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Electrical Panel Replacement: Knowing When It's Time for an Upgrade

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Each year, many buildings are destroyed by fires that are caused by electrical problems. As we need electricity even more and our dependence on electrically-powered devices becomes greater, the electrical panels of our homes and businesses may be overburdened by the demand and this can be a fire risk. An electrical service panel is where the main power line enters your building and is distributed throughout your whole electrical system to the plugs, lights, and appliances. Circuit breakers whose role is to disconnect circuits in case of power surges are contained in the electrical panel and protected by security access doors . This is to keep the excess electricity from burning your gadgets and appliances. If you have an old, faulty, or malfunctioning service panel that does not fulfill its functions properly, there is a risk of suffering blackouts, burning electronics in your place, or even electrical fires. To avoid such risks, you should always be on the lookout for warning signs th...