As technology begins to advance more and more as the years go by, you will need the proper electric system to keep everything running smoothly. While older homes tend to run on 50-100 amps, this is nowhere near the power level you’ll need for all of the newer devices on the market.
Between your multiple TV’s, phones, tablets, radios and more, getting the proper upgrade is essential to keeping your home running at its best. It’s also integral for safety, as you don’t want your electrical systems to overheat/blow.
In other situations where a home’s wiring is extremely old, it can wear out due to time, animals chewing at them, water damage etc., so getting wiring replaced is always important for functionality and safety as well. No matter which way you look at it, getting an electrical upgrade done with the help of a licensed electrician is always a good idea.
Here at Site Tech Electrical, we want to discuss the process of an electrical upgrade from start to finish. This way, you can get a better idea of the service before hiring a company to do said upgrade.
The Three Main Steps to An Electrical Upgrade
While each of these steps are much more detailed and complex depending on the situation presented, we would like to offer a general idea of the three main steps that take place during this upgrade.
A Thorough Assessment of The Home
Before any electrical upgrades can take place, professionals must assess your current system. Things that will be looked at/measured include amp allowance, electrical panel conditions, and power requirements for certain appliances. In a large majority of cases, there is no need to completely rewire a home from top to bottom. Instead, an electrician will likely replace your main panel, as well as some subpanels if necessary. While the functionality of a home begins to decrease due to an outdated panel, the safety of the home decreases as well. This is because older panels that can’t hold the amount of amperage it’s required to hold can blow/overheat, causing an increased risk in electrical fires and other hazards.
Working With Utility Providers
Once the assessment has been completed and the professionals are ready to upgrade your home’s electrical, you must first coordinate with your utility providers. This is important because electricians should only ever work on a home’s electrical when the power is completely shut off and disconnected. If you do not disconnect your home’s power with the help of your utility providers, electrocution, fires, or damaged wiring all become serious risks for anyone working on the system.
The Upgrade Begins
Once the power has been fully & properly disconnected, the professional(s) will disconnect all the panels that need a replacement, remove them accordingly and install new panels where the old ones once were. While our general run down of this operation sounds easy on paper, this process is actually extremely meticulous and complex, requiring lots of time and attention to detail. If anything is done improperly, it can be considered a serious safety hazard. This is why you want to be certain that you are hiring the right professionals to do this kind of job.
How Our Team Can Help
When you want some of the most reliable, professional and affordable electrical services in the area, you have come to the right place. Here at SiteTech Electrical, we go above and beyond to provide our clients with highly effective, safe electrical upgrades so your family can enjoy all of the tech they desire with ease. To learn more about our electrical panel upgrades in Richmond Hill and how you can work with us to get this project done, be sure to phone us at (647) 939-3239 today!
