The electrical panels and fuse boxes, sometimes called breaker boxes or electrical service panels, are the main hub through which electricity flows into your home. It’s the first stop electricity makes from the outside power distribution grid into your home. If you envision electricity as the nerve impulses that drive the functioning of the various electrical appliances that help your household run smoothly, then your electric service panel is your home’s brain.
New 200 amp main meter panels are recommended for most homes due to the amount of circuits required by National Electrical Code (NEC). Many years ago houses were not wired for AC units, car chargers, or appliances that are required in today’s homes. Today’s specifications of all electrical panels must be UL (Underwriter Laboratory) approved.
Replacing old electrical panels with new ones does not necessarily mean you are required to increase amp usage for your home. Most people choose to raise the amperage to 200 amp because the convenience of modern living is enhanced by the use of different types of appliances. Our local licensed electricians have the experience and skill to get the electrical panel or fuse box installation done correctly the first time.