Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel
If you live in the Denver area, there is a good chance that the very heart of your home electrical system, your electrical panel, has never been upgraded or replaced. Some of the telltale signs of a worn-out electrical panel that you should look for are:
- Burning smell from your breaker box
- The constant need to replace blown fuses
- Your home is over 20 years old
- You’re remodeling or planning on installing new appliances
- Flickering lights
- Unable to reset circuit breaker
- Sparks or scorch marks in your outlets
Benefits of Replacing or Upgrading Your Electrical Panel
Above all, replacing or upgrading your home’s electrical panel grants you peace of mind and keeps your family safe and connected. But there are many other benefits, such as:
- Potential increase in home resale value
- Making your home more energy efficient saves you money
- Easily power additional appliances and amenities
- Lower home maintenance costs
- Increased safety of a new panel could potentially lower insurance premiums
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Fuse Box in Your Home
The main difference between a fuse box and a circuit breaker is that fuses are single-use. They actually melt when the current gets too high. When a circuit trips you can simply reset it vs the fuse that will have to be replaced. Fuse boxes can definitely be a cause for safety concerns and also be a reason that an insurance company decides not to cover your home.
Electrical panel replacements and upgrades make sense for many homeowners. Twenty years ago we didn’t have as many electronics, gadgets, cell phones and computers that needed to be charged every night, modern appliances, TVs in every room, gaming equipment, etc.
Take a look around your home and notice if you have to use a lot of electrical power strips to plug everything into because there are not enough outlets? The great news is we can come to your home and assess if a new electrical panel is needed.
Adding Appliances, AC Unit or a Hot Tub
In addition to the above reasons, a lot of homeowners find that when they upgrade their home to modern appliances or perhaps a hot tub or new air conditioning unit that their older electrical panel does have the capacity to handle the new appliances. If this is the case, the breakers will keep tripping.
Home Remodels
Another example would be adding a basement or an addition to your current home. The extra power that is needed might be too much for the existing electrical panel. This might require for you to invest in an electrical panel upgrade.
Trusted Electrical Panel Replacements in Denver & Beyond
At Blue Sky, we recognize how important it is to have a safe and dependable electrical supply in your house. All of our electrical panel technicians have extensive experience and are certified to deliver safe and efficient electrical services. We specialize in panel replacement and upgrades, so you can rely on us for all of your electrical requirements. Call today!