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The electrical system in your home is crucial for safety and functionality. Fuse boxes are designed to protect your home in numerous ways, including from overloads. State-Wide Electric is here to ensure your system stays up-to-date and secure with professional fuse box upgrade services. From assessing outdated fuse boxes to recommending modern upgrades, we have you covered. Upgrade your fuse box for safety, reliability, and increased capacity. Trust State-Wide for a safer home.
Here are six reasons to consider upgrading your fuse box.
The number one reason for a fuse box upgrade is for safety reasons. Older fuse boxes may not meet current safety standards and could pose a fire hazard. Upgrading to a modern circuit breaker panel with built-in safety measures, such as arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) and ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), will greatly minimize the risk of electrical fires and shocks in your house. Thus making it a safer environment for all.
As technology progresses, the demand for electricity in houses increases as well. Older fuse boxes may be unable to withstand the higher electrical demand required by modern appliances and devices. By upgrading to a higher-ampacity circuit breaker panel, you get the extra power required to keep these devices functioning and safe.
Many modern electronic devices are vulnerable to fluctuations in voltage. Older fuse boxes may not offer appropriate protection against electrical surges and spikes, which can cause damage to the equipment. Upgrading the fuse box to a circuit breaker panel with surge protection will help keep your devices safe and extend their lives.
Building codes and electrical standards are updating constantly in order to improve safety and efficiency. If your home has an old fuse box, then it may not comply with current code requirements. Upgrading the fuse box to a modern circuit breaker panel guarantees that your electrical system meets current regulations. Ultimately providing peace of mind, while avoiding potential fines or penalties.
Older fuse boxes have fuses that need to be replaced when they “blow” due to an electrical overload. This can be inconvenient and time-consuming, especially if it happens often. Upgrading to a circuit breaker panel allows you to quickly reset the breaker by flipping a switch, which will restore power to the affected circuit.
Upgrading your fuse box can raise the value of your home, particularly if you intend to sell in the future. A modern electrical system is regarded as a desirable feature by purchasers and can make your property more appealing than those with older electrical systems.
Upgrading your fuse box is a smart decision that will improve the safety, convenience, and overall value of your property. Whether you want to improve electrical safety, boost capacity of devices and appliances, or comply with building requirements, switching to a modern circuit breaker panel provides numerous benefits. Contact us today for more information.
When you get in touch with us, we an evaluate your current electrical system and decide whether a fuse box upgrade is appropriate for you. If not, we can point you in the right direction.
Electrical upgrades are rarely a simple job. Fuse box systems may be grandfathered in, which means that elements of the system may not necessarily need to meet current building codes. If you start to replace any part of these grandfathered structures, the entire system will need to be reassessed and redone in order to meet existing codes. This could push a simple project into more complex and expensive territory. Here are a few considerations when opting for a fuse box upgrade.
The switch from fuses to breakers may also signal a replacement in your wiring and insulation. Upgrades tend to spread. So, changing all of the important elements in your electrical system may be the best plan overall. But it is important to turn to professional for wiring and panel upgrades, since this type of work requires the skills of a licensed electrician.
It can be helpful to find out the size of the incoming service. You might need to call the local utility company first while also arranging to have the incoming service upgraded. This change will alter the wiring coming into your home. What this means is that the replacement breakers will not match the existing fuse sizes. Get the service upgrade done first to ensure your project runs smoothly and efficiently.
When opting for a fuse box upgrade, we will have a look at your main disconnect. We will check to see if the fuses need replacement. However, if the main fuses can remain, then the supplies and installation are fairly simple. The cost for this service will depend on the size of the system, the current conditions and the geographical area. The cost can climb when the main disconnect fuses also need to be changed, along with much of the existing system. All aspects we will look at when providing a fuse box upgrade.
Some of these upgrades require the installation of a breaker panel with plenty of extra room. We recommend investing in a larger 200-amp panel for better long-term durability. Life today requires more devices and appliances, so equipping your home to deal with them is a smart decision.
Some of the fuses in the existing box will need to be replaced by double pole breakers. This product provides the power required for larger appliances, such as stoves, driers and more that may have been equipped with two cartridge fuses.
In the end, you will run into various challenges and decisions when going through a fuse box upgrade. First of all, you must decide whether the upgrade is necessary. If you decide to invest in the benefits that modern circuit breakers deliver, then it is imperative to find out whether the system has been grandfathered. This will help you decide how far to spread the upgrade, from the main disconnect to the wiring and insulation. Then, you will need to hire a professional and have them look after all of the electrical upgrades at once, for optimum safety and reliability. Turn to State-Wide Electric for those services today and get a fuse box upgrade you can trust.
