A home is outfitted with an electrical panel that provides between 150 to 200 amps of power to a home. However, there are times when your electrical panel doesn’t provide enough power or additional circuits are added to a home during a renovation. There are a number of different reasons why you will want to upgrade your electrical panel. Simon Electric will share when it is time to upgrade your electrical panel.

Electrical Wiring Problems

Faulty wiring often reveals a lot about the overall electrical system, including the age of the electrical panel. Faulty wiring can be a common problem in older homes, as not only is there faulty wiring, but the electrical system may be outdated and is not up to code. When there is faulty wiring it can also pose a major fire hazard. When the electrical wiring is faulty you may experience flickering or dimming lights, a burning smell, sparking outlets, and frequent shocks when touching appliances. When you have faulty wiring it is worth investigating. More often than not, it will reveal the age of the home electrical system. It is recommended that the electrical panel gets replaced every 20 to 30 years depending on the quality of electrical panels. When you have an old electrical system combined with faulty wiring, it is time to upgrade the electrical panel.

Installing New Electrical Appliances

When you want to install a hot tub or upgrade your washer and dryer, often your current electrical panel will not support the demands of the new appliances. When the new appliance needs more power than you have, then it is time to upgrade the electrical panel. Most residential electrical panels provide between 150 and 200 amps. However, when adding bigger or newer appliances you will find you do not have enough power. When you discover you need more power for new appliances, you can add circuits to the home and upgrade you electrical panel up to 400 amps.

Change a Fuse Box to a Breaker Box?

Does your home have a fuse box and not an electrical panel? Fuse boxes have been phasing out for quite some time now. There are many reason why people are tired of fuse boxes and want to switch the electrical system to breakers. When a fuse blows out you have to replace them each time, unlike a breaker that trips and simply needs to be reset. Breakers can wear out over time but it takes years before you ever have to replace a breaker. When it comes to electrical anomalies, fuses react slightly slower than a breaker and electrical panel. To enhance the safety of the household, electrical panels are better. If your home is still using fuses, it is time to switch to an electrical panel and breakers.

Electrical Wiring, Fixture Installations & More in Delray Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Jupiter & Boca Raton & Palm Beach County, Florida

When you find it is time to upgrade your electrical panel you will need the help of a professional electrician to inspect your electrical system, as well as add electrical wiring as needed along with new circuits, and more. To ensure electrical safety and efficient power, contact Simon Electric for your electrical panel upgrade, inspection and more.