{"id":947,"date":"2022-12-19T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-12-19T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/?p=947"},"modified":"2025-06-17T04:55:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T08:55:09","slug":"key-signs-that-your-electrical-panel-needs-an-upgrade-asap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/key-signs-that-your-electrical-panel-needs-an-upgrade-asap\/","title":{"rendered":"Key Signs That Your Electrical Panel Needs an Upgrade ASAP"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Your electrical panel has its limitations. It can only produce so much power at once, but when it nears those limits or tries to exceed them, there are some clear and apparent signs that you need to look out for. To stay ahead of the problem, know the signs your panel is outdated<\/a> before you’re left in the dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what we don\u2019t want to happen: for anyone to push the limits of their panel only to get stuck Googling \u201celectrician near me<\/a>\u201d while sitting in the dark. Don\u2019t let your panel get the best of you. Look for these signs instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Scorch Marks on Your Electrical Panel: A Warning Sign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Heat is the byproduct of electricity (sort of, it\u2019s complicated). If you\u2019ve ever felt your phone charger and the wall brick was warm, that\u2019s heat as a result of electricity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now think of that on a larger scale in your home. All that power converts to heat, and if the wiring or electrical panel isn\u2019t rated for the current output you\u2019re aiming for, it can result in overheating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scorch marks on your circuit breaker, wiring, or around any major electrical area are signs that your breaker is enduring too much. A slight scorch mark on an outlet may just mean that the outlet needs to be inspected and possibly replaced, but that doesn\u2019t point to an entire breaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look for signs near the panel and circuit breaker. If there\u2019s no scorching there, you\u2019re likely good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Uncertain Wiring Age? You May Need an Upgrade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your home electricity should be inspected (at the very least) every 10-20 years for signs of wear and tear. Safety standards are always improving, so some wires that were previously thought to be okay to use may now be considered obsolete or less safe than they could be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rewiring an entire house is a big task. We\u2019re not saying you need to rewire your home every 20 years, but if you have documentation showing that it was rewired before you bought it, say 6 or 7 years ago, you shouldn\u2019t have anything to worry about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crackling Sounds from Panel? Get It Checked Immediately<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your electrical panel is supposed to make a light buzzing or humming sound. Emphasis on “light.” What it shouldn\u2019t be making is a popping or crackling sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This could be because your home electricity is arcing across the house. Essentially, your electricity is peaking beyond where it\u2019s supposed to and causing a potential hazard. Learn more about serious electrical issues<\/a> that can originate from a compromised panel or outdated wiring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Burning Odors Signal Electrical Risk<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you smell anything along the lines of burning plastic, basically any scent that doesn\u2019t come across as a kitchen concoction, check your electrical panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While uncommon, a burning smell indicates that there\u2019s something wrong with the circuitry. It\u2019s never a small problem: it requires immediate inspection and repair. This is one of the biggest signs that you desperately need to upgrade your electrical panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Shouldn\u2019t Delay an Electrical Panel Upgrade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your panel could do with an upgrade. Power demands from appliances may be going down, but personal electronic use is going up. \u00a0If you’re noticing limitations, consider an electrical panel upgrade<\/a> before taking on any remodeling or high-powered additions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contact us<\/strong><\/a> today to schedule an electrical panel upgrade so you don\u2019t have to worry about your home\u2019s power.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Your electrical panel might not have enough power to run everything in your home. Find out if it’s in trouble with this simple list of red flags.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[123],"tags":[87,104],"class_list":["post-947","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-electrical","tag-electrical","tag-electrical-panel"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/947","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=947"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/947\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1445,"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/947\/revisions\/1445"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=947"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=947"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.airsupremellc.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=947"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}