Avon Electrical Panel Upgrade Service
Your home’s panel box, or breaker box, is the central hub for your home’s entire electrical system. It’s where electricity comes into your home and travels through various electrical circuits. It has built-in circuit breakers that are responsible for protecting each electrical circuit when adverse conditions happen.
Electrical panel service is something that every homeowner will need from time to time. In general, electrical panel boxes last for about 25 to 40 years. The quality of installation, moisture conditions, and usage play a pivotal role in determining overall panel box lifespan. When your panel box is nearing the end of its usable lifespan, it’s important to get a prompt upgrade.
Here are signs your panel box is due for an upgrade.
- Visible corrosion
- Frequent circuit breaker tripping
- Dimming lights
- Buzzing or humming noises
If you’re currently experiencing problems like dimming lights and overloaded electrical circuits, electrical panel replacement is key. This service will ensure that your new panel box better accommodates your needs. If you don’t have enough electrical circuits to add new appliances to your home, you probably need electrical panel service.
Upgrading your panel box comes with many benefits you should be aware of. One of the most obvious is peace of mind. You don’t have to worry about overloaded electrical circuits and house fires. Rather, you can be sure that your new panel box is the right fit to meet your unique electrical demands.
A newer box will increase the resale value of your home. It can accommodate more electrical circuits and give you room for expansion in the future. You can also upgrade to a smart panel box if you so choose. This will give you the convenience of controlling your panel box from your smartphone. You can even receive alerts when there’s a malfunction with your panel box. This will allow you to seek out prompt repair assistance if necessary.
When you notice the signs that you need a panel box upgrade, understanding the replacement process can help. It all starts with scheduling a consultation with one of our fully licensed electricians. We’ll do a thorough evaluation of your existing setup to understand your electrical consumption needs. Then, we’ll recommend an appropriately sized panel box to accommodate your electrical needs. We can let you know if you need any upgrades, such as for wiring or increasing your amperage.
On your installation day, we’ll make sure the electric company safely shuts off the electricity to your home. We’ll get to work removing the wiring from your old panel box. Once we remove the old panel box, we’ll install the new one. We’ll hook up all your wiring and check every electric circuit to ensure it’s functioning correctly.
We always ensure we install everything correctly so it meets your local code requirements. It’s fairly common to need an electrical inspection from the local code office after the installation process. This is a normal part of the permitting process that our electricians will handle.