When is the Right Time to Get a Service Upgrade?

OTHER SIGNS YOU NEED A SERVICE UPGRADE:

• Are your appliances not working properly as they should? If they are shutting off in the middle of a cycle or in the middle of use, this could be the sign of a problem with the electric in your home.
• If you have an old-fashioned fuse box instead of an upgraded panel box.
• If your lights are flickering throughout your home. This means that your home is unable to handle the amount of electrical demand.
• If your outlet covers are cracked allowing for dust to possibly damage the electrical system.
• If your circuit breakers trip repeatedly meaning your circuit could be overloaded with too many power heavy devices or appliances.
• Outlets are getting hot or sparking which causes an extreme hire hazard. This is very dangerous and requires updating to these outlets immediately.

An electrical service upgrade requires a lot of people – a licensed electrician, your utility company, and a building inspector to ensure that everything is being done safely and up to code. While your utility company shuts down the electric, the electrician will then switch the wiring from the current circuits to the new box while also adding new circuits to accommodate the power demand for your home. While although this seems like a daunting task, it really is a safety precaution to make sure your home is properly and safely wired to endure the amount of electricity that will be used.