An electrical panel is a grey or tan box that receives power coming to the building from your electricity provider, and distributes them to the other branches and sub-branches throughout the facility. As per the electricity and fire governing authorities, this panel is in a location, both, easily accessible and out of the way. It is also required to have a ‘dead front’ that guards a person on the operating side of the box from exposure to live electricity. If the panel at your home has been in place for some time now, there are good chances that it may no longer support the current electrical demands of your house or may have problems that can cause other problems in your house. A few of these electrical problems may include: - Blown fuses - Flickering lights - Repeatedly tripping breakers - Electric shocks, fire or overheating caused by breakers that fail to trip, when they should, - Needing to turn off one appliance in order to use another - Fire and electric shock causing damage and danger to your family Response fire and Electrical services can inspect your electrical panel and determine if it is currently meeting your residential electrical requirements, while ensuring that everything works safe and up to current safety codes. Some indications for the requirement of a new panel may include: - Corrosion or Rust on the breakers - Overheating electrical conductors - Usage of multiple extension cords - Crackling sounds from the electrical panel - Electronics that do not operate at full power - Computer systems that are not running on a dedicated circuit - Expansion or remodeling - Your insurance company may require you to upgrade your panel - The need to add a sub-panel - Installation of new equipment that requires a lot of power Why you need to call a professional for your residential electrical services:
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