May 24 2024

5 Signs Your Home is Overdue for an Electrical Panel Upgrade

Is your home struggling to keep up with modern life? Today’s households use significantly more power than they did even ten years ago. Between high-powered kitchen appliances, home offices, and climate control, your electrical panel might be gasping for air.

If you notice any of these signs, it’s time to call Frankowski Electric:

  1. Breakers That Trip Constantly: If you can’t run the microwave and the toaster at the same time without a trip to the garage, your circuits are overloaded.
  2. A “Burning” Smell: This is an emergency. If you smell ozone or a plastic-like burning scent near outlets or the panel, shut off the power and call us immediately.
  3. Flickering or Dimming Lights: This often indicates that your appliances are drawing more current than your panel can steadily provide.
  4. Discolored Outlets: Charred or discolored wall outlets suggest dangerous “arcing” or overheating behind the walls.
  5. Using Too Many Power Strips: If your home is a “daisy chain” of extension cords, you are putting a massive strain on your system. We can install dedicated circuits where you need them most.

Protect your family and your investment. Our team specializes in seamless panel upgrades that bring your home into the 21st century.