Electrical Panel Upgrade

Electrical panels serve two purposes – to provide electricity and safety.

According to the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI), you should make regular checks to your electric panel, even if you haven’t needed to undertake any electrical fixes.

Electrical panel maintenance, therefore, should be part of your regular routine. However, in some situations, it will be necessary for you to upgrade your electric panel to a more advanced system.

The typical electrical panel lifespan is about 25-40 years. However, age is not always a primary concern. Electrical panels that are undersized or do not offer certain necessary safety protection need to be replaced regardless of age. Some older brands of electrical panels have been found to be inherently faulty, and need to be replaced with newer, modern ones with safety upgrades.

Upgrading your electrical panel will ensure steady flow of electricity and prevent potential electrical hazards.

Signs that you may need to upgrade your electrical panel:

• Signs of rust
• Circuit breakers that trip constantly
• Underpowered electrical panels
• Burned areas in the panel
• Breakers not working properly
• Bad and old wiring
• Consolidating multiple subpanels
• Dimming or flickering lights
• You use a lot of power strips