Panel Upgrades by a Professional New Jersey Electrician

Ask Yourself

Are you experiencing any of the following indicators that it may be time for panel upgrades for your Marlton home?

• Rust spots on your electrical box
• Lights flickering on and off
• Circuit breakers tripping
• Thinking about remodeling your home or building an addition

Upgrading your electrical panel allows your home to handle more electrical power lines, therefore making the load lighter on your existing lines. In the case of a remodel or addition, upgrading your panel allows you to isolate the new area(s) of your home in your panel for easy reference. Your new and improved box will have the ability to handle more breakers and more supply lines from your local power company if necessary.

When your home was built, most likely, it was not electrically engineered to handle the power of modern technology. The integration of modern-day luxuries such as laptops, computers, flat screens, modern-day washers and dryers, and stoves is leaving many systems running out of power, making surge protection an important consideration for protecting your equipment. Even permanent fixtures wear out or suffer the test of time. When rust appears on the metal service panel, it often indicates a moisture problem or that deterioration has reached an advanced stage. Don't wait until it's too late.

Within Lurks a Problem

Electrical panels themselves typically do not cause problems. The electric components or appliances typically create a short in an appliance, outlet, or switch. Panels and circuit breakers are specifically designated to prevent injury and property damage in the event of a short by shutting down the electric current to the faulty appliance or electrical component, which is why electrical safety inspections are important for identifying risks early. The perpetual increase in consumer electricity use and energy expenditure means that these panels often and easily become overloaded. The fact that nothing has happened is the luck of the draw and doesn't mean that something won't happen in the future if not repaired. Be proactive!