Electrical Panel Upgrade or Replacement in Palm Harbor
Is it Time For An Electrical Panel Upgrade Or Replacement?
At SafeCircuit Electric & Lighting, we take pride in upgrading or replacing potentially hazardous electrical panels with safe, up to code service panels designed to trip within milliseconds of a fault. Contact us to see if it’s time for an electrical panel upgrade or replacement for your home. Located in Palm Harbor, Florida, we provide service to Palm Harbor, East Lake, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar, Tarpon Springs, and Dunedin.
What Is An Electrical Panel?
About Electrical Panels
Electrical Panels are also often called a service panel, breaker panel, circuit breaker panel, electrical service panel, breaker box, distribution panel, or panelboard. Electrical panels receive the incoming utility power after flowing through your electrical meter. Then, it distributes the incoming electricity to all of the outlets, switches, and electrical appliances in your home. The circuit breakers within your electrical panel protect the wires in each circuit from overheating.
Is Your Electrical Panel Safe?
A common misconception among homeowners is that functioning electricity indicates that your electrical panel is functioning. While power does flow through a circuit breaker, the purpose of a breaker is to disconnect power to prevent excessive current from causing damage within the circuit, or even worse, causing a fire! Unfortunately, the result is that homeowners are often unaware that their electrical panel is not functioning until an actual problem arises. The consequences could be catastrophic. Keep your home and family safe by replacing an outdated panel before it counts.
Electrical Panel Replacement
When Should You Replace Your Electrical Panel?
Although having your electrical panel inspected is imperative if your home is 40 or more years old, circuit breakers can become unpredictable within 20 to 30 years. If your home is over 20 years old, we strongly recommend that you call a qualified electrician to make sure your electrical panel is safe. As an electrical panel nears the end of its lifespan, breakers can fail to trip without any warning that your circuit breakers are faulty. Additionally, safety regulations today are different than they were many years ago. Certain brands used during that time were later thought potentially dangerous. Some homeowners still have these panels in their homes today because they are unaware of the potential dangers.
Electrical Panel Upgrade
When Should You Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
With conveniences such as dishwashers, central air conditions, etc., the electrical system of a modern home has a higher demand. Most single-family homes either have a 100 amp or 200 amp electrical panel. Homes with a 100 amp panel may find that additions to your home or adding new appliances could cause a higher demand than your current electrical panel can handle. In that case, an upgrade can prevent your electrical panel from overloading. Upgrading your electrical panel would provide your home with the electrical capacity to safely accommodate the increased demand on your home’s electrical system.
Circuit Breakers
What Is A Circuit Breaker?
Circuit breakers are the individual switches within your electrical panel. Their purpose is to monitor electrical current. They will automatically shut off power if an electrical fault occurs and reset when you turn it back on. Functioning circuit breakers are essential for your safety to prevent damage within the circuit and conditions that may cause a fire.
Circuit Breaker Replacement
Generally, a circuit breaker within an electrical panel may not need replacing within its expected lifespan. However, occasionally a circuit breaker may break and need to be replaced. If that is the case, the circuit breaker replacement must be a breaker listed for use in your electrical panel to work correctly.
Are Your Circuits Overloaded?
6 Signs That You May Have An Overloaded Circuit
While there may not be any warning signs of an electrical problem, there can be signs of a potential electrical issue. Contact us if you notice any of the following:
- Hot Switch Plates
- Burning Odor
- Electric Shocks or Sparks
- Flickering Lights
- Frequently Tripped Breakers
- Buzzing Noises
In addition to an electrical panel upgrade or replacement, we also offer:
- Residential Electrical Services
- Surge Protection & Efficient Energy Solutions
- Commercial Electric & Lighting
- Indoor or Outdoor Lighting
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you think you may need an electrical panel upgrade or replacement for your home in Palm Harbor or our nearby service areas!
