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Circuit Breaker Installation in Lansing and East Lansing, MI

Safe, Professional Circuit Breaker Installation

If your home experiences frequent power outages or if using one electrical appliance causes others to behave strangely, you may have an issue with your circuit breaker. Like other electrical systems, circuit breakers experience wear and tear over time and may need repairs, upgrades, or even replacement. At Mr. Electric of Lansing, we have extensive experience installing circuit breakers in Lansing and East Lansing, MI. We also specialize in circuit breaker updates, which may be necessary if you add additional large appliances to your home or business or are completing a remodel, renovation, or addition. Call us today to schedule a consultation or request an estimate for the cost of circuit breaker installation.

Circuit Breaker Installation in Lansing and East Lansing, MI

Safe, Professional Circuit Breaker Installation

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  • Electricity enters your home from the main power box and goes into a circuit breaker box. There, it is split into different circuits corresponding to different areas of your home. Each circuit carries enough power to operate the appliances in that area safely. If more power enters a circuit than is safe, the circuit breaker trips, and power is shut off to that area. Generally, bedrooms, living rooms, and dining rooms operate on 15-amp circuits, while kitchens, laundry rooms, and bathrooms operate on 20-amp circuits. Major appliances like dishwashers, washing machines, electric dryers, large refrigerators, and ranges require 30- to 50-amp circuits. If your power goes out when you plug in one extra appliance or use the dishwasher and microwave at the same time, you may need a circuit breaker update or circuit breaker replacement.

  • Installing a circuit breaker is complex and can be dangerous if you don’t have the right tools or enough experience. If you try to figure out how to install a circuit breaker yourself, you risk violating your home warranty or homeowner’s insurance policy and affecting the value of your home. You might also be violating electrical codes and building codes. If you make a mistake, you might injure yourself or damage your property. Professionals have decades of experience and can complete a circuit breaker update or installation efficiently and safely. You can rest assured that your home’s electrical system will function safely and correctly for decades. You’ll save money and time by hiring a professional in the long term.

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When Do You Need a Circuit Breaker Update or Installation?

Most residential circuit breakers last around 25-40 years with proper maintenance. Other factors can influence the lifespan of your circuit breaker, such as damage from rodents, fire, flood, improper installation, or poor maintenance or repairs. It may be time to call our technicians for a circuit breaker update or new circuit breaker installation if you notice any of these warning signs:

  • The breakers trip multiple times a week
  • Using more than one appliance simultaneously makes the power go out.
  • The electrical panel is visibly damaged, rusted, or corroded.
  • The breaker switches are melted or scorched.
  • You smell a burning smell or fishy Odor.
  • You see sparks or arcs from outlets or appliances.
  • Your lights flicker or dim when using an appliance.
  • Light bulbs burn out very quickly.
  • Your home has the wrong amp wiring.
  • You see damaged or melted wires.
  • You are using multiple power strips because you don’t have enough outlets.
  • You are installing new large appliances.
  • You’re completing a home remodel, renovation, or addition.
  • You’re converting an attic, basement, or garage into a livable space.
  • You need added power for a workshop.
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