Do You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade at You Residential or Commercial Location in Sandy Springs?
Electrical Panel Upgrade Sandy Springs, GA
What does an electrical panel do, and why would it need to be upgraded? The electrical panel is essentially where the electricity comes into your house or business and your Sandy Springs electrician can update it for you. It also serves to distribute the electricity to different areas of the structure.
As recently as the 1980s, new homes were only equipped with 60 amps of electrical service, distributed between two blocks that used six screw in fuses. Today, new houses are built with panels that have 200 amps of service and up to forty circuit breakers, which are much safer than the old screw in fuses.
The reason for the huge upgrade in ampage is because of the increase in the amount of home appliances in most households, combined with the greater electrical demand of newly built appliances. Older panels are often unable to handle the amount of electricity needed to accommodate the additional appliances, and end up causing all kinds of problems with residential electronics, including power outages because of overloaded circuits, constant dimming of lights, overheated switch plates, outlets and cords, and even hazardous sparking.
If you add a hot tub out doors and build-out your basement then you may find a 200 amp box is not enough. The new rec room you built in the basement has its on entertainment system, lighting and a new air conditioning system.
Does Your Sandy Springs Home Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade?
If your home is more than 10 years old, you should consider consulting a licensed electrician about upgrading your electrical panel, particularly if you use a lot of appliances. Some signs that you may need to replace your old fuse box with a new circuit breaker box include a more than normal amount of power outages because of an overloaded breaker (i.e., if you find that you “trip” the breaker more than normal).
Another indicator is if you can only use a certain number of appliances at a time without causing a power outage. Also, if you find that parts of your system are hot to the touch, like outlets, plugs or cords, or you hear a buzzing sound from system, these could be signs that your panel needs to be upgraded. This would als be a good time to consider having your GFCIs and AFCIs checked and replaces if necessary. Only a licensed, certified electrician, like the ones from Thrasher, can know for sure what to do. Handymen just don’t have the training or experience.
Hire a Sandy Springs Certified Electrician to Keep Costs Low and Safety a Priority
As with all electrical repairs, it is imperative to find a licensed residential electrical contractor to make any repairs or upgrades to your panel. Because of the high amount of power coming through the panel, it is extremely dangerous to hire an unlicensed electrician or attempt a home repair. A Sandy Springs Georgia residential and commercial electrician will be able to safely determine what needs to be done with the panel and properly upgrade the panel, which is essential for keeping your residential electrical wiring working safely and properly.
Call the Thrasher Certified Electricians today at 770-217-7527 for a free quote on your next job.
