Electrical Service Upgrades (100, 200, 400 amps)
The benefits of a 200 amp electrical service upgrade
Have you considered if upgrading to a 200 amp service is for you?
Electrical service upgrades are sometimes needed by homeowners to meet their new demands. While traditional homes work efficiently with old electrical panels, there are homes that need electrical service upgrades. This is because their present electric panels don’t meet requirements or they plan to install devices that will need upgrading.
Have doubts about the capacity of your present electrical service? Contact us for your present and future power requirements evaluation. It’s wise to call a professional electrician to ensure your home safety when it comes to electrical connections and service.
While some repairs are DIY, a qualified electrician can determine if your home requires upgrading to a 200 amp service. Your present amp service may be enough for simple appliances like televisions or low-powered air conditioners. But, if you foresee a growth in your electricity demand, we can test and suggest ways to increase efficiency.
If you rely on high powered electrical devices used at the same time, upgrading to 200 amp service is best. Also consider the size of your house and the gadgets used by its occupants at any given time. A 100 amp service is only enough for handling a limited amount of circuits.
Planning for the Future
Planning to renovate your home and add some relaxation features like a hot tub? Get in touch with us to check if it can handle your present electric service. Most modern homes have a 200 amp service upgrade built-in hence you might not know if you have enough power.
We can determine how much amp service your home needs and capability considering your electricity demand. If planning to install devices requiring more electric load, it’s best to upgrade to 200 amp service before the need arises.
Our electricians are able to give good advice if they have more knowledge about the electrical loads in your home. Thus, we need to check not only the amp ratings of your circuit breakers but also your future electric demand. Upgrading to 200 amp service will not only improve electrical efficiency but also increase the resale value of your home.
The Takeaway…
Get in touch with us, our certified electricians can meet with you and check your home’s electric service needs. If you need an electrical service upgrade, we’ll gladly give you an estimate on what we need plus cost.