The job of your home’s electrical panel is to regulate the electricity and break the circuit if too much energy is overloading the wire. Too much energy on a wire or circuit can cause a fire; your panel is vital to keeping your home and family safe. But, as homes and the electric components begin to age, the electrical panel has difficulty maintaining the increased electrical output from appliances, HVAC systems, TVs and more. If your home’s electrical panel is more than 10 years old, call EP Electric LLC for a maintenance and upgrade inspection. We evaluate Philadelphia residential electrical panels to determine if a repair is sufficient, or if a total upgrade is required.
There are several key indicators that your home’s electrical panel is in need of an upgrade. The first would be age: if it is more than 25 years old, the entire panel should be replaced with an upgraded, more efficient model. Other signs include crackling noise, corrosion, rust, warm to the touch and appliances not running at full power. Homeowners experiencing any, or several, of these issues with their electrical panel should call EP Electric LLC immediately to discuss upgrade routes. Your old panel can begin to malfunction, overload circuits, trip the breakers and can eventually cause a fire if update options are not pursued.
In some instances, rather than a full upgrade, an electrical panel maintenance repair service is sufficient to fix any issues within the panel. Our licensed and certified technicians will evaluate your panel, checking for burnt wires, damaged circuits, moisture and more.
After the evaluation, we’ll compare the panel to your home’s entire system and electrical demands. Once deemed a repair is all that is necessary, we’ll discuss the details of the project including timeframe, if we need to cut power and pricing. Repairs can range from rewiring to installing additional circuits, relocating the panel and more.
These maintenance repairs will keep your electrical panel performing to premium standards for several more years.
As technology, devices and appliances continue to upgrade, the electrical output in your home may not be able to keep up with this newer, more sophisticated equipment. Amperage (AMP) is used to measure the total electrical current that can run continuously in one time and place. If more AMP is transferred across wires than a circuit can handle the circuit overloads. If you find your circuits are overloading and fuses are constantly popping it is time to consider upgrading your current amperage. EP Electric LLC can inspect your current usage and determine if it is time for an AMP service panel upgrade. Call 215-433-5004 to schedule an appointment today.
Many older homes run sufficiently on a 100 AMP panel, but eventually they need to be replaced, especially if you’re planning on remodeling the home. You want to make sure your wiring and all important electrical components are up to code and will pass inspection. The replacement circuit breaker boxes we install are never reconditioned; they are brand new from reputable electrical supply stores to ensure quality and safety. The licensed and certified electricians at EP Electric LLC are also trained to repair old wiring in your 100 AMP panel; a copper grounding pole will also be installed for added protection of your electrical equipment.
If your home already has a 200 AMP panel installed, our experienced electricians are available for repairs, replacement and maintenance services. If you’re thinking of upgrading from your older electric system to a new, more efficient 200 AMP service panel, there are many benefits for your home, appliances and devices. The biggest advantage to this upgraded panel is the increased safety. A 200 AMP panel offers protection against overloads and electrical fire. Further, you have the flexibility to run several devices at the same time and continue to grow and add various appliances without the fear of your power shorting out.
EP Electric LLC offers residential electric panel upgrades and repairs throughout Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. If your panel is old, outdated and/or causing electrical issues, an immediate inspection from a professional general electrician is vital to ensure no fuses blow or catch fire. For an evaluation of your electrical panel system, call 215-433-5004 to schedule an appointment.
