What Our Customers Say & FAQs

It’s old. Unbeknownst to many homeowners, the average lifespan of an electrical panel is only 20 - 50 years. So if you live in an older home, you should have your electrical system inspected, as your panel may not be suited to handle modern electrical needs.

You can find recall lists on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website for panels needing replacement due to hazards or safety concerns.

If breakers trip regularly, your panel may need to be replaced. 

There’s been a short or fire within the panel: this can happen if connections aren’t properly installed or aren’t tight enough, which causes arching in the wires and then a short + fire in the fuse box.

If you hear noises coming from your panel, your breaker box could be arching or vibrating caused by loose connections within the panel. This is a bad sign.

If you see signs of corrosion in the electrical box. Corrosion happens over time when moisture is introduced within the panel. If you open the panel and visibly see corrosion or signs of moisture, you’ll want to address this ASAP. 

If you’ve been splurging on new appliances for your kitchen or home office, you’re likely putting a lot of new demand on your system. That great big new TV and hot tub room will take a lot of power.

When it comes to electricity, when your electrical usage is higher, your electrical panel may not be up to the task anymore.

In a modern household, odds are that there are at least four phones, three laptops, two tablets, and more charging in your house right now. Even with modern electrical capacity, you may have half a dozen power strips plugged in, charging all those devices. If you do, you might be using a lot more power than your original panel was designed for.

While surge protection has its place, it can’t add power to your home. If you find that you’re relying on surge protectors to extend your capacity, it’s time to consider an upgrade.

You can buy power strips that are designed to prevent power surges from killing your electronic devices. But it’s much safer to prevent the surge at the source. Todays building is outgrowing the power grid. Make an appointment with an electrical professional instead. Qualified electricians can help you to set up the electrical panel upgrade your system needs to truly protect your home from power surges.

Absolutely, Depending on the current state of your system, an electrical panel upgrade can include a lot of different things. It might mean adding more circuit breakers to your existing box or upgrading your service from 100 to 200 or 400 amps. It can also mean tearing out an old fuse box and replacing it with current circuit breakers that can supply all the power you need safely. 

A potential home/business owner may have some awareness of structured cabling, but does not realize how a system needs to be designed and configured to meet his or her requirements. They usually just address one issue, such as using a wireless connection for computing devices or installing a home theater with components out of the box. They do not know that a properly installed structured cabling system lets them integrate all of their devices into a fully functioning system capable of supplying whole-house audio, home automation, and alarm and security.

Yes, We provide top-tier  system installations services in the Willis & Conroe, TX area.

Our expert electricians are committed to providing efficient solutions that help you conserve time and resource.