Fuse Box Upgrades
Your fuse box or circuit breaker panel is the center of operations for your entire electrical system. If something goes wrong here, your entire system is at risk. In fact, nearly one third of all home fires are due to faulty wiring and many times it starts at the fuse box.
A modern, properly functioning fuse box ensures both safety and constant access to electricity whenever it’s needed. Whether you are concerned about potential issues in your current fuse box or you already know it’s time for an upgrade, call Ace Pelizon Plumbing today. Our San Gabriel Valley area electricians will check your set up and help you determine if it needs to be updated. If needed, we’ll help you evaluate your new fuse box options so you can select the best one for your home.
Fuse Box Problems
Your panel box should be inspected by an electrician on a semi–regular basis to make sure it’s in good shape. If yours hasn’t been inspected for some time or you’ve recently moved into a new home and you’re unsure of the fuse box’s condition, it’s good to have this inspection done as soon as possible. During inspection, a professional will check for signs of wear and age that make the fuse box unsafe.
In particular, fuses and breakers that trip often are a sure sign of age. Keep watch for rust or a burned busbar (the strip of copper or aluminum that conducts electricity from the main circuit breaker to the others in the circuit box). There might be loose conductors and one or multiple lugs could be discolored or burnt through due to frequent shortages.
Even if none of these symptoms are immediately obvious, a fuse box upgrade may be recommended if yours is simply too old. Most older panels lack many of the safety precautions of the models produced today. A circuit breaker upgrade, surge protection and possible backup generator are all options with newer models. If nothing else, you can be sure a new model will keep your electronics and appliances safe.
Upgrading Your Fuse Box
During an inspection, our electricians will determine what the options are for your home, while considering both safety and cost. In some cases, simple upgrades may be enough to keep your existing fuse box running smoothly.
However, if your fuse box poses a safety risk or if it isn’t powerful enough for the newer appliances and electronics in your home, you may need to have the entire unit replaced. Your technician will walk you through the process of choosing a new fuse box that matches your home’s needs and provides modern safety benefits.
Ace Pelizon is built on the fundamental principle of quality service and concern for your family. Our goal is to keep Los Angeles County area families safe and happy in their homes. Call us today if you have any concerns about your fuse box or if you already know it’s time for an upgrade.
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