The gray or white electrical box in your house may seem useless to you, but it’s one of the most important aspects of your home. The electrical panel delivers convenience and comfort to your home in the form of electricity. Apart from electricity to your home it still routes it to the specific areas that need it most.
However, this component is also sensitive to technological upgrades hence it may become outdated or overwhelmed quickly. Below are some of the signs that show it’s time to install a new electrical panel in your home.
You’re Constantly using Extension Cords
Although extension cords are always a common part of most homes, they aren’t safe and convenient as many people tend to think. In fact, these extension cords have been explicitly designed specifically for brief use.
The electrical wires are always kept in or against the walls for a reason. The naked wires hanging in your living room can get shorted, damage outlets, or even cause a fire. If you realize that you are constantly turning to your extension cords, then it’s an indicator that you need to upgrade your electrical panel and install a new one with more outlets.
You’re Thinking about a Substantial Home Upgrade
If a home remodeling or a significant home upgrade is on the horizon, then you will need to upgrade your home’s electrical panel to a new one that can supply more than the standard 100 or 150 amps of power. You may also require an upgrade if you add a new electrical appliance to your home which may overburden your current electrical panel.
You Still Depend on Fuses and Not Circuit Breakers
Although there is nothing wrong with fuses, they are outdated and are common in homes that were built in 1960’s when most families had not become dependent on electrical appliances such as computers, and TVs. Fuses may at times pose a significant fire risk. While fuses need replacement, circuit breakers are simply reset.
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