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A home’s electrical service is often taken for granted. Over time, it degrades like any other system, and as technology advances, the demand on your system inevitably becomes bigger. You can optimize your system with upgrades or a replacement. Discover the benefits of each and when to seek electrical panel service in Los Angeles and the surrounding area.
Electrical Panel Upgrade Services
Express Electrical Services can assist with all your electrical needs, including electrical panel upgrades and replacement. Electrical panel upgrade services can involve full panel replacements or upgrades to specific components, such as adding additional circuits and replacing outdated and inadequate components.
Why Upgrade Your Panel?
Your electrical panel supplies power to your home. Typically, the components in an electrical panel can last 25 years or more. However, a lack of regular maintenance may lead to early degradation. Downed power lines near your home can cause a voltage spike, damaging your breaker panel components. Without regular inspection, it’s easy to miss corroding and damaged parts, such as chewed wiring or melted circuit breakers.
Compliance is always a factor. Building codes periodically change to ensure the safety of residential and commercial electrical systems, and your panel may be operating with outdated or inadequate components and installation methods.
Ever-evolving modern technology can also increase the demand on your system, leading to frequent tripped circuits. In addition to increased demand, we need to be more efficient in our electricity use to lower energy bills — California pays some of the highest electricity rates in the country!
Upgrading your electrical panel offers many benefits, including:
- Safety and compliance
- Optimized energy efficiency
- Decreased energy bills
- Increased available amperage
- Increased home value
Signs Your Panel Needs an Upgrade
It’s important to know the signs your electrical panel needs an upgrade. An updated electrical panel benefits your home’s value and optimizes efficiency, while an outdated or damaged electrical panel poses a serious threat to the safety of your home and its occupants. Have your system upgraded if any of the following scenarios apply to you.
It’s over 30 years old
If your panel is over 30 years old or has a fuse box instead of a circuit breaker box, consider a service panel upgrade. While fuses aren’t illegal to own or install, home insurance companies often charge a higher premium because of their inefficiency and short life cycle. When there’s an overload of electricity, the fuse can blow and require replacement, whereas a circuit trips and cuts off power until it’s turned back on.
Overheating
Your electrical panel shouldn’t generate any heat when it’s working properly. A warm panel indicates faulty components or excess demand. An overheating panel is often accompanied by a burning smell, which is a sign of bad wiring.
Unusual sounds (buzzing, crackling)
Buzzing, crackling, or sizzling noises usually indicate electrical arcing between terminals in your panel. If you hear unusual sounds coming from your panel, turn off the breaker and call an electrician as soon as possible.
Frequent tripping/overloaded circuits
Frequent tripped breakers indicate overloaded circuits and faulty components. You may also notice flickering or dimming lights and decreased appliance efficiency.
Signs of damage
If you notice any signs of damage, it’s time to have your system assessed. Signs include chewed or melted wires, melted breakers, buzzing, and burning smells.
You’d like to install smart features
Many smart components are incompatible with outdated panels and wiring. Smart panels and circuit breakers allow better control of the flow of power to specific areas in your home. Smart panels link with an app on your phone to track energy use and provide updates on your system.
Our Upgrade Process
At Express Electrical Services, our electrical panel upgrade process begins with a consultation. We believe in listening to our customers to ensure we provide them with the services they want. We’ll make recommendations that meet your needs and provide an estimate. Once the quote is approved, we’ll set to work by attaining the required permit for an electrical panel installation.
An electrical replacement requires us to turn off the main breaker, which means there won’t be any power to your house while we work. We understand how inconvenient this can be. That’s why we aim to work quickly and efficiently to limit the disruption to your household. Rest assured that this doesn’t mean we neglect any details. We’ll ensure your home and our installation is safe and up-to-code.
When Replacement Is Necessary
Electrical panel replacement is necessary when you want to increase the power to your home or when your existing system is outdated, needs frequent repairs, or is a danger to your home.
Why Choose Express for Your Electrical Panel Needs?
LA residents choose Express Electrical for our excellent service. We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee — the job isn’t complete until you’re satisfied.
With over 25 years of service, Southern California residents rely on and recommend us for electrical services. Our no-hassle estimates mean you’ll get multiple quotes before making your selection. Customers choose us for our five-star services and competitive pricing.
Express Electrical Services in Los Angeles
At Express Electrical Services, we understand electrical panels can be concerning. If you have questions about your outdated or inadequate electrical panel, contact us today. One of our team members is standing by to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
The minimum size required by the National Electrical Code (NEC) is 100 amps, but in many modern homes, that size is inadequate. To accurately size your panel, have a licensed electrician review your system, including appliance, device, and lighting amperage draw.
Size, location, and quality of the components are common factors that influence the cost of an electrical panel upgrade and replacement.
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