Does your home’s electrical system need an upgrade?
The most important reason to update your home’s electrical system is safety. Circuit breakers protect your home by tripping and turning off when the wire running from your electrical panel to your appliances or devices becomes overloaded and in danger of becoming hot and catching fire.
Unfortunately, in many older electrical systems, the circuit breakers don't trip, even when the circuit is overloaded. Typically, a breaker will not trip due to a loose connection somewhere within the circuit. Sometimes a homeowner gets tired of of the circuit breaker tripping, and unknowingly adds to the danger by replacing it with a larger circuit breaker than the wire is rated to carry.
Here are some symptoms that indicate your system is in need of an upgrade: 1)Circuit breakers trip frequently. 2)Your lights dim when you turn on other appliances. 3)You have to use extension cords or adapters to create additional electric outlets for your home.
If your electrical panel is old or if it’s in poor condition and has only a few circuits or your breakers DO NOT trip, those can be danger signs as well.
The most important benefit of upgrading your electrical system is that your home will be protected from fire hazards caused by overloaded circuits. You can sleep better knowing your home and family are protected. You will be able to use your modern appliances safely and your expensive electronic equipment will be protected.
Updating your electrical system also can increase your home’s resale value.
Electricity is not a good candidate for a DIY project.
Electrical work also is not an area where you'll benefit from hiring the cheapest provider. Unlike your new cabinets or countertops, your electrical system is invisible. There are many ways to cut corners with electrical work, and most consumers won’t know the difference. That’s why it’s important to choose an experienced electrical contractor and don’t make your decision based on price alone.
If you are remodeling your kitchen or bathrooms, we suggest upgrading your electrical panel first. And of course, wiring should always be done before any cosmetic work. You'd hate to have to cut open your painted walls or remove your new cabinets to access the wires behind the walls!
At Halifax Heat Pumps we provide full electrical services you can trust. Give us a call and we will be happy to point you in the right direction.
