Signs of an Impending Electrical Panel Upgrade in Your Charlotte Home

Thousands of residences stand throughout the greater Charlotte area, from luxury apartments to single-family homes. Each of these locations requires a unique energy output based on your family's demands and even the property's connectivity to the Internet of Things (IoT.) Sometimes, evaluating how efficiently your home's electrical system is running becomes necessary, which begins at the crucial junction of the breaker panel.

Signs It Is Time to Change Your Breaker Panel

Before you begin an electrical panel upgrade for your Charlotte property, make sure that the current setup does not meet demands. There are sure signs you can look for that indicate when a closer evaluation of your electrical system efficiency might be beneficial. These can include:

• Frequent Tripping

If you have reset your electrical panel's breakers multiple times recently, this is a clear sign that the system has become overwhelmed. Consistent tripping indicates that the panel has difficulty handling the load, suggesting a need for a replacement before threats like fires occur.

• Flickering or Dimming Lights

If you notice that lights dim when you turn on an appliance, this also indicates an overload to your electrical panel. Dimming and flickering suggest the panel's inability to supply all devices with the required power simultaneously.

• A Dated Panel

If your home still uses a fuse box or older electrical panel with obsolete components, consider upgrading. Boxes like these no longer meet safety standards and pose risks to your household, such as fires or shock hazards.

• Opportunities with Renovation

Not only does a home addition require a more significant load from this older box, but you might also take this opportunity to improve the electrical system's efficiency. This upgrade could mean adding new outlets and ensuring that your new panel exceeds the required load for future appliance installations.

Southern Electric Can Help

You should not attempt to upgrade your electrical panel alone. This upgrade requires a trusted and experienced electric contractor, and Southern Electric can help with the safe installation of a new panel, circuits, or even an entire system overhaul. We pride ourselves on our workmanship and customer-focused service. We work closely with you to determine your current and future needs to ensure that the changes you make last. It is crucial that established safety codes are followed and permits are documented at your local government office.

When your Charlotte home could benefit from an upgraded electrical panel, call the team you can trust at Southern Electric. We are ready 24/7 to help at (803) 250-1449.