An electrical panel installation is intended to divide electrical supply into subsidiary circuits with corresponding circuit breakers for each circuit. These circuit breakers “trip” and “break” the circuit in the event of an overload of electricity so as to prevent damage to electrical wires and your property as a whole. There is also a main circuit breaker which can be used to shut off the power to the whole building. It also shows you the total amperage of your electrical panel. This amperage is generally no lower than 100 amps and can be as high as 400 amps. In essence, your electrical panel installation in Hurst is responsible for managing the total electrical supply that comes to your house or business.
When to Replace an Electrical Panel
As mentioned earlier, electrical panels come in “sizes” from 100 amps to 400 amps. Older model homes may have electrical panels that are less than 100 amps and should be replaced. When a circuit is overloaded, or burdened with more electrical demand than it can handle, the circuit breaker will “trip” and stop the circuit. If you have upgraded to newer, larger appliances or you have added new electrical devices, then you should consider an electrical panel replacement. A tell-tale sign of needing an electrical panel replacement in Hurst is constant ‘tripping’ of the circuit breaker, meaning you should either move some devices to another circuit or upgrade your electrical panel.
Electrical Panels Vs. Fuse Boxes
Fuse boxes serve the same purpose as electrical panels but use different mechanism. While electrical panels use circuit breakers that trip, fuses boxes have fuses that blow out. With a circuit breaker, you can simply reset the circuit breaker by flipping the switch back on. However, blown fuses must be replaced. A fuse box upgrade into an electrical panel installation therefore can save you time and money on those fuse replacements. Further, homes with fuse boxes usually pay more in home insurance premiums than home with electrical panels. Ready for your upgrade? Call the experts at Mr. Electric today and ask about our promotional offers on fuse box upgrades in Hurst.
Why Choose Mr. Electric?
Mr. Electric is an industry leader with years of experience, certified electricians, advanced technology and equipment, and affordable prices. We proudly offer flat rate prices upfront and promise to never charge overtime. Our electricians in Hurst are licensed and insured. In fact, we have so much faith in our electricians that all workmanship and parts are guaranteed. Call us today to see for yourself why thousands choose Mr. Electric for their electrical panel repair, replacement, and installation needs.
