The main electrical panel is the heart of the electrical wiring in the home. Most often, the panel combines the installation of breakers and a counter in one housing. The convenience, stability and safety of power supply to the house depends on the correct installation and selection of the type of panel. The panel must correspond to the consumed load and the number of outgoing consumption lines, including the possibility of expansion (adding new lines at the request of the client).
The use of old, and even more so emergency panels is strictly prohibited. It is required to have the panels regularly inspected by a specialist to ensure maximum safety. In case of unstable operation of lighting, as well as electrical appliances, the appearance of foreign smells of burnt wiring and sounds coming from the panel, you should immediately call an electrician. FUSE highly qualified technicians find the cause of the problem in minutes and immediately take all necessary measures to ensure the continued safety of using the main electrical panel in the event of a minor failure that does not violate the requirements of the California electrical code.
If the problem can only be corrected by replacing the panel, or in cases of unsafe operation of this panel, our electrician will issue you an order to replace the panel if the situation requires it.
It is recommended to replace the main panel, even if the panel looks good but is outdated. This is due to the fact that the panels of previous years are recognized as emergency and fire hazardous due to outdated design, as well as inappropriate safety codes and grounding.
Homes with old wiring usually carry higher insurance rates, as do state and bank inspectors’ recommendations to upgrade wiring and panels.
When should the panel be replaced?
Many people make the mistake of assuming that a constantly tripping circuit breaker can always be fixed with a simple repair. This is not always the case, although our technicians will always do their best to fix electrical problems whenever possible and in accordance with the safe operation of your panel. If your circuit breaker panel has been installed in your home and has tripped continuously for decades, it needs to be replaced. A new electrical panel, installed by a professional, can greatly improve the safety and performance of your electrical system.
You may need to replace your circuit panel if:
