An Electric Service Upgrade can be a Complex Job:
Call Our Philadelphia Electricians for Help!
Many people in the Philadelphia area live in homes that were built more than 35 years ago, which means that many of these homes have electrical systems that were not built to handle today’s electrical needs. This makes an electric service upgrade not only desirable, but a safety necessity. An obsolete home electrical system trying to handle modern electricity needs is not just inconvenient for home owners who constantly struggle with those flickering lights, breakers tripping and too few outlets for all the modern appliances we have. It can be pretty dangerous. Electrical fires account for almost half of the home fires in the United States every year.
Get an electric service upgrade to increase the amount of power coming into the house can be a big job that requires professional help from an experienced team of electricians.
Call TAS right away if any of the following apply to your home:
- The lights constantly flicker anytime you turn on your major appliance
- The circuit breakers often trip, and/or fuses blow
- The electric panel is overheating
- If your electric panel is a Zinsco, Federal Pacific, I-T-E Pushmatic, or GTE/Sylvania brand, you definitely need an electric panel upgrade. These panels were recalled years ago for many safety defects.
- You use a lot of extension cords, or don’t have enough outlets to power all of your appliances or devices.
- Your home has many two-pronged outlets (3-pronged GFCI, or “Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter outlets are required in new homes as they protect people from getting shocked).
- You have recently installed air conditioners, heat pumps, or any other large appliance that draws a lot of electricity.
- You have added a new office, an addition, workshop, finished basement or other areas to your home.
What Does an Electric Service Upgrade Involves:
A complete electrical service upgrade to your home is a complex job that, for safety and quality reasons, requires an experienced electrician. It usually involves upgrading electrical service in the home to 200 amps, which is the standard in today’s homes. In some cases, however, an upgrade to 400 amps or more may be necessary. Give us a call today for an estimate.
