Your electrical panel distributes power throughout your home. In many older properties, however, panels were installed before our modern-day reliance on electronic devices, meaning they don’t meet electrical safety standards.
Fortunately, the licensed and certified electricians at Tom Drexler Plumbing, Air & Electric offer complete electrical services throughout Cincinnati, including electrical panel repairs and upgrades. We always provide upfront pricing and guarantee 100% satisfaction.
Contact the experts at Tom Drexler to book electrical panel services in Cincinnati.
What’s the Difference Between a Fuse Box and an Electrical Panel?
Your electrical panel receives incoming power from your electricity provider and safely distributes it to each circuit in your panel. This ensures a safe and constant flow of electricity to your home’s appliances, lights, and other electrical equipment. In the instance of a power surge, your circuits are designed to flip, safely cutting the flow of electricity.
Fuse boxes, on the other hand, use fuses instead of circuit breakers. When there’s a power surge, the metal filament in the fuse overheats and melts. This safely cuts the flow of electricity, but the fuse will need to be replaced rather than turned back on like a circuit.
Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel
Tom Drexler provides reliable electrical installations and replacements, including electrical panel upgrades. You need a panel upgrade if:
- Your home has a fuse box.
- Your electrical panel is 25 to 40 years old.
- You have frequently tripped breakers.
- There are no more empty circuits for new appliances.
- Your electrical panel is rusted or corroded.
- Your lights flicker when appliances turn on.
- You’re remodeling your home.
Circuit Breaker Repair & Replacement
In some instances, a complete electrical panel upgrade isn’t necessary. You may just need an electrical repair or replacement for your circuit breaker.
This happens when you have overloaded circuits that trip frequently, and you need to split it into multiple lines. In other cases, there may be one or more loose wires or faulty breakers.
Tom Drexler can inspect your electrical panel to determine whether a circuit breaker repair or replacement is necessary.
Why Choose Tom Drexler?
Whether you need a circuit breaker repair or a complete panel upgrade, Tom Drexler can help. Our highly trained electricians are background-checked for your safety and peace of mind.
We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional services and products. Our goal is to create customers for life, so we work hard to build your trust. We also offer financing options for your convenience!
Ensure your electrical panel’s safety and functionality today. Schedule electrical panel services online 24/7!
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the benefits of upgrading your electrical panel?
When you upgrade your electrical panel, you can easily add new appliances and devices, such as smart home systems and whole-home generators.
Additionally, you’re likely to notice these benefits:
- Lower energy costs
- More reliable electricity
- Improved electrical safety
- Increased voltage and capacity
- Electrical code compliance
How can I protect my home from power surges?
A whole-home surge protector is the best way to protect your entire home from power surges after an outage or small, transient surges. It can be installed directly in your electrical panel.
Can I replace my own breakers?
As with any electrical repair or replacement, it’s best to leave circuit breaker replacements to the trained and certified professionals at Tom Drexler. Otherwise, you risk injury or significant damage to your electrical system and home.
