If you think you may be in need of an electric panel upgrade in the WV, MD,VA & Tristate area it is imperative you act immediately. Don’t put it off, assuming it can be a problem dealt with later when things feel more convenient. Your home’s electricity is nothing to mess around with—especially when you consider all of the appliances and features in your home that depend on its’ efficiency.

When most people think of their electricity, they simply think we are talking about their lights. But it’s not just your lights. It’s your blow dryer. It’s your dishwasher. It’s your TV. It’s your alarm clocks, your AC, and your computers. Most likely anywhere you look in your home you can find something plugged in that is affecting your electrical system.

What is an electric panel?

The electrical board takes care of all electrical circuit breakers in your home. Basically, it is the powerhouse for your home’s electricity. For obvious reasons, this is an area of your home to which you want to make sure you pay special attention. It is, after all, comprised of hardwiring so unless you are a licensed and trained electrician, it would not be in your best interest to experiment  with it in hopes of “figuring it out” yourself when something goes wrong. Our  Hagerstown, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Herndon, Leesburg, electric panel upgrade electricians go through extensive training. Each is experienced in electrical services and places customer satisfaction at the top of their priority list.

Many people do not realize how easy it is for electrical systems to wear out. But when you consider how many appliances and utilities you have plugged into each socket throughout your home, it might give you some perspective on just how much activity these panels handle on a daily basis. It is important to know what to look for in case you are in need of an upgrade or a replacement.

Some of the major signs you may need an electric panel upgrade in your Hagerstown, Frederick, Gaithersburg, Rockville, Bethesda, Herndon, Leesburg, home are:

·         You have a lot of extension cords in your home

·         Your panel box is making odd noises

·         Your lights often flicker 

·         Your lights dim when you turn on certain plug-in appliances

If your panel overheats, it can ruin the main lugs and conductors. Your problem could be as simple as outdated technology, especially if it was cheaply built and/or poorly installed. Or maybe you have a panel that has been corrupted or contaminated by other elements in your home. Some electrical boards, depending on how outdated they are, can actually even be considered hazardous.

Don’t wait any longer: maximize the efficiency of your home’s electrical system. Let’s face it. We know technology is a large part of society now; you simply can’t escape it and, whether you want to admit it or not, it is seeping in and accumulating in our homes. Many electric panel upgrades are necessary simply to maintain the increasing demands of our electronics and appliances. 

Are you constantly “blowing fuses” in your home? If you still have a fuse panel in your home, your insurance company probably doesn’t like you. You need a circuit breaker panel system. When your fused wiring (which runs throughout the walls in your home) become overworked, they overheat. And when wires overheat, they start fires.

Utilizing electric panel upgrades you will:

-increase electrical capacity

-improve safety of your home

-increase property value

-update panel equipment