Breakers, Fuses, and Electrical Panel Services in Colorado Spring, CO

Electrical panels are the unsung heroes of our homes, keeping our lights on, WiFi strong, and Netflix playing on the television – and protecting our homes from circuit overloads. 

If you’ve plugged in a new appliance and made your home go lights-out, you can thank your electrical panel. Also known as a breaker box, your electrical panel defends your home against potential malfunctions in the electrical system. Although it can be annoying, a power shutdown is protecting your home and your family. 

Do I Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade?

For all its heroics, the electrical panel does have some potential concerns. Your electric panel can only handle the maximum of the panel’s capacity. If you are regularly trying to use 200 amp capacity and your electrical panel is only 100, you’ll run into regular brownouts. 

Some other indications that you’ll need to upgrade your breaker box include:

• Your lights regularly blink out or dim
• You have to turn off an appliance to use another
• You’re adding new rooms to your home
• You’re adding appliances like a hot tub or new HVAC system

You don’t have to be limited to only certain appliances – upgrades to your capacity can make a huge difference, and won’t require a complete replacement.

A Word on Amperage

Panel capacity comes in 100, 150, 200, or 225 amperage capacity. Amperage is the measurement of electricity that flows through the wires into your home.  In some cases, like older homes, amperage is much lower, as they weren’t built to support today’s appliances and heating systems. Many modern homes, especially in Colorado Springs when it’s worth it to have a nice heating system, carry as much as 225 amps.

Are you unsure what amp capacity you have or need? Our team of trained electricians at WireNut Home Services can gauge how much you are currently using and suggest the appropriate upgrade. 

Should I Replace My Electrical Panel?

While you may be able to upgrade to a larger amp capacity, there are certain situations when you’ll need to opt for electrical panel replacement.

For instance, when your electrical panel reaches about 40 years, the “over the hill” status becomes “end of the line” – the life of an electrical panel is about four decades, give or take a few years. Other signs your electrical panel will need replacements are an appearance or smell of burning or melting or crackling near the electrical panel.

Budget is another consideration when it comes to replacing your electrical panel. An upgrade may save some money, but if you’ll have additional repairs, a new electrical panel may be a better long-term option.

Stay Safe with Electrical Service Panel Installation from WireNut Home Services

Our electricians can not only service most models of fuse and circuit breaker panels, but can also repair or upgrade your existing panel. In the event you’ll need a full electrical panel replacement, you can trust that we’ll keep your safety as a top priority. 

If you’re not sure where to start, our WireNut Home Services experts will arm you with all the information and recommendations you’ll need to make an informed choice about your electrical panel investment.

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