Your home’s electrical panel is like the brain of your electrical system. It controls the distribution of power to all the circuits in your home. An outdated or faulty electrical panel can pose a serious risk to your property and safety. If you have an older electrical panel, you may want to consider upgrading to a newer, more advanced model. At Mr. Electric of Snohomish County, we specialize in residential electrical panel upgrades and can help ensure that your home's electrical system is functioning safely and efficiently in Lynnwood, North Creek, Marysville, and surrounding areas. Contact us today to schedule an appointment!
Electrical Panels to Watch Out For
If you have a defective panel, it is important to contact Mr. Electric of Snohomish County immediately. The following types of panels are considered defective:
- Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Electrical Panel – This panel was installed in homes between 1950 and 1980 and has design and manufacturing defects that can cause fires and electric shocks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has identified this panel as a safety defect requiring a new electrical panel.
- Zinsco Electrical Panel – The defective design of Zinsco panels allows electrical power to flow even when the breakers are switched off. These panels pose dangers of fire and shock and should be immediately replaced with a new electrical panel.
- Pushmatic Electrical Panel – Pushmatic electrical panels have breaker switches that become difficult to reset over time and lack a main breaker switch to shut off power to the entire panel.
- Fuse Boxes – This is the oldest form of electrical panel, which can only handle 30-60 amps. Modern-day homes require 200 amps of power or more. Fuse boxes pose a significant risk of fire and electrocution, and many are no longer serviceable with new fuses.
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