Your home’s electrical panel is the heart of your electrical services. If the power goes out, even to just one part of your home, it can be incredibly inconvenient, and it can affect your safety. Electrical panels typically last between 25-40 years; however, certain situations can increase wear and tear, damage your electrical panel, or cause you to need more power than it can provide. At Mr. Electric of Clifton Park, our experts can determine if you need electrical panel repair or an electrical panel upgrade. Call us today to schedule a consultation in Clifton Park, NY or the surrounding area.
Signs You Need a Residential Electrical Panel Upgrade
Certain warning signs indicate you need to invest in an electrical panel upgrade or replacement. For instance, if you have an older home that operates on fuses instead of circuit breakers, you should update to a safer electrical panel. Other signs that you should call our experienced professionals for an electrical panel upgrade are:
- Flickering or dimming lights
- Breakers that keep tripping
- Using more than one appliance at a time causes a power outage
- A burning smell or black marks around outlets
- Sparks or arcs when using appliances
- A fishy odor
- Damaged or burnt electrical panel
- Light bulbs burn out very quickly
- The electrical panel is hot to the touch
- You see smoke coming from the panel or outlets
- You are completing a home renovation or remodel
- You plan to add major appliances to your home, like a dishwasher or washer and dryer
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