Service Changes in Alpharetta

Your home is more than just a place to live. It’s an investment that will grow over time. It’s a place where memories will be made, and a meeting place for everything that you love. It shouldn’t be a constant source of worry, regret, and insecurity.

If your electrical system hasn’t been upgraded in a long time—or ever—there’s no way you can feel safe and secure in your own home. That’s why Hifi Audio & Video LLC offers electrical service changes in Alpharetta. By upgrading to an electrical system, that can handle the strains of modern appliances and modern life, you’ll gain the peace of mind needed to flourish. Not only that, but you could also save some money on your insurance premiums. Sounds great, doesn’t it?

Electrical Panel Upgrades

Many homes in Alpharetta do not have up-to-date electrical panels. In some cases, you might have a fuse box that can handle 60-amps of electricity while in other cases, you might have a circuit breaker, but it can only handle 100-amps of power. In the old days, these electrical panels would have been able to manage all the electrical current you’d need, but with more appliances in our homes—many of which are high voltage—this isn’t enough. Standard residential electrical panels can handle 200-amps.

The certified electricians at Hifi Audio & Video LLC can help you design and build the ideal breaker panel for your Alpharetta home. It starts with an inspection where we take a close look at the kinds of circuits you already have. We’ll assess the condition of the wiring to confirm that everything is up to code. Then we’ll figure out how to build your panel in a way that suits your needs. No two breaker panels are alike, it’s very important to personalize your panel with the kinds of circuits you need.

Electrical Circuits

There are three basic types of modern breaker circuits, each with their own use:

Standard circuits breakers keep track of the amount of power that flows into your home and appliances. If the circuit is suddenly overloaded or short-circuited, the breaker switch will cut the power. This protects the wires from overheating and lowers the risk of electrical fires. It’s important that all your circuits are always working.

Ground-fault circuit interrupters, or GFCI’s, are a type of circuit that monitors the ground wire. If a circuit is created, between an electrical current and the ground wire, the GFCI will cut the power to that circuit. These are typically installed in workshops and kitchens—places where there are many high voltage appliances and the potential to contact water.

Arc-fault circuit interrupters, or AFCI’s, are designed to cut the power if a sudden increase of current (an arc) passes through the circuit. This can happen from a botched wiring job or aged, worn out, wiring. In many areas, AFCI’s are becoming the building code standard as they prevent serious electrical catastrophes more efficiently than standard breakers.

Contact Us Today!

If you think you might need a service change or electrical upgrade, give Hifi Audio & Video LLC a call. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have!