WHEN DO I KNOW WHEN MY ELECTRICAL PANEL IS OUTDATED?
- Gilberto Gonzalez
- Jun 15, 2022
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 16, 2022
Most home owners recognize their Electrical Panel as a "Breaker Box". And lets face it. The only time customers usually check it is if a light stops working ,or a breaker blows or trips. But did you know that old panels can cause fires if overloaded?

Electrical panels should be replaced every 20-30 years for efficiency and safety.
HOW TO SPOT AN OUTDATED ELECTRICAL PANEL?
Homes today use up a lot more electricity than homes even 20 years ago! Most homes today have several Televisions, Security systems, High tech appliances, and sometimes even multiple heating/cooling systems. Having this many items connected to your breaker require a significant amount of electricity. Your home's current breaker box might not be equipped to handle all of these items, so here are some signs that you might need an Electrical Panel upgrade...
You have fused breakers
You have a panel older than 20 years old
Your breakers trip often
You are planning a remodel
You have to unplug one appliance so you may plug in another
Your breaker box is a mass of wires
BREAKER BOX SAFETY INSPECTIONS
If you may be concerned about you electrical panel we also offer Inspections, Fusebox to circuit breaker updates, and Capacity upgrades. Adding new equipment, or remodeling your home will require you to make upgrades to your panel, for efficient energy distribution, and to avoid any dangers.
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