Your electric service panel, fuse box or circuit breaker panel directs your electricity supply through the main cable and supplies your home's circuits with power to keep everything running smoothly. We advise yearly breaker box inspections and replacing outdated electrical box parts with quality components like a new electrical panel. We recommend and install the Cutler-Hammer Type CH Electrical Service Panel with a lifetime manufacturer's warranty.
Understand Malfunctioning Causes
Several things can cause your service panel to malfunction, including:
Old age and corrosion
Damaged parts or poor wiring material
Poor maintenance or improper installation
Loose connections
Being too small for demand (usually less than 200amps)
Partial disconnect from busbars, breakers and others
Outlet problems like short circuits
Fire Hazard
Old Circuit Panel
Modern & Safe
New Circuit Panel
Fire Hazards
Since your electrical panel serves as the second voltage checkpoint between the transformer and outlet, it serves as safety equipment. The box must trip — or switch off — if overloaded with electricity. Failing to do so can result in overheating, which causes electrical fires and melts insulation.
Check for These Brands
Consider a replacement if your service panel is from Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) or Zinsco and Sylvania. FPE technology is outdated and was installed in American homes from the 1950s to the 1980s, whereas Zinsco and Sylvania panels have a reputation for failing to trip. The issues associated with both brands mean the circuit breakers can be fire hazards.
Upgrade Your Setup
We recommend an electric panel upgrade if your electrical system is outdated or your circuit breaker comes from one of these brands. Panels less than 200 amps should also be upgraded for improved function and peace of mind.
Contact the Raleigh Circuit Breaker Panel Experts at Wiretech Company
The Wiretech Company team offers responsive customer service and professional electrical services for your home improvement and repair efforts. Whether you need a residential electrical service panel upgrade or outlet installation and repair in Raleigh or the greater Triangle area, contact us today!