Your home’s electrical system is frequently taken for granted. Without electricity, we cannot charge our devices, indulge in our favorite TV viewing, music listening, and so much more with appliances, HVAC systems, and so on. Your electrical system falters if the electrical panels are not in working order as they are one of the primary elements to the electrical system. With this in mind, we at Sentry Electric would like to relate a few signs that indicate your electrical panels are in need of an upgrade.
Upgrade Electrical Panel in Older Home
How old the home is, and likely the panels, can impact the need for an upgrade tremendously. Especially the electrical panel that is not designed for proper electrical control, a deep concern to electrical safety, is that the older electrical system. Overheating is the biggest issue because older electrical panels that are too old fail at controlling electrical surges. However, a previous owner could have done some upgrades. If you were unsure where the electrical panel stands, a certified electrician can find out with an inspection service.
Electrical Panel Upgrade in New Home
An electrical inspection should be a priority when you first acquire a new home. It is well worth your efforts to replace the panels with an upgrade should the inspection show that the panel is outdated. Right after settling in the new home, the last thing you want is learning that your home’s electrical system safety at risk. With your electrical panel upgrade, you may also want to consider investing in other upgrades such as the breaker box and suggestions from the inspection.
Update Electrical Service for More Amps
It is relatively common that modern homes are being installed with 200-amp electrical systems. To run efficiently, today’s average appliance requires 200 amps of power. If your home has less than 200 amp you will likely experience frequent power outages or the breaker tripping. Not only will have difficulty with the electrical system, with less than 200 amps, you will face challenges selling the house. If nothing else to increase the efficiency of your electrical system, upgrade the electrical panel as a top priority.
Malfunctioning Lights
An outdated electrical panel, or one that is improperly installed or failing will manifest with dimming or flickering lights. For instance, you might notice the lights dim or flicker when you run heavy appliances. With the help of inspection, you can confirm if the flickering and dimming lights are suggesting you need to upgrade the electrical panels.
Breaker Keeps Tripping
The breakers’ behavior is a common red flag that signifies the need for an electrical panel upgrade. The breakers will trip frequently in the event you are using more energy than what your current electrical system outputting. This issue is in conjunction with inadequate amps. Should your home not be outfitted for 200 amp, as most modern power uses, it will require more energy, causing the breakers to trip in order to prevent overheating and fires. The tripping breaker is constant due to the outdated electrical panel.
Electrical Upgrades & Installation in Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien, Norwalk, Westport, Southbury, Stamford, CT & Fairfield County, Connecticut
You will likely need an electrical panel upgrade, among others, if one or more of these signs apply to you and your home. Schedule an inspection with Sentry Electric today so our experts can assess the electrical panels and determine if they need upgrades among other electrical systems. Contact us today!
