Electrical Panels & Subpanels

Electrical Panels & Subpanels

You could have the most advanced infrastructure in the world, but if you don’t have the necessary power to bear the load you won’t be able to fully utilize them. The electrical panel is what keeps everything ticking along when it can’t handle the load. This is when your appliances, lighting, and all other electrical items fail to function properly.

When this is happening you may notice flickering lights or sporadic power to certain appliances, and it doesn’t matter how many times you wiggle the wires it won’t fix the problem. The best solution at this stage is to opt for an electrical panel upgrade.

Electricity is everyone’s necessity. Almost all daily activities revolve around it, from lighting, cooking, laundry, etc. And that’s why it’s important to know how the electrical system works. One of the main components of your electrical connections in your home is the electrical panel.

FAQ

A homeowner is not allowed to replace their main electrical panel. To replace the main panel you require the services of a licensed electrician who has permits.
Electrical panels should technically be replaced after 20 years. All electrical devices will stop functioning safely over time. After 20 years the likelihood of your electrical equipment failing increases and this is why 20 years is the recommended replacement period.
Electrical panels like everything else will eventually decay over time. If your electrical panel is 20 or more years old it is time to consider an upgrade. Other signs that tell if you should upgrade your panel to a newer electrical panel are if you had a fire in your panel, if your breakers are overheating, if your breakers are constantly tripping, if your panel has corrosion and rust present, and finally if your panel has come into contact with water by means of a flood or leak.
A panel is where the electrical circuits are terminated to breakers to separate them from the main electrical supply that feeds the smaller circuits.

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