Electrical Panel Replacement in Smithtown, NY

What Is an Electrical Panel?

An electrical panel is a metal box usually installed in a garage, laundry room, or utility space. In the box are switches, also called circuit breakers, or fuses that controls electricity in your building. Electricity is delivered to your home through an electrical meter outside, which carries power to your electrical panel then to each of the many circuits in the building. Each circuit breaker controls a circuit. When the electrical load in a circuit gets too large, the circuit breaker "trips" and cuts off the power. In the case of a fuse box, the fuse blows to cut off the power.

Signs of Faulty Electrical Panel

How do you know your electrical panel is faulty or needs to be repaired? There are some tell-tale signs you can look out for:

• Burned or smoking areas around the electrical panel or wall outlets
• Hissing sounds coming from the panel
• Frequently tripping circuit breakers or blowing fuses
• Lights flickering when certain devices or appliances are turned on

When to Replace Your Electrical Panel

Your circuit breaker installation in Smithtown should last between 25 to 40 years depending on how well it was installed and maintained. Certainly, neglected circuit breakers will not last their full service-life. The other limitation of a circuit breaker installation is its amperage. The rule of thumb is to have at least 100 amps to meet the energy demands of a modern home. If you bring in a new appliance, turn it on, and notice the lights flicker, then this is a sign that your electrical panel might not be fit for your home. An electrical panel replacement in Smithtown is just a call away. Call HomeOps Electric to schedule an inspection or replacement today.

What to Do About Fuse Boxes

Fuse boxes serve the same purpose as a circuit breaker but use different materials. Instead of switches, fuses boxes use, well, fuses. When there is unusual electrical activity in a circuit, the respective fuse will blow out. You will have to replace this fuse to get back on schedule. As you can guess, this is a troublesome and costly process. A fuse box upgrade can help.

Electrical Panel Installation in Smithtown, NY

If you have been searching the web for "electrical panel replacement near me," then look no further. HomeOps Electric is proud to serve all areas of Smithtown, NY with reliable and affordable electrical panel repair, electrical panel replacement, fuse box upgrade, and electrical panel installation. We are on standby to take your call today.