One of the hardest things to regularly check in your home is your electrical system. Due to much of it being behind your walls, it’s not exactly as simple as popping off the drywall and taking a peek. So it should come as no shock that you may be in for a few surprises when you undergo electrical work. To find out more and prepare yourself, keep reading to find out what to expect during your electrical panel repair or upgrade.
Cost
You may be concerned about the cost of upgrading your home’s electrical panel. Sometimes, repairs and upgrades to the electrical panel can be pricey. Budget to spend about at least $2,000 for labor, and remember that you’re responsible for purchasing the parts as well. Keep in mind that if the electrician discovers anything unexpected during the job, the repair cost can rise. Your walls hide many things about your home that may not be discovered until after the project starts. Adjustments are likely to be made as the work progresses, particularly to ensure that your system passes the final inspection. This is probably the most important thing to expect during your electrical panel repair or upgrade.
Inspection
A state inspection is required when a job is finished to ensure the electrician has done everything needed and that they have completed their work in a safe and appropriate manner. They will alert a building inspector on their own when they are finished. Don’t worry; this is a necessary step to ensure the well-being of yourself, your family, and your property. The inspector will probably draw attention to some details the electrician should attend to, but most of the work should already have been completed. A good electrician is well-versed in inspection procedures and can perform well under pressure.
Protection
Even if your electrical panel isn’t necessarily going to cause any damage to your home, there is still a lot of damage that can be done to your modern electronics and appliances. Every home has an amperage safety limit, and some of those limits may not have been raised for decades, depending on the age of the house. If you have a lot of things plugged in all the time, you may be harming these devices and your wiring by overdoing it on the amperage. When you upgrade your system, you’ll be able to add to your safety limit, meaning you can safely have your devices plugged in. This keeps your circuits from being blown out and prevents your wiring from carrying too much power at any time.
Now that you know what to expect, you can go into your electrical panel repair with the utmost confidence and readiness.
