WHEN SHOULD YOU
UPGRADE YOUR MAIN
ELECTRICAL SERVICE PANEL?
If you own an older home in Toronto, you may have noticed that it probably isn’t keeping up with today’s demands for electrical service. Modern appliances as well as technological devices have made it so we consume more energy and require more electrical outlets. That means that it’s probably time to upgrade your electrical service. Most of Toronto’s older homes were equipped with 100-amp electrical service – enough to power life decades ago, but not today.
To upgrade your home to 200-amp service, call on KNT Electric in Toronto. Our teams are led by a licensed master electrician, and we’re experienced in upgrading electrical service fully compliant with electrical code and best practices.
REASONS WHY YOU CAN TRUST KNT
WITH YOUR TORONTO VINTAGE HOME
TORONTO ELECTRICIANS FOR 3+ DECADES
Over 30 years experience replacing Knob and Tube Wiring in Toronto
FULLY LICENSED & INSURED
Fully Licensed Master Electrician – insured and bonded (ESA / ECRA LICENCE #7007535)
SERVING TORONTO'S ESTABLISHED NEIGHBOURHOODS
Well known in the Avenue Road, Forest Hill, Rosedale, Leaside areas and more
WHAT DOES A MAIN
SERVICE PANEL UPGRADE INCLUDE?
Upgrading your electrical service from 60 or 100 amps to 200 amps along with replacing your electrical panel. That’s because the panel would need to accommodate additional circuits. Electrical panel replacement can also become necessary when some specialty breakers are added; or when your insurance company requests that you change the panel from fuse breakers (which are associated with risk) to a breaker panel.
At KNT Electric in Toronto we only use high-quality electric panels. Our work is always conducted and/or supervised by a Licensed Master Electrician, and we’ve been serving older homes in Toronto with electrical circuitry repairs and replacement for over 30 years.
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frequently Asked Questions
An electrical panel upgrade involves replacing or upgrading the main electrical panel in your home. The hub that distributes energy throughout your home is the electrical panel, sometimes referred to as the breaker box or fuse box. Installing a larger-capacity panel with additional circuit breakers or changing an old panel with a new one that complies with the most recent electrical code standards are two common ways to upgrade the panel.
There are several reasons to consider upgrading your electrical panel:
Increased capacity: A higher electrical load can be accommodated by an upgrade, meeting the power needs of contemporary electronics, appliances, and smart home gadgets.
Safety improvements: Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) and ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), which guard against electrical dangers including fires and shocks, are two sophisticated safety elements that are frequently included in upgraded panels.
Code compliance: Current electrical code standards might not be met by an old electrical panel. Your electrical system will be upgraded to ensure compliance with safety standards and laws.
Home value: Assuring potential purchasers that the electrical system is secure and capable of satisfying their needs, an improved electrical panel can raise the value and marketability of your house.
Signs that your electrical panel may be outdated or overloaded include:
• Frequent tripped circuit breakers or blown fuses.
• Flickering or dimming lights, especially when using multiple appliances.
• Overheating or buzzing sounds coming from the panel.
• Burning smells or signs of scorch marks around the panel.
• Outlets or switches that are warm to the touch.
• Outdated panels with fuses instead of circuit breakers.
There are several indicators that you may need an electrical panel upgrade:
Frequent circuit breaker trips: If your breakers trip often, it could mean that your panel isn’t able to withstand the load.
An insufficient number of circuits: If you frequently utilise extension cables or power strips because there aren’t enough outlets, your panel may be old and short on the appropriate circuits.
Outdated panel: Your electrical panel needs to be upgraded to a more contemporary and secure system if it is outdated and uses fuses rather than circuit breakers.
Home renovations or additions: A house improvement may be required to meet the increasing power demands if you intend to add more rooms, appliances, or large electrical loads.
