Deter hazards by relying on Mr. Electric of Fishers and our trusted electrical panel upgrades. As your home ages, so does your electrical panel. With time, your aged electrical panel cannot support the demands of your home. To ensure full compliance and safety, electrical panel upgrades are the most viable solution.

On your electrical panel, you will notice there are a series of switches, known as circuit breakers. Each switch is in charge of a certain area of power. Some circuit breakers may have more than one switch, which means they are responsible for powering heavy-demand appliances. You will also find a main breaker, which controls the entire power system.

When electrical panel upgrades are near, you will likely notice several warning signs. Overloaded circuits are traditionally the culprit behind residential electrical panel upgrade needs. Symptoms of these cases may include flickering lights, inability to use several appliances on the same circuit, and circuit breakers that trip frequently or don’t trip at all. 

If you’ve detected the symptoms of electrical panel upgrades, it’s imperative to put the wheels in motion to have your unit replaced with Mr. Electric of Fishers. An outdated electrical panel can pose severe risks to your home and safety. These risks include damage to your devices and appliances, melted wiring, electrical fires, and electrical shock.

Electrical panels that date back more than 25 years pose an immediate risk to homes as they are known to carry various electrical safety hazards. These defective electrical panels include the following:

Federal Pacific Electric electrical panels have a known safety defect according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This defect is known to result in electric shock and electrical fires.

Similar to FPE panels, Zinsco electrical panels have a safety defect that allows power to flow through the system even when the system’s circuit breakers are shut off. Furthermore, these panels are known to overheat and melt circuit breakers, elevating the risk of electrical fire and electrocution.

If your home has a fuse box, you know you need a breaker box upgrade. Fuse boxes are the oldest form of electrical panel. They do not offer more than 30-60 amps of service and they are linked to an array of safety hazards, including electrocution and fires.

Pushmatic electrical panels are outdated panels that require electrical box upgrade services. These panels are equipped with insufficient circuit breakers that are highly difficult to resent. Additionally, they do not have a main circuit breaker, making them a hazard to your home.

If the electrical panel upgrade cost is a concern to you, rest assured you will be met with competitive prices when you choose Mr. Electric of Fishers. Costs depend on the area you are located in, the complexity of your upgrade, and the specifics of your electrical panel upgrade process. Reach out to our team to discuss your upgrade and request a service estimate.

Electrical panel repair may be performed to remedy the inefficiencies of your power supply. Based on a careful inspection conducted by our service professionals, we will provide you with the most effective course of action for your home. Depending on the quality of your power supply in relation to your needs, we may suggest a repair or a replacement.

When an electrical panel upgrade can be performed with repairs rather than a full replacement, our team may recommend one of several solutions. Depending on your system, we may suggest a circuit breaker replacement, rewiring, bus bar replacement, or electrical panel relocation. If these are not viable solutions, a full replacement will be performed.