Your electrical panel is the heart of your home or business’s power system — and like any vital component, it ages. If you live in an older property or have recently added new appliances, you may be at risk for power issues or even fire hazards without realizing it.
Here are 5 warning signs it’s time to upgrade:
- Frequent breaker trips
Constantly resetting your breakers? That’s your panel telling you it’s overloaded or outdated. - Flickering or dimming lights
If lights flicker when appliances run, you may not have enough power capacity for your household needs. - You still have a fuse box
Fuse boxes are outdated and unsafe by today’s electrical code standards. - Burning smell or warm panel
Any burning odor or warmth near your electrical panel is a serious red flag. Shut it off and call an electrician immediately. - Home renovations or EV charger installation
Upgrading your kitchen, adding a hot tub, or installing an EV charger? You’ll likely need a panel that can handle the added load.
At Electric Tech Energy, we specialize in safe, code-compliant panel upgrades throughout South Florida. Don’t wait for a system failure — contact us today for a professional inspection.
