What Is a Fuse to Breaker Upgrade?
Many homes that were built in the 60’s and 70’s still have fuse boxes. Fuses can handle a maximum of 60-amps of electricity at a time; which was fine back when homes weren’t wired up with computers, freezers, dishwashers, clothes dryers and more. Nowadays, because we use more electricity, people often find that they blow fuses regularly, and they always blow at the wrong moment.
If your home has a fuse box, upgrading to a circuit breaker box with Hifi Audio & Video LLC is a great idea. Not only can circuit breakers handle 100-amps of electrical current and more, but they also switch off when currents are too strong. They also reduce the possibility of electrical fires and will save you money by lowering your home insurance premiums.
Who Should Install the Upgrade?
Only a licensed and certified electrician should upgrade a fuse box to a circuit breaker box. This is not a DIY job! No online tutorial is ever going to give you enough knowledge to do the job safely. If the risk of huge financial losses is not enough to convince you, then the risk of electrical fire and electrocution should.
The certified electricians at Hifi Audio & Video LLC have the knowledge and expertise to keep you and your loved ones safe: it’s our job and we take it very seriously.
How Do You Know You Need an Upgrade?
If you ask a random person what kind of electrical box they have, there’s a good chance they wouldn’t even know. That’s because when your electricity works properly, you don’t even notice it’s there. It’s good to know the common signs that it’s time to upgrade from a fuse to a circuit breaker box.
Here’s a short list:
- Regularly blown fuses without obvious cause
- Plugging in appliances and blowing fuses
- Flickering lights when you turn on the hot water
- Flickering lights when you plug in appliances
- Your electrical system is very old
- Your insurance company won’t insure your home because of your fuse box, and home insurance is very important
Why Upgrade to a Circuit Breaker?
The most obvious answer is that you can plug in many electrical devices at one time. Even eco-conscious clients will still have a refrigerator, freezer, Wi-Fi network, computer, smartphone charging station and electric lights running simultaneously in their home—there’s no escaping it!
The other big reason —as mentioned above—is home insurance. Insurance companies charge a fortune to insure homes with outdated electrical boxes. In many cases, they simply won’t insure them at all. If you’re buying a new home—make sure you check what type of panel system you are running!
Thankfully Hifi Audio & Video LLC is your certified electrical repair service. Our affordable prices, great customer service, and expert installation service has helped us become a leader in fuse panel replacement!