Providing Quality Electrical Panel Replacements
Does your home still have an old-style fuse panel? Are you unable to use your electrical system without tripping your circuit breakers? Your home may need an electrical panel upgrade. Modern circuit breaker panels are more convenient and are built to meet far higher safety standards than outdated fuse panels.
At Three Reasons Electric, our seasoned Simpsonville electrical panel technicians can prepare your property for modern usage while maintaining the safety of your electrical panels.
When Should You Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
The electrical panel receives power from the electric company in your area. It then distributes the power and electricity throughout your home to all your gadgets, appliances, and electrical outlets.
With rapidly expanding modern technology, new electronic devices can easily overload the circuits in an older home. Overloaded circuits are more than an inconvenience but can also result in devastating fires and loss of property and life.
Consider calling Three Reasons Electric for an electrical panel upgrade in Simpsonville if you notice:
- Flickering lights
- Non-grounded outlets
- Buzzing or crackling sounds from the panel
- Corrosion or rust on the circuit breakers
- Tripping circuit breakers when using multiple appliances
- Outlets near water that are not equipped with ground fault circuit interrupt (GFCI)
- A constant need for an extension cord
What Is An Electrical Heavy Up?
Put simply, a heavy up refers to upgrading your home’s electrical power. A heavy up is when you increase the amperage (electrical power) of an electrical circuit so the circuit can safely accommodate all of your electrical devices and appliances at any one time. In other words, if you find yourself constantly tripping your circuit breakers when one appliance is plugged in or turned on, chances are you need to upgrade the circuitry. Prolonging an upgrade can pose serious risks for your home, including the possibility of an electrical fire.
When Do I Need An Electrical Upgrade To My Home?
Building new additions to your home is the most common reason a heavy up is required, however, it’s certainly not the only reason. New homes are built to safely accommodate newer technology and more powerful electrical appliances. While technology is changing almost every day, state-of-the-art equipment like home theater systems, powerful refrigerators, washers, and dryers, etc. are causing trouble for older, less current electrical technology.
If you experience any of the following signs, you may want to consider electrical panel upgrades in your Simpsonville area home with a heavy up from Three Reasons Electric:
- Your electrical panel is more than 20 years old
- Your circuit breaker trips frequently
- You’re planning to expand your home
- Your lights flicker constantly
- You plan to upgrade your major appliances (i.e. washer, dryer, refrigerator, etc.)
The location of the breaker panel or box needs to be carefully planned due to strict regulations on their placement. Our team at Three Reasons Electric can help you determine the right location for your breaker panel.