You may not think about your electrical panel that much until something goes wrong. You plug things into the outlets, you turn the lights on and off, and you use it as much as possible or as much as you need. As long as the electrical panel is working the way that you expect, then you are good and won’t even think about it. But once it stops doing the job right, it can start to feel like an emergency. To help keep your home safe and to make sure that the electrical components in the home work well, you need to consider when it is time to upgrade the system. 

There are a few different signs that it is time to do an upgrade of your electrical panel. Often homeowners will smell that there is something burning or they know they have an older system that is not able to keep up with all of the things that they need during the day. Even calling a professional in can help take a look at your system to see whether there is a problem and if you need to do an upgrade or not. But one sign to look for is whether your system is still using fuses rather than circuit breakers. If it is, then it is time for an upgrade. 

Fuse boxes are considered older technology, used way back in homes that were built before 1965. Although a well-maintained fuse box is one that you can still use well, it is possible that the panel wasn’t taken care of well and the fuses may not be able to meet with some of your modern electrical needs. 

When the system is older, it is better to get an upgrade so that it will work better and can keep your home safe. A circuit breaker is going to be one of the best options for you to choose, especially since you could just reset it with a flip of the switch when they blow. Talk to a professional to see whether it is time to do an upgrade. 

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