Dirty power is when the power consistently fluctuates outside the acceptable range (usually 60Hz and +/-6V from 120V). You see this with flickering and blinking lights, breaker tripping, transformer issues, along with household equipment vibrations and noise. You may have referred to the issue as surges, spikes, lags, dips, transients, or power interruptions. All of this disrupts technology’s functionality.If you are trying to identify the issue, you cannot rely on just a voltage meter or current measurements to examine the power quality. Consulting with an electrician is the best solution. They may locate potential improper wiring or irregular grounding issues, among other issues. However, if you live in a rural area your delivered power may be dirty at your home or business. There are a few solutions to try:Book an electrician consult. They will assess the problem in your home with appropriate meters and suggest solutions.Add an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) so you can maintain power during input power failures.Plug LED lights and traditional incandescent bulbs into separate circuits.Investigate whether there are overloaded circuits or if using less items on the circuit improves the situation.Stop using dimmers switches for your lights. Try LED smart bulbs instead.Limit use of fans, variable-speed appliances, and microwaves.When not in use, turn off your household technology.Improve power quality with power factor correction, voltage stabilization, high frequency filters, harmonic filters, or line reactors.