Ocala Electrical Panel Services

Several warning signs may indicate your panel is no longer up to managing your home's electrical needs.

These indicators include the following:

• Flickering lights or frequently tripped breakers. If your lights flicker or your breakers trip often, it could indicate that your circuits are overloaded or that your circuit breakers are malfunctioning.
• Presence of fuses instead of circuit breakers. Fuse boxes are outdated and not designed to handle the electrical demands of modern homes. If your home still uses fuses, it's likely time for an upgrade.
• Age of the home and panel. Electrical panels typically have a lifespan of about 25 years. If your home or panel is older than that, it may be time to consider a replacement.
• Frequent electrical repairs or increased energy bills. If you're constantly calling an electrician for repairs or noticing a spike in your energy bills, your electrical panel may be struggling to keep up with your home's power needs.

Upgrading your electrical panel can address these issues, improving the safety and efficiency of your home's electrical system.

Choosing the Right Electrical Panel: Understanding Your Options

Selecting the right electrical panel for your property is essential to ensure it meets your needs and complies with local codes. 

Here are the main types of electrical panels available:

• Main breaker panels. These panels are the central control for all the electricity in your home. The main breaker can shut off all power to your home, providing an essential safety feature in an emergency.
• Subpanels. Subpanels are smaller electrical panels holding separate circuit breakers from the main panel. They often extend power to specific areas of the home, such as garages or workshops.
• Transfer switch panels. A transfer switch panel is a subpanel used to connect a generator to your home. This panel allows for a seamless switch in power source when the electricity goes out, keeping your home powered during an outage.

Selecting the appropriate panel requires understanding your home's power needs and local code requirements. Our team can help you make the right choice for your situation.

The Process of Upgrading or Replacing an Electrical Panel: What to Expect

Upgrading or replacing an electrical panel is a significant task. We are here to facilitate a smooth and safe process. 

Here’s what you can expect during an electrical panel upgrade:

• Initial consultation and assessment. We thoroughly inspect your existing wiring, breakers, switches, and outlets to determine the best course of action.
• Choosing the right panel. We’ll help you select a suitable panel based on your needs and find one that meets your power requirements and local code standards.
• Safe installation. Our electricians will safely install the new panel, following safety protocols to protect your home and provide a reliable power supply.
• Safety inspections and final testing. Once installation is complete, we conduct a rigorous safety inspection and testing process to confirm that the new panel functions correctly and complies with local codes.

The duration of the upgrade process can vary depending on the complexity of the task. Still, our team works efficiently to minimize disruption to your daily routine.