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Electrical Panel Upgrade Services & Circuit Breaker Services in Charleston, SC
Homes today use more electricity than ever before, and many of them are not prepared to handle increased electrical demands. Since your electrical system is crucial for safety, comfort, and enjoyment in your home, you want to make sure your service panel can keep up with all of your power needs.
For service panel upgrades and circuit breaker services in North Charleston and surrounding areas, turn to the expert electricians at LimRic.
6 Signs You May Need a Main Service Panel Upgrade
Electrical/breaker/service panels deliver electricity to your home by connecting external wires from the street to your home’s internal wires, which power your lights and appliances. Panels are often found in basements, garages, or utility closets. Their amperage varies depending on the number of circuits and your home’s electrical demands.
To maintain a safe electrical system that works properly, you should know the signs that it’s time to upgrade your main service panel:
- – Circuit breaker frequently trips: If you have to reset breakers in your electrical panel often, it may be time for a replacement. Tripped breakers can happen when you add new appliances to your home and strain your existing electrical capacity, which can damage electronic circuit boards and other components connected to that circuit.
- – High utility bills: If your utility bills are consistently higher than normal, this may signal the need for a new electrical panel. Rusted or weakened wiring, which leads to inefficient distribution of electricity, can increase your energy costs.
- – Lights dimming: Lights should only dim during power outages or when you have a loose bulb. If your lights dim often, especially when you use high-powered appliances like microwaves and air conditioners, you might have loose connections or panel issues.
- – Burning smells: Any burning odors coming from your electrical panel should be addressed right away to prevent potential overheating and fire hazards.
- – Unusual sounds: Crackling, sizzling, or popping sounds from your panel may indicate loose wires and sparks, and they should be addressed to prevent fire risks.
- – Age of home: If your home was constructed before 1995, you should have a licensed electrician examine your electrical panel, as they do not last forever.
What to Expect from a Main Panel Upgrade
Contact LimRic for efficient and professional main service panel upgrades in the Charleston area. When you upgrade your panel, you can expect to:
- – Safely install additional circuits and outlets
- – Repair overloaded circuit breakers that trip frequently
- – Eliminate overcrowded outlets
- – Power large appliances more easily
Circuit Breaker Repair, Replacement, & Installation Services
When you upgrade your main service panel, it’s important to also install a replacement circuit breaker box, also known as a fuse box. Circuit breaker boxes prevent electrical overloads and short-circuiting.
At LimRic, our licensed electricians are highly trained in inspecting, repairing, and replacing circuit breakers as needed. If your breakers trip frequently, contact us, and we’ll assess the problem and provide a solution.
We provide financing options to support your investment in circuit breaker services and a more comfortable home.
Choose LimRic for Electrical Panel Upgrades & Circuit Breakers in South Carolina Lowcountry
Keeping up with today’s electrical needs can be a challenge for many service panels, especially older ones. If you have an outdated service panel, in addition to the inconvenience of appliances not working properly, you’re at risk of a fire caused by overload, blown fuses, tripped circuit breakers, and overcrowded outlets.
Enjoy the use of all your appliances, including your air conditioner, refrigerator, microwave, and washing machine with an electrical panel that can meet the power demands of your home.
Contact LimRic for electrical panel upgrades, circuit breaker repair and replacement, and circuit breaker fuse replacement in Lowcountry, South Carolina.
Electrical Panel Upgrade Services FAQs
Do I need a permit to upgrade to 200 amp service?
Yes, you typically need an electrical permit to upgrade to 200 amp service. Electrical
panel upgrade services must comply with local building codes and the National Electrical
Code (NEC), and the work is usually inspected by the local authority having jurisdiction.
A licensed electrician from LimRic can coordinate with the utility company and building
department, pull the proper permits, and complete the upgrade so your new 200 amp service
is installed safely and approved.
Can you upgrade an electrical panel without rewiring the house?
In many cases you can upgrade an electrical panel without rewiring the entire house. If
your existing branch circuits and wiring are in good condition and meet current code,
electrical panel upgrade services may focus on replacing the main panel, breakers,
grounding, and bonding. During a LimRic visit, our electricians evaluate the existing
wiring, perform load calculations, and let you know whether a panel only upgrade is
appropriate or if any circuits should be updated at the same time.
What is the 80% rule for electrical panels?
The 80 percent rule is a guideline that says a circuit breaker should not carry more than
80 percent of its rated current on a continuous load. For example, a 20 amp breaker should
serve no more than 16 amps continuously. When LimRic provides electrical panel upgrade
services, our electricians use this principle during load calculations to size breakers and
circuits correctly, helping to prevent overheating and nuisance tripping in your home.
Who do I call to upgrade my electrical panel?
To upgrade your electrical panel, you should call a licensed residential electrician or
electrical contractor that regularly performs electrical panel upgrade services. LimRic’s
electricians handle panel replacements, meter upgrades, new main disconnects, and service
size increases, working directly with local inspectors and utilities to keep your home up
to code and ready for modern electrical loads.
How often should electrical panels be serviced?
Most homes benefit from having the electrical panel inspected and serviced every 3 to 5
years. During routine maintenance, LimRic’s electricians check for loose connections,
signs of overheating, rust or moisture, mislabeled breakers, and outdated components.
If we find undersized or obsolete equipment, we may recommend electrical panel upgrade
services so your system stays safe, efficient, and in line with current NEC standards.
