Electrical panels, like fuse boxes, are designed to divide electrical supply into multiple circuits. This way, an electrical issue in one of the circuits will be isolated from and protect other circuits, potentially saving appliances on those circuits. For instance, if you have a short circuit on one circuit, the circuit breaker will “trip” and stop the electrical flow while the other circuits are unharmed. Simply switching the circuit breaker to its “off position” and then back to its “on position” will restart the circuit flow. However, there are situations in which flicking the circuit breaker back on is a bad idea.
When There Is an Issue with Your Electrical Panel
It is difficult for the average person to know that there is a problem with the electrical panel and the only time most people visit their electrical panel is when a circuit breaker has tripped. However, we recommend that homeowners and businessowners inspect their electrical panel regularly. If your electrical panel has burnt spots or smells smoky, then you might need an electrical panel repair as soon as possible. Flickering lights and constant outages are other signs that you need to have your electrical panel inspected. Remember, act quick and you can save a lot of money with a simple electrical panel repair as opposed to a full electrical panel replacement in North Richland Hills. Call Mr. Electric to get started today.
Time to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
As mentioned earlier, your electrical panel is not designed or installed to last forever. In fact, older homes were not built with the expectation that our world would be so centered around electronics. Today’s world has an electrical demand for electricity that far exceeds the average home’s 100-amp service. If you have an electrical panel with less than 200 amps, then we recommend you have a certified electrician in North Richland Hills from Mr. Electric inspect your equipment and consider an electrical panel replacement.
You may also want to consider an electrical panel installation if your home currently uses a fuse box. A fuse box upgrade into a circuit breaker installation can save you money in the short-run and the long-run. While fuse boxes use fuses that must be replaced after each “blow out,” an electrical panel uses circuit breakers that can be switched on and off. We can’t forget to mention that insurance providers tend to charge more for homes with a fuse box. So, call Mr. Electric today to get started on your electrical panel installation in North Richland Hills.
