If the fuses in your home keep blowing and you find yourself in front of your electrical panel more than usual, it is probably time to replace the electrical panel in your Raleigh home.

Most people don’t give the electrical panel a second thought, but it’s essential to the electricity working in your home. And when it’s malfunctioning, it can mean danger to your Raleigh home.

Think of your electrical panel as the heart of your home. The entire house relies on the panel to deliver electricity to you when you need it. In the human body, when the heart doesn’t pump blood the right way, there are big problems. The same is true for a house. When the electrical panel doesn’t distribute electricity properly to your circuits, your home can be at risk for fire or someone in your family can be at risk for electrocution. In order to protect your home and family, call a trusted electrician from your local Chapel Hill Mr. Electric who can help prevent any problems.

What Are Some Signs I Need To Update My Electrical Panel In My Raleigh Home?

To keep with the heart analogy, when your body is working properly, you don’t think about your heart beating. In a house, when everything is working properly, you don’t think about or go to your electrical panel.

However, if every time you use your hairdryer the fuse blows, and you have to go to your electrical panel, this is the first sign something is amiss.

Any Raleigh homeowners who have an electrical panel that is older than 15 years should replace it as soon as thy can.

In everyday life, homeowners should also be cognizant of any burning smells around the house or sparks coming from circuits when you plug something in. If there are any malfunctioning switches or lights that dim or flicker unprompted, these are always warning signs something is wrong. Homeowners should also be on the lookout for any burn marks, corrosion or rust around the outlets or electrical panel. An outlet or switch that is hot to the touch probably is overloaded and should be addressed immediately.  Finally, if anyone in your home is feeling a shock when they plug something in or touch an electrical switch, your electrical panel needs to be replaced.

How Do I Update My Electrical Panel In My Raleigh Home?

If you have experienced any of the signs of a malfunctioning electrical panel, the electricians at the Mr. Electric of Chapel Hill and Raleigh can give you trusted, first-rate service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Our electricians want to help you protect your family and know that electrical emergencies happen.

If you are not experiencing an emergency but still worried your electrical panel may need replacing, give Mr. Electric a call and we can schedule a maintenance and service visit to your house right away to ensure your family’s safety.

When the certified electrician arrives at your Raleigh-Chapel Hill area home, they will diagnose the problem and give you pricing upfront. Then, the team will work swiftly to give you the 1-on-1 service you need and update your system.