As a general rule, electrical panels must be replaced every 25 to 40 years. One of the most important reasons to do this is that older breakers weren’t built to support modern appliances. Using newer appliances without an upgrade may result in constant tripping and circuit overloads. See more here, or Contact us for an inspection and quote.

Here are a few other indicators that you should upgrade your panel immediately:

You smell burning

Your electrical panel is warm

You see scorch marks around socket and electrical outlets

Your circuit breakers trip frequently

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While all homes are unique, the most common answer is YES. Older breakers weren’t built to support modern appliances. Using newer appliances without an upgrade may result in constant tripping and circuit overloads. Moreover, an upgrade is crucial if your home uses fuse boxes. Since fuse boxes can be a fire hazard, they are no longer widely used and we recommend upgrading them as soon as possible. See more here, or Contact us for an inspection and quote.

The short answer is YES!

For context, as a working Master Electrician in Connecticut, I see all kinds of homes and commercial buildings. The northeast in general (and Connecticut in particular) has some wonderful, older buildings. Many of the owners and realtors love these structures for their character. It is impressive to have a 150-year-old building that’s still structurally sound. The challenge is what’s happening INSIDE that structure. We refer to these as “the mechanicals”. Times change, materials change and local building codes change. In this Blog, you’ll find some great information about WHY you should change your Federal Pacific Electrical Panel Box as soon as possible.