Your home’s electrical panel—sometimes also called the service panel, breaker panel, or breaker box—is the heart of your home's electrical system. It distributes electricity from the utility company throughout your home, feeding various circuits that power everything from light fixtures to appliances. Each circuit inside the panel is protected by a breaker, designed to trip and cut off the power if an overload is detected, preventing potential hazards such as electrical fires, and ensuring that electricity is distributed safely and efficiently across your home. But as modern technology advances, your old panel may not be able to keep up with your electrical needs or building code requirements. In that case, it’s time for an electrical panel upgrade!
Media, PA residents will find that recognizing the need for an electrical panel upgrade is crucial for maintaining their home electrical system's safety and functionality. Some common indicators that you may require Media electrical panel upgrade services include:
- Age or Damage: Older panels or those that show signs of wear, such as corrosion or burn marks, may not meet current safety standards or adequately support your home's energy usage needs.
- Inability to Handle Current Loads: If you experience frequent breaker trips, flickering lights, or the need to use extension cords excessively because your outlets are overloaded, your panel may not be equipped to handle your home’s electrical demand.
- Home Electrical Inspection Findings: A professional electrical safety inspection can provide insight into how much power is being used on your circuits and whether your electrical panel is safe and operating correctly. Our team can perform these inspections to identify any potential issues or safety hazards in your panel.
Unsure if you need a panel upgrade? Media, PA homeowners can contact Mr. Electric today to schedule service with our customer service representatives, or to speak to one of our professional electricians about getting an electrical panel replacement, additional circuits or a smart panel, or another electrical service upgrade.
