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Upgrade Your Panel to Modern Safety Standards
Your electric panel plays a crucial role in distributing electricity throughout your house, but as technology advances, outdated panels may not be equipped to handle modern electrical demands efficiently. Turn to the electricians at Brubaker to upgrade your home’s electric panel so that your entire system meets modern safety standards.
Is My Old Electric Panel Dangerous?
Understanding the dangers of old panels and knowing when to upgrade is essential to maintain a safe home environment. Here are the dangers associated with old panels:
Overloading
Old panels might struggle to handle the increased electrical load from modern appliances and technology, leading to frequent circuit breaker tripping or, worse, electrical fires.
Safety Hazards
Worn-out panels often have loose connections and faulty breakers, increasing the risk of electrical shocks.
Moisture
If you see rust on or near your panel, that’s an indication that your panel has experienced moisture damage.
Outdated Technology
Older panels lack essential modern safety features, such as ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs), leaving your home more susceptible to electrical accidents.
Electrical Service Upgrade
With the rise of newer electric appliances, AC systems, or the desire for a hot tub, pool, or a home EV charger, many of today’s homes have electrical needs that exceed their original 100 amp service.
In addition to updating your home’s electrical panel, our Lancaster County electricians can upgrade the service to your home. That way, you have enough space to add more outlets, new circuits, or expand into new electrical appliances.
Upgrade from Unsafe Wiring
Older homes in Lancaster County may still have knob-and-tube wiring, an old system of wiring that is not up to code. If you are just moving into a home or looking to sell, now is a great time to rewire your home to bring it up to current safety standards.
