Old Electrical Panels and Overloaded Circuits: Why January Is the Smart Time to Inspect

Old Electrical Panels and Overloaded Circuits: Why January Is the Smart Time to Inspect

Your North Carolina home’s electrical system may need repairs and replacements every so often. The best way to know if it’s time to repair or replace an electrical panel or reduce usage of certain circuits within your home is through an inspection. Keeping track of the safety and efficiency of your electrical system is vital. If you want to ensure your electrical panel and circuits are working efficiently and safely, January is a great time to inspect these systems. 

Signs Your Electrical Panel Needs to Be Replaced

Electrical panels don’t last forever. In fact, if your electrical panel is over 25 years old it may be time to get a new one installed in your home. However, this is decided on a case-by-case basis. Some signs that indicate a new electrical panel might be necessary include electrical breakers that constantly trip, a burning smell in the air, or a noisy electrical panel that may exhibit a buzzing sound. Also, if your electrical panel is warm when you touch it or shows a lot of wear and tear, it may be time to buy a new one. An electrical safety inspection can uncover any of these signs as well and help you decide if it’s time for a panel upgrade.  

How to Determine if Circuits Are Overloaded

Overloaded circuits around your home should also be checked out. An overloaded circuit exists when too much power is being drawn from a single circuit. This can cause problems in the form of breakers that constantly trip, flickering lights, and outlets that are unusually warm. You can perform a visual inspection of all outlets to determine if overloaded circuits are an issue. Outlets that have a lot of extension cords or power strips attached to them may overload the circuit. In addition, too many heat-producing appliances plugged into one outlet can cause the circuit to overload. You can eliminate these issues on your own. However, you should consider getting an electrical safety inspection for the safety of your home and your family and to ensure all electrical systems are working as they should.

Why You Should Have an Electrical Safety Inspection Completed

An electrical safety inspection for your Charlotte or Fayetteville, North Carolina, home serves many purposes. Some reasons to have an electrician come out to your home and perform an electrical safety inspection include overall safety, fire hazard risk identification, efficiency of your electrical systems, and cost savings. An old electrical panel that doesn’t work correctly or an overloaded circuit can be a fire hazard and cause other safety issues. In addition, when your electrical panel doesn’t work correctly or your circuits are overloaded, your electrical system won’t work as efficiently as it could and should. Lastly, when you have an outdated electrical panel or overloaded circuits, you may see a cost increase in your electric bill. When you hire an electrician to perform an electrical safety inspection, you can rest easy knowing your home is safe and your electrical system works in an effective and cost-efficient manner. 

Contact NuBlue for an Electrical Safety Inspection Appointment

When you’re ready to take steps to ensure your Lake Norman, NC, home’s electrical system is working efficiently, contact NuBlue for an electrical safety inspection appointment. Our team will come out to your home located in Greenville, Charlotte, or other cities in the surrounding area to evaluate your electrical system and ensure that it’s working in the most efficient way. 

Contact our team today to schedule an electrical safety inspection appointment!