3 Signs You Need a New Electrical Panel

Your Pennsylvania home’s electrical panel doesn’t need much in the way of preventive maintenance, but it’s bound to need service on occasion. If you know how to tell when the panel requires the attention of an Allison Park electrician, you can schedule repairs or upgrades before a faulty panel raises safety risks for your household. 

Call a professional promptly when you notice the following changes in your electrical panel:

1. Your Breakers Keep Tripping

Your electrical panel’s breakers will trip when a circuit gets too hot. That is a safety feature that prevents circuits from overheating and burning, and you can usually reset a tripped breaker after the fact. However, if the breaker continues to trip, it may be best to call in an electrician. 

Several things can cause frequent tripped breakers. You might have a wiring short that needs immediate replacement. Alternatively, your household might draw more power than the panel can handle at one time; that is common after installing new appliances or electronic devices. 

In any case, an Allison Park electrician can tell you exactly why your breakers keep tripping and offer appropriate solutions.

2. You See the Signs of Corrosion

As soon as you see rust or discoloration appear on your electrical panel, schedule electric service. These signs are an indication that it has been several years since your last electrical inspection, and that corrosion might be occurring deeper within the electrical components as well.

You may also notice that the panel feels hot to the touch, or you might smell a burning odor near the panel. These signs suggest a more serious electrical problem. Tell your Allison Park electrician about these issues and request prompt service. They might recommend turning the breakers off until they arrive.

3. You Often Call Your Allison Park Electrician for Wiring Issues

It's not uncommon to need service for a wiring short, a faulty light fixture, or other minor electrical problems, but if you frequently need an electrician for repairs, it’s probably time to have your panel inspected. In many cases, there's an underlying cause that’s contributing to frequent electrical malfunctions. A full system inspection will prepare you to update a failing system.

Start With an Electrical Inspection

Hogue Electric Services provides inspections, repairs, and installation services to help Allison Park property owners use energy safely and efficiently. We’ll give your electrical system a full inspection to evaluate your electrical panel’s condition. We’ll also give you a full understanding of your home’s wiring. 



To get started, contact us to schedule service today!