’s electrical system.

⚠️ What Is Grounding — and Why Does It Matter?

That rod is called a ground rod, and it’s there for one reason: to safely send excess electrical energy into the earth in the event of a fault, lightning strike, or surge.

If your home isn’t properly grounded, here’s what can go wrong:

• Power surges can damage electronics and appliances

• Breakers might not trip during a fault

• You risk shock hazards or even electrical fires

• Your surge protection system may not work at all

Proper grounding protects everything from your electrical panel to your expensive wiring and devices.

👎 Common Grounding Issues We See:

• Loose or disconnected ground wires (often pulled off by weed trimmers)

• Improperly driven or undersized ground rods

• Missing bonding between the water line, panel, and rod

• Rusted or outdated clamps and connections

• No ground rod at all (especially in older homes)

And let’s be honest — that wire flopping around outside your house? It’s not right, and it’s not safe.

🔧 What Kilowatt Electric Can Do for You:

• Inspect and test your home’s grounding system

• Install or replace ground rods properly

• Reconnect and secure pulled or damaged wires

• Ensure your system meets NEC 2023 code

• Keep your home and family protected

We offer fast, code-compliant service throughout Asheville, and yes — we actually show up

Ready to Stop Ignoring That Ground Rod?

📞 Call Kilowatt Electric (828)585-2500 for a grounding inspection or upgrade today. 

We’ll make sure your system is safe, secure, and out of harm’s way — so your home stays protected year-round.