Detailed Guide About Electrical Panel Upgrade

Are you worried about issues with your old electrical panel and needing to upgrade? “ Welcome! To Hexagonal Electrical Services.” We offer services in Hamilton, Milton, Brantford, Oakville, and Burlington. If you are experiencing issues with your old electrical panel, it’s necessary to upgrade it to improve power efficiency. The electrical panel distributes power in your home and is crucial for home safety.

If you feel unnoticed sounds, flickering or blinking lights, and even smoke emissions from your fuse box or a circuit breaker, these are the indicators that you might need to upgrade your electrical panel. These warning signs suggest that your home’s electrical system is at risk.

Upgrade your electrical panel to enhance your home’s power distribution and efficiency. Don’t ignore the warning signs; take action now and avoid costly repairs. Hexagonal Electrical Services for a top-tier assessment of your electrical panel. Don’t wait—book your professional inspection with our team to ensure your home’s safety.

Before and after fuse to breaker panel upgrade.
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Why Upgrade Electrical Panel is necessary

Here are some reasons why you need to upgrade your electrical panel

Replace  Inferior fuses with Modern Breakers

One of the main purposes of an electrical panel upgrade is to prevent circuits from drawing too much power and also prevent electrical fires. Older panels were installed earlier using fuses instead of breakers. In the newer panels protected circuits with circuit breakers. Now you need more energy to run your appliances so circuit breakers are more reliable and better instead of old fuses. 

Older Panels not show signs to meet Modern Demands of Jobs

The optimal way to be sure your electrical panel is secure and sufficient is to get in touch with your electrician who helps you to calculate the demand for your home appliances. If signs like flickering lights, cracking noises, and damaged breaker switches, you should evaluate and need to upgrade your electrical panel.

Older Panels Fail to handle modern demands of Electrification

Nowadays, Many people are switching to electric power. They are replacing oil and gas furnaces, and gasoline-powered cars with more efficient alternatives like Heat pumps and EVs (Electric Vehicles). Furthermore, electrification demands additional power in an older home’s electrical services, at least 200 amp service this means a panel needs to be upgraded.

Older Panels are Unfit for modern Electrical Need

The electrical power determines at any one time how much electricity can be used at home. It is measured in amperes or amps. Older fuse-based panels supply 30 amps or 60 amps to a home while oftentimes older circuit breaker panels supply 100 amps to a home. If your home has 100 amp service or less then, you need to update your panel because the current standard is 200 amp or more for modern lifestyles.

When to Upgrade Electrical Panel System

To determine when to upgrade your electrical panel system some signs show it’s time to replace or upgrade your system. 

  • Flickering or Dimming Lights: If your lights flicker or dim, it might be a sign that your panel can no longer handle your home’s electrical load.
  • Frequent Circuit Breaker Trips: Frequent tripping of circuit breakers suggests that your system is overloaded and may need an upgrade to handle increased electrical demand.
  • Buzzing or Cracking Sounds: Any unusual sounds like buzzing or cracking from your panel are serious indicators of potential electrical hazards.
  • Insufficient Power Supply: If you find yourself unable to use multiple appliances simultaneously, it might be because your panel is not supplying enough power.
  • Visible Damage to the Panel: Damage such as rust, burn marks, or any physical deformity on the panel needs immediate attention, usually requiring repair or replacement.
  • Low-Efficiency Appliances: When appliances start operating at reduced efficiency, it could be due to insufficient power supply, suggesting a panel upgrade might be necessary.

Other Benefits of Upgrading Your Electric Panel?

Upgrading your electrical panel not only enhances the safety of your home by reducing risks of electrical fires and shocks but also significantly boosts your power efficiency. This improvement allows for smoother operation of all home appliances and can notably increase your property’s resale value—making it an intelligent investment for any homeowner in the greater Hamilton area.

Enhance Electrical Safety

To reduce the chances of electrical fires and shocks we need to incorporate more modern electrical panels which are designed with the latest safety standards to enhance electrical safety.

Boost Power Efficiency

To boost power efficiency you need to upgrade a new electrical panel that allows your home to accommodate higher electrical loads also operating your appliances without interruptions.

Future Proof with an Upgrade Electrical System      

You are future-proofing your home, making it ready for the rapid demand for electrical power from new technologies like EV (electric vehicles) and smart home systems by upgrading your electric panel system.

An electrical panel of 100 amp upgrade almost costs between $1500 to $3000 but the final price varies on the project’s requirements and project complexity.For further updates we recommend you to contact our team for detailed and customized quote that fit your electrical needs.

The electrical panel upgrade process with Panel Upgrade Hexagonal Electricals ranges from a few hours to a full day, depending upon the specific upgrade needs and existing setup. Our team ensures the efficient process of minimizing distractions in your daily routine. 

Yes, Our technical staff will review your electrical requirements evaluate your current electrical panel, and provide you with a free quote for your panel upgrade.

Yes, After installation our staff will contact you to ensure everything that meets your expectations.