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Professional Residential Electrical Panel Services in Fairfax, VA

The rapid advancements in technology and our growing reliance on electric power necessitate a robust home electrical panel that can meet our requirements. The electrical panel, also known as the circuit breaker box, supervises electricity distribution throughout your home. A circuit breaker is engineered to stop the electrical current during spikes in demand, serving as a safety mechanism to prevent circuit overloading, which could potentially cause electrical fires. Wear and tear over time could cause your electrical panel to fail. Mr. Electric of Fairfax delivers premier electrical panel services in Fairfax, VA, ensuring your home is safe and operating optimally. Get in touch with us today to discover more about our top-tier electrical panel replacement and repair services.

Professional Residential Electrical Panel Services in Fairfax, VA
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  • An electrical panel acts as the controlling center for electricity in your dwelling. After receiving power from the utility provider, it distributes the energy to various circuits throughout your home. Each circuit is protected by a breaker or fuse to avert overloading and potential electrical fires.

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Reasons to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel

Opting to upgrade your electrical panel can provide a host of benefits. The following are typical motivations homeowners have for modernizing their electrical panels.

High Energy Consumption

In the era of advanced technology, households are heavily dependent on high levels of energy. Your current electrical panel may struggle to meet this growing demand.

Home Renovations

If your remodeling plans involve adding new rooms or installing sizable appliances like a hot tub or electric vehicle charger, your current panel might be incapable of handling the increased load. Upgrading to a higher capacity electrical panel is a good solution to meet the additional energy needs.

Outdated Panel

We suggest considering an upgrade if your house is over 20 years old and still uses the initial electrical panel. Older panels often feature antiquated technology and could have defective wiring, posing a heightened fire risk.

Recognizing a Defective Electrical Panel

The most widespread problems with older electrical panels arise from overloaded circuits. The initial signs of an overburdened electrical panel are flickering lights when turning on appliances. A faulty panel typically causes frequent breaker tripping. Occasionally, breakers may fail to trip, leading to hazardous situations like electric shock, wire melting, smoke, fire, or even electrocution. It's vital to have our experts assess your electrical system's condition.

Signs It’s Time for an Electrical Panel Upgrade

Your electrical panel might show signs of wear and tear or deterioration. Our team can examine your existing electrical panel to determine if an upgrade is warranted. Typical signs that suggest it may be time for an electrical panel upgrade include:

  • Signs of rust or corrosion
  • A hot electrical panel
  • Signs of crackling or sizzling noises
  • Possession of a split-bus panel or a fuse block panel in your home
  • Appliances not being able to work at full capacity
  • Over-reliance on extension cords
  • Your home operates on a 60-amp electrical service
  • Your home has a 100-amp electrical service, but some appliances can't be used at the same time

  • Homes that are more than a quarter-century old may require an upgraded electrical panel. We suggest an inspection if your electrical panel was installed before 1990. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has deemed Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) electrical panels as unsafe. These panels, installed in newly built homes from the 1950s to 1980s, could have manufacturing defects that heighten the risk of fires or electric shocks. Zinsco electrical panels, discontinued in the 70s, had a defective design allowing electrical circulation even when the panel was switched off. Pushmatic electrical panels don't have a main breaker switch. If your home has a fuse box, it might not support the required 200+ amp power supply. In such cases, replacing the fuse box with an electrical panel system is crucial.

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