Your home’s electrical system is integral to the conveniences of modern life. Despite that, it’s also a system that’s easy to ignore until it no longer meets your needs. It’s becoming a common occurrence for homeowners to outgrow their home’s electrical panel.
It happens because modern households rely on many more electrical devices than households of the past. If your home isn’t relatively new, there’s a good chance its electrical panel can’t support your current demand.
To address this issue, trust Suburban Services Group for an electrical upgrade in Ballston Lake, NY. Our expert electricians can provide an electrical panel upgrade to accommodate more electrical service.
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If you’re like most homeowners, you may not be familiar with the details of your home’s electrical system. Do you know how many amps of electrical service the power company delivers to your home? Most homes built between the mid-1960s and the 1980s had 100-amp service at the time of construction.
Now, think for a moment about the number of electrical devices a home in that era might have had. Things like computers, smartphones, tablets, and flat-screen TVs didn’t exist or weren’t common. High-demand devices like electric vehicles and chargers weren’t around either. The addition of all those things can easily exceed the capacity provided by 100-amp service. As a result, your home may be overdue for a service upgrade.
Another reason you might need a new electrical panel is if your home requires new circuits to be installed. Even if your electrical service can accommodate the extra load, your electrical panel might lack the required space.
A new electrical panel can provide the space you need, while also accommodating an electrical service upgrade. It can also make it possible to add the latest in electrical safety systems. Options include GFCI and AFCI circuit breakers, as well as whole-home surge protection.
The following are some of the additional reasons why you might want a new electrical panel installed:
The existing panel is over 25 years old.
You experience frequent circuit breaker trips.
You hear unusual sounds from the panel.
Your electrical panel is subject to recall.
You should know that several types of electrical panels require immediate replacement, such as Zinsco or GTE-Sylvania-branded panels installed in the 1970s and Federal Pacific and Challenger panels. Those brands saw wide use even into the 1990s and were a popular choice among homebuilders of the time. Unfortunately, all the aforementioned panels pose a serious fire risk due to their faulty designs. If your home has one, you need an upgrade immediately. And if you’re unsure about your panel’s age or brand, you’d be wise to let us inspect it for you.
Local Electrical Panel Upgrade Specialists
Since opening our doors in 1980, Suburban Services Group has established a reputation for delivering high-quality electrical services in Ballston Lake.
Our highly trained, licensed, and experienced electricians are among the best in the business. However, you don’t have to take our word for it. Instead, please read the reviews left by our satisfied customers. Or consider that we’ve already served over 50,000 customers and counting!
