Professional Breaker Fuse and Electrical Panel Installation in Glendale
It’s easy to see that older fuse boxes are candidates for electrical panel upgrades, but some older circuit breaker panels are as well. Rust and other damage can render them unsafe and unreliable, and renovations or rewiring can push them to the limit as far as available circuits are concerned. An incoming line from the power company of 60 or even 100 amps is just not enough for modern homes, and it makes sense to update with an electrical panel installation simultaneously.
Ensuring that each bedroom and other spaces have at least one circuit on their own is a good idea since even a couple of hair dryers or a microwave can cause circuit breakers to trip. Also, someone won’t be happy if a computer is used on that circuit.
Some features standard in new homes, like EV charging stations and tankless hot water, require higher voltage circuits for peak demand. These are easy to install when you have the suitable capacity in a new electrical panel.
Circuit breakers incorporating AFCI and GFCI protection, keeping arcing wires from igniting fires in the walls and avoiding moisture-related shock hazards, are now available and popular with homeowners. Likewise, whole-house lighting and surge protection are general, guarding all those new tech items plugged in all over the house.
Benefits of a breaker fuse and electrical panel upgrades include:
- Distribution point for increased power capacity
- Lightning and surge protection, GFCI, AFCI enabled breakers
- Room for more circuits
- Safer power for older homes
Adding modernized electrical equipment and capacity to your home can add value, and insurance companies appreciate electrical updates. At Christian Brothers Air Conditioning Plumbing Electrical, we can also inspect your home’s electrical features to look for safety issues and calculate capacity needs. You’ll be ready for the future, adding conveniences or converting to electrical appliances for lower emissions.
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Preventing Electrical Outages
Your first line of defense to preventing an outage is to be sure that you don’t have too many appliances turned on at the same time; especially if they share one outlet. Avoiding the “octopus” syndrome at outlets is so important.
Electrical Fuse Boxes
Older homes and apartments often have fuse boxes that consist of two to eight fuses. Fuses lay flat, are glass, round, and screwed into a socket. (Many people today still have older model stoves that require fuses.) Fuses are rated by amps and generally come in 15, 20, or 30 amps. If a fuse blows then it must be replaced with a fuse of equal or fewer amps. Should the same fuse blow on a somewhat regular basis then you should call a licensed electrician to come and inspect your fuse box. It may be time to replace this with a circuit breaker.
- Breaker Panel Repair & Replacement
- Electrician Services
Fuses are becoming a thing of the past, but they are still out there. When fuses or circuit breakers fail to work, or if you have concerns and want an inspection, call Christian Brothers Air Conditioning Plumbing Electrical at (623) 201-5066 in AZ and surrounding areas. Your Electrical panel is the heart of your home’s electrical system – be sure it is in good shape!
Professional Breaker Fuse and Electrical Panel Installation in Glendale
It’s easy to see that older fuse boxes are candidates for electrical panel upgrades, but some older circuit breaker panels are as well. Rust and other damage can render them unsafe and unreliable, and renovations or rewiring can push them to the limit as far as available circuits are concerned. An incoming line from the power company of 60 or even 100 amps is just not enough for modern homes, and it makes sense to update with an electrical panel installation simultaneously.
Ensuring that each bedroom and other spaces have at least one circuit on their own is a good idea since even a couple of hair dryers or a microwave can cause circuit breakers to trip. Also, someone won’t be happy if a computer is used on that circuit.
Some features standard in new homes, like EV charging stations and tankless hot water, require higher voltage circuits for peak demand. These are easy to install when you have the suitable capacity in a new electrical panel.
Circuit breakers incorporating AFCI and GFCI protection, keeping arcing wires from igniting fires in the walls and avoiding moisture-related shock hazards, are now available and popular with homeowners. Likewise, whole-house lighting and surge protection are general, guarding all those new tech items plugged in all over the house.
Benefits of a breaker fuse and electrical panel upgrades include:
- Distribution point for increased power capacity
- Lightning and surge protection, GFCI, AFCI enabled breakers
- Room for more circuits
- Safer power for older homes
Adding modernized electrical equipment and capacity to your home can add value, and insurance companies appreciate electrical updates. At Christian Brothers Air Conditioning Plumbing Electrical, we can also inspect your home’s electrical features to look for safety issues and calculate capacity needs. You’ll be ready for the future, adding conveniences or converting to electrical appliances for lower emissions.
Explore our specials and save big on your next service!