Elecomp INC. offers electrical panel upgrades, which are recommended for preventing electrical hazards, supporting higher power demands from modern appliances and EV chargers, and increasing your home's safety and value. The process typically involves hiring a licensed electrician to ensure compliance with safety codes and, depending on the scope, may require an inspection and permit from the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). To get started, you should contact Elecomp for a consultation to discuss your specific needs. Why upgrade your electrical panel?
- Safety: Older panels, especially fuse boxes, can be a fire hazard due to overloading. Upgrading to a modern circuit breaker panel reduces this risk.
- Capacity: A new panel can provide more power, which is necessary for modern homes with many electronic devices, such as air conditioners, electric stoves, and EV chargers.
- Compliance: Upgrading ensures your home's electrical system meets current safety and building codes.
- Performance: You will likely avoid issues like flickering lights and frequently tripping breakers.
What to expect during the upgrade process
- Contacting Elecomp: Reach out to Elecomp INC. for a consultation to determine the scope of the project.
- Permit and Inspection: A licensed electrician will handle obtaining the necessary permit and ensuring the work is inspected by the ESA to meet code requirements.
- Installation: A licensed electrician will replace your old panel with a new, modern circuit breaker panel.
- Timeline: The installation itself usually takes one to two days, though project timelines can vary based on the complexity of the job.
Finding out if you need an upgradeSigns that you might need an upgrade include:
- Frequent blowing of fuses or tripping of breakers.
- Flickering lights or the dimming of lights when appliances turn on.
- Your home is over 20 years old, particularly if it has a fuse box instead of a breaker panel. quickly and efficiently.