Circuit Breakers and Electrical Panels in Lexington, KY

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In our homes, electricity can be found in almost everything that we do. From keeping large appliances running to warming our water, and lighting our homes when it’s dark out, electricity keeps our homes running. And when the reliability of that electricity starts to falter, it’s important that you have an electrician you can trust. GreenBox is a team of experts ready to help with whatever electrical issue you are experiencing. Give us a call today and let us know how we can help you. 

What Are Circuit Breakers and Electrical Panels?

Circuit breakers and electrical panels are essential components of your home’s electrical system. They work together to manage and protect the flow of electricity into your home. The electrical panel, sometimes called a breaker box, is the central hub where power from your utility company is distributed throughout your home. The breaker box houses circuit breakers inside, which are small switches that control individual circuits. Each circuit is responsible for delivering power to specific areas or appliances, such as your kitchen, living room, or HVAC system. 

Circuit breakers play a critical role in keeping your home safe. Their job is to protect your wiring and devices from overloading or short-circuiting. If too much current flows through a circuit, the breaker will trip, cutting off power to prevent damage or potential fire hazards. This can happen due to things like too many devices running at once or a fault in the wiring. Resetting a tripped breaker is usually pretty easy, but understanding why it tripped in the first place is important. Together, circuit breakers and your electrical panel work behind the scenes to provide reliable, safe electricity so you can power everything from your lights to your appliances with confidence.

What Kind Of Work Is Normally Done On Electrical Panels? 

Work on electrical panels can range from routine maintenance to major upgrades, all aimed at ensuring your home’s electrical system is safe, efficient, and capable of meeting your power needs. Here are some common types of work typically done on electrical panels:

Routine Inspections and Maintenance

Occasionally, you will want to have your electrical panel inspected for signs of damage or weakness. While these are made to last, any kind of loose connection, corrosion, or just general wear can be bad for the panel itself and your home’s electrical system at large. Routine inspection helps to catch damage while it is still small, meaning it can be taken care of before it becomes a bigger emergency. The inspection will also test the panel to ensure proper voltage and performance, as well as make sure the panel is labeled correctly. 

Circuit Breaker Replacement

Have you started noticing a breaker that trips too frequently, even if the conditions don’t seem to be correct for a breaker to trip? Or have you noticed that a breaker isn’t tripping the way it used to even though you’ve seen it trip in the past for a similar reason? It might be that the individual breaker needs to be repaired or replaced. Similarly, if you are having a large appliance installed, a new circuit breaker might need to be installed into the electrical panel that is dedicated to that appliance. 

Electrical Panel Upgrades

If your home is older, then your electrical panel might slowly be growing more and more outdated. And while it’s okay to have a slightly outdated panel, there is a point when a home needs to be able to handle more electrical input. Old panels (like fuse boxes) might only be able to handle 100 amps, but modern systems tend to need higher capacities (like 200 amps). Upgrading your electrical panel can make it easier for your home’s electric system to function the way you would expect it to. 

Installing Surge Protections

One of the most critical functions of an electrical panel is to help ensure there is enough electricity being directed to everything you need without there being too much electricity sent to everything that is hooked up to an outlet. While circuit breakers are an excellent first line of defense, you can also add surge protectors to help assist in stopping any unexpected surges of electricity from being sent out through your appliances, lights, and more. 

These are just a few of the many services we are proud to offer in Lexington, KY. Give us a call today and we can help figure out exactly what your electrical panel needs to serve your home even better. 

How Can I Know When My Circuit Breakers Need To Be Worked On? 

Keep an eye out for signs that your electrical panel might need some work. Here are just a few things to look out for: 

• Frequent Tripping
• Difficulty Resetting Breakers
• Burn Marks or Burning Smell
• Loud Buzzing or Humming
• Age of the Breakers
• Flickering or Dimming Lights
• Unexplainable Power Outages
• Overheated Breaker Box

While this isn’t an extensive list of the things that might point to needing circuit breaker repair, it definitely is good to keep an eye out on these things to make sure your panel is working the way it should. 

Call GreenBox Today For Electrical Panel Repair in Lexington, KY

You deserve to have an electrician that you can depend on, which is why we are dedicated to making sure our community knows how trustworthy and hard-working we are. We strive to put your satisfaction at the forefront of everything that we do. Have an issue with your electrical panel or circuit breakers that you want checked out? Reach out today and we can help with whatever it is you are experiencing.