Electric Panel Upgrades for Safety and to Meet Increased Power Needs
Whether you are installing a new appliance that requires lots of power or if you’re constantly resetting tripped circuit breakers, it is a smart move to have Reinhart Electric inspect your electrical panel. It may be time for an upgrade.
If you live in the Seattle or South King County area, your best choice is to call Reinhart Electric for expert panel replacements, breaker upgrades, and service changes to keep your home safe and efficient.
Typical Reasons for an Electric Panel Upgrade
- If your older home has obsolete fuses instead of circuit breakers, it is past time for an upgrade!
- If you lack space for a new circuit breaker for an added HVAC, EV charger, or hot tub, it is time to upgrade your electric panel!
- If your circuit breakers trip frequently or won’t reset, or if your lights dim or flicker when a major appliance switches on, it is definitely time to improve your system!
- If you’ve had a recent flood or fire, inspecting your electric panel may save a recurring issue! (And it may help save money on insurance!)
- If you’re concerned about safety and preventing electrical fires, get your electric panel inspected!
- If you want to improve your home’s energy efficiency – saving money in the process – and allow for new circuits to be added in the future, consider an electric panel upgrade.
What Does it Mean to Upgrade My Electric Panel?
There’s not a single solution when it comes to electric panels. Your electric usage and needs are unique to you and your home. The Reinhart Electric team will talk with you about your electric power, your lifestyle, and your concerns in order to design the perfect electric panel solution for you.
In some cases, you may want or need improvements like the installation of AFCI and GFCI breakers. In other cases, your breaker may require and complete replacement and rewiring of outdated or faulty electric panels. In homes being renovated or for new home additions, electric panel upgrades are a must!
Typically, licensed Reinhart Electric electricians will increase your home’s service capacity to 200-400 amps to handle today’s greater power needs.
What is an Electric Subpanel?
An alternative way to increase your home’s power capacity, without upgrading the entire electric panel, is to install an electric subpanel. These are particularly useful for specific needs, such as powering yard equipment from the garage or creating a separate circuit to power a hot tub in the backyard or on the deck. Reinhart Electric professionals can make useful recommendations as to where this might be optimally placed and guide you through the installation process.
If you live in the Seattle or South King County area, call Reinhart Electric today to answer your questions or get a free quote about upgrading your electric panel!