Electrical Panel Upgrades in Jupiter, FL

Understanding When and Why to Upgrade Your Electrical System

One of the most common visual signs that you’ll need an electrical panel upgrade is that your existing panel box has corrosion. Leaving corrosion for too long allows the wires in the panel box to fully open. This can be extremely dangerous for anyone using the panel box.

Another reason you may need an upgrade is that your existing electrical system simply doesn’t meet your modern-day demands. This typically shows up as flickering lights and circuit breakers that constantly trip. If you live in an older home, it may only have 100-amp power, which isn’t enough to meet most people’s electrical demands. Upgrading your panel box to 200-amp service can be a true necessity. In addition, newer circuit breakers are more energy efficient.

Fuse boxes were the standard before modern circuit breaker panels. While they both work similarly in controlling electrical circuits, they have one main difference. Fuse boxes blow fuses that require replacement. With circuit breakers, you simply reset the breaker. If you have an older fuse box, it’s time to consider electrical panel upgrades for your home. Circuit breakers are more convenient and safer to use.

One frustrating issue you may experience is that your home doesn’t seem to have enough outlets where you need them. Fortunately, one of our electricians can upgrade your electrical box to include new circuits for new outlets and better distribution of energy use across the circuits.