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Electrical Panel Upgrades in Inglewood, CA

Home Electrical Panel Upgrades

Your home’s electrical panel works hard to regulate the electricity flowing through it. When a circuit demands too much electricity, the circuit breaker will trip to stop from overloading the wiring. An overloaded wire can cause a fire. An updated electrical panel ensures your system can handle the increased electrical demands of today’s modern homes. While your devices and appliances may be energy efficient, most households use a significant amount of gadgets that may stress the electrical system. Mr. Electric of Inglewood offers residential electrical panel upgrades for Inglewood, CA. Contact us to get an estimate on an electrical box upgrade today.

Mr. Electric electrician working on a circuit breaker

How Does an Electrical Panel Work?

Your electric company’s main power line connects to the power meter outside your home. The electrical panel is typically found in the utility room, closet, or garage. It houses rows of circuit breakers that distribute electricity from the main power line into branch lines. The electrical panel has a main power breaker that will switch off the power to the system if necessary.

Signs You Need Electrical Panel Upgrades

Older electrical panels often overwork themselves to keep up with your home’s energy demands. You may notice flickering lights or appliances that won’t work when plugged into the same circuit as others. Circuit breakers will often trip or even fail to trip. If your circuit breakers don’t trip when overloaded, you are at a higher risk of electric shock. The worst-case scenario when a circuit breaker doesn’t flip is the overloaded circuits cause smoke, fire, or melted wires. The common signs that you need an electrical panel upgrade include the following:

  • The electrical panel makes buzzing or crackling sounds.
  • The electrical panel interior feels hot.
  • The circuit breakers are covered with corrosion or rust.
  • You use multiple extension cords.
  • Appliances will not run at full power.
  • You do not have upgraded GFCI outlets in rooms with moisture.
  • You have a 60-amp electrical service. 
  • Your home has an upgraded 100-amp electrical service but will not run all appliances.
  • You have an older split-bus or fuse block panel without a main breaker. 

Defective Electrical Panels

We always recommend a home electrical panel upgrade when your unit is more than 25 years old. An aging panel can cause fire hazards and other electrical issues. Many electrical panels installed before 1990 are unsafe. Some of these defective electrical panels that need upgraded immediately include the following:

Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Electrical Panel 

The (FPE) Electrical Panel can be found in homes that were built between 1950 and 1980. It has multiple design defects that increase the risk of fire and electric shock. The FPE is classified as defective by the

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.  

Zinsco Electrical Panel 

Zinsco panels have a defective design that allows electricity to flow when breakers are turned off. This flow can cause switches to melt and become a fire hazard. They have not been available for purchase since the 1970s but are still found in some modern homes.

Pushmatic Electrical Panel

Pushmatic panels were designed without a breaker switch. They cannot stop a power flow at once. These panels also have weak breaker switches that may break over time.

Fuse Boxes

Fuse boxes were designed to only handle up to 60 amps of power. The average home requires about 200 amps. Fuse boxes pose a large electrocution and fire risk, so it’s important to upgrade from a fuse box.

Breaker Box Upgrades During Renovations

Many contractors forget about upgrading electrical panels during a home renovation. If you’re planning a home renovation, it’s important to think about the electricity flow and load. We will help assess the amount of needed additional power and where to add more outlets.

Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost

We understand that many people are concerned about electrical panel upgrade costs. The most important thing to remember is that an electrical panel upgrade is an investment in safety. Your safety is priceless. We always offer estimates on our electrical services and will explain your current wiring conditions. We will also inform you if you need a simple upgrade or an electrical panel replacement. We can perform circuit breaker replacements, rewiring, relocate your electrical panel, and replace your bus bar.

Contact Mr. Electric of Inglewood

Mr. Electric of Inglewood provides professional electrical panel upgrades in Inglewood and Lennox, CA. We invite you to schedule a safety inspection check to inspect your current electrical panel. We always install upgrades that meet local and state regulations. Our work and products are backed with a guarantee. Contact us today for electrical panel upgrade services.