When it comes to electricity, safety is the primary concern.
And, because the risks and dangers are so great, there is really no easy repair to cord and plugs.
Some signs that your cords and plugs need to be repaired include products not working, no power, or frayed and split cords.
This is when a professional, licensed, insured electrician is needed to determine the source of the problem. The typical do-it-yourselfer is quick to discover that many modern products are fit together so tightly, that it is often difficult to get objects apart in order to replace cords and plugs. If you attempt the repair or replacement yourself and there are problems, you could be held accountable.
For instance, if you repair a cord or plug and then there are complications or a fire, you may not be covered under your insurance. When a professional electrician handles your cord and plug repairs and replacements, you also have the assurance of knowing that you have a warranty to cover your project. This provides you with the confidence that if anything were to go wrong, you would not be held liable.
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ReplyDeleteWhat is a electrical service panel upgrade
•A panel upgrade increases electrical capacity. When service to your home or business is upgraded or changed, that capacity is increased—standard electrical panels can provide 100, 150, 200 or 400 amps of power, allowing the potential for more circuits to be added.
•A panel upgrade is performed to replace outdated electric panel equipment. It improves the safety and reliability of your electric system and adds value and "peace-of-mind for your home or business.
•A panel upgrade involves changing the electric panel equipment serving your home or business. The only things that change with a service change are the connections with the grid on your house, the meter and all the cables leading in and out of it, the distribution panel, which houses all the circuit breakers and your grounding system.
When should I upgrade my electrical panel
It's Too small
Many older homes still have their original 100 amp service. You may be looking to remodel the kitchen or to add a room, often there is no room in the distribution panel to install the required additional circuits.
It's Unsafe
Your circuit breakers are overloading and tripping off, you notice lights dimming when you turn on a vacuum indicating your are maxing out on available power.
If you live in an older home your electrical panel might use fuses. If so, you should contact an electrician and have the electrical panel replaced to use circuit breakers instead of fuses.