Depending on electrical needs, living in a modern age has many homeowners needing it like never before. The electrical systems often has a hard time keeping up with the demand with all devices, security systems, appliances, landscaping lighting, and standard power needs for outlets and lights inside. It also proves to be a safety hazard, as if the electrical panels are not up to par, the electrical system is impacted. Suggesting your electrical panel is in desperate need for an update, there are quite a few red flags that we at Burley Electrical Services would like to share today.
Upgrading to 200 Amp Service
Commonly installed in new homes, 200-amp electrical systems is typical. To maintain their appliances and other electrical needs the 200 amps of power are important. Frequently power outages or the breaker tripping, however, you will likely experience in any home built with less 200 amps. In addition to having difficulty with your electrical system, you will likely face challenges selling the house. If the amps are less than 200 as one of your top priorities, updating the electrical panel as a top priority.
Defective Lights
Generally, an outdated electrical panel, one that was improperly installed or that is simply failing, it will manifest with flickering or dimming lights. When you run a major appliance, seeing the lights flicker or dim is a prime example of a red flag that the electrical panel is outdated. The remedy will likely be to update the panel after an inspection finds the source for lighting issues.
Age of Electrical Panel
With prompt action, old, multi-family homes should be updated. All too often, older homes are equipped with old FPE and Zinsko panels, and being inadequate, they cannot keep up with the today’s electrical demand and are a high-risk fire hazard. Also, they are prone to overheating which easily evolves to fires since older electrical panels often fail at controlling electrical surges. It is simply not worth the risk if you are unsure though a previous owner may have upgraded the electrical panel. To find out with an inspection service, call in a certified electrician.
Upgrade Electrical Panel when Buying a New Home
An electrical inspection is in your better interest as a top priority when you first acquire a new home. It is well worth your efforts to update the panels should the inspection discover outdated panels. To keep you safe and electrical system efficient, you may also want to consider investing in other upgrades such as the breaker box and other recommendations the electrician. Because the risk after settling into your new home, the last thing you want is learning that your home’s electrical system safety.
Chronic Circuit Breaker Trips
When the breakers’ constantly trip, an indication that signifies the need for an electrical panel upgrade. The breakers will trip often in the event you are using more energy than what your current electrical system outputting. The breakers to trip in order to prevent overheating and fire and is associated inadequate amps. The electrical panel is outdated if the circuit breaker is tripping often.
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Contact Burley Electrical Services to ensure the project is done efficiently and safely when you need to update the electrical panel.
