As a property owner, it’s critical to the safety of you, your family, or your employees to ensure your electrical system can handle the electricity used. Knowing when to upgrade or install a new circuit breaker will provide you peace of mind and better performance and flexibility from your property’s electrical source. When we perform a circuit breaker upgrade, we may need to replace the breaker, wiring, and outlets. The best time to upgrade or install a new circuit breaker includes the following:

• Overloading Circuits – Circuit breakers are designed to trip when overloaded to prevent electrical outlet damage. However, if you’re experiencing a continual breaker trip, it may indicate a damaged, aging, or faulty breaker.
• Power Draw Issues – Certain appliances, such as your home’s dryer, oven, or fridge, utilize more power. If operating them causes your lights to dim or flicker, they require power at the upper limits of the circuit’s capabilities. Upgrading the breaker will prevent this from happening.

• Warm Outlets and Breakers – One way to identify the need for a circuit upgrade is warm outlets or breakers. When the voltage reaches the high capacity for the breaker, it becomes warm. We recommend upgrading the existing breaker to one with a higher power to avoid possible electrical fires.
• New Appliance Installation – New appliances, including a meet freezer or window AC, can strain your circuit breaker, causing it to trip. Our team can ensure there are no issues with your new appliance by installing a new circuit or upgrading an existing one to meet the appliance’s power needs.
• Age – Like most things in your home or office, age plays a role in the safety and efficiency of your circuit breakers. Old breakers may struggle to meet the electrical needs of your new devices.