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If you have an older home or you\u2019re preparing to make renovations, it\u2019s important to know what your electrical system can actually handle. Our professional electricians will assess your energy needs with your current capacity and give you advice on next steps for your electrical panel.<\/p>\n
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Just because an issue is tolerable doesn\u2019t mean it\u2019s safe. If your electrical panel is overheating, your circuits keep tripping, or a number of other issues plague your home, then you\u2019re at risk of electrical fire and other hazards. By having your current panel inspected – and upgraded, if necessary – you make your home significantly safer to live in.<\/p>\n
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200 amps is the standard capacity for a modern home. Less than that, and there\u2019s a good chance your modern appliances are drawing more power than your existing panel can handle. With a new one, you reduce the risk of hazards like electrical fire, ensure a full life expectancy for your electronic devices, and generally improve the function of your home.<\/p>\n
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An older home tends to have 100 amps of capacity. That\u2019s not typically enough to power your major appliances at the same time and run the TV anymore. Plus, electrical panels last about 20 to 30 years. A brand new electrical panel will significantly increase the market value of your home if you choose to sell it in the future.<\/p>\n
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Electrical devices need increasingly more power to run. With updated electrical wiring and a new electrical panel, you\u2019ll be prepared for appliance and device upgrades for years to come.<\/p>\n
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An electrical panel is a worthwhile upgrade. It prepares you for the future – when you\u2019ll inevitably buy new appliances or even expand your home – improves your home\u2019s safety, and lasts as long as 30 years. Whether you\u2019re in your forever home or you know you\u2019ll sell your home eventually, you\u2019re going to get your money\u2019s worth.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019re confident about what we do because we have hundreds of successful projects under our belt. Our clientele see the quality of our electrical work, too. Most of our new customers come from referrals by friends and family who have already used our services.<\/p>\n
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No one wants to be without electricity for any longer than they need to be. We\u2019re going to arrive at your property on time, and our vans will already be fully stocked with everything we need for the installation.<\/p>\n
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Every one of our electricians is licensed, which means they have years of experience. We have meetings every week to continue training and improving our skills. It keeps us sharp and capable of quickly finding solutions for all kinds of problems.<\/p>\n
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We can handle every part of a project. We\u2019ll communicate with your utility company, secure necessary permits, show up on time for every job, and so much more. We clean up after ourselves before we leave, and we work with you to prevent too much disruption to your routine.<\/p>\n
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We\u2019ve got two decades of experience in serving our community. We\u2019re not afraid to say we\u2019re good at what we do, and we put our money where our mouth is: All of our electrical services have a one-year labor guarantee.<\/p>\n
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\u201cFirst company I called were not able to schedule until weeks out. Rytec was my next call and they were available the next week. Clinton came out and did a great job! Thanks, Rytec. You will be my first call next time.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cThese people are great to work with, showed up when they said they they would, very professional yonung man DAVID, went above and beyond my expectations. If I need anything in the future, they will be my only call, excellent customer service!\u201d<\/p>\n
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If your electrical panel is humming softly, it\u2019s generally nothing to worry about. If you hear the following sounds:<\/p>\n
Your panel should be checked out by a certified electrician immediately, as these are never normal sounds for it to make. Faulty circuit breakers or loose, damaged wires can cause electrical fires and put your family at risk of electrocution.<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How long will it take to repair or upgrade my breaker panel?” icon_color=”gcid-18b6e00e-0dee-451f-9a2e-67149bb42bcc” open_icon_color=”gcid-18b6e00e-0dee-451f-9a2e-67149bb42bcc” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”gcid-18b6e00e-0dee-451f-9a2e-67149bb42bcc” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-18b6e00e-0dee-451f-9a2e-67149bb42bcc%22:%91%22border_color_all%22,%22open_icon_color%22,%22background_color%22,%22icon_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
How long it takes to repair or upgrade a breaker panel depends on several factors, like the state of your old electrical panel and how large the upgrade will be.<\/p>\n
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The circuit breakers on your panel should never be hot. If they are, it could be because they\u2019re:<\/p>\n
Hot circuit breakers are a fire hazard and should be investigated by a certified electrician immediately.<\/p>\n
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Because of the risks associated with novice or incorrect electrical work, you should always call a licensed electrician to complete electrical repairs. This is especially true if:<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Can I upgrade my service panel myself?” open_icon_color=”gcid-18b6e00e-0dee-451f-9a2e-67149bb42bcc” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”gcid-18b6e00e-0dee-451f-9a2e-67149bb42bcc” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-18b6e00e-0dee-451f-9a2e-67149bb42bcc%22:%91%22border_color_all%22,%22open_icon_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
Unless you\u2019re extremely technically proficient, we don\u2019t recommend upgrading your service panel by yourself. Some risks of incorrect installation include:<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Is it worth upgrading my electrical panel?” open_icon_color=”gcid-18b6e00e-0dee-451f-9a2e-67149bb42bcc” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”gcid-18b6e00e-0dee-451f-9a2e-67149bb42bcc” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-18b6e00e-0dee-451f-9a2e-67149bb42bcc%22:%91%22border_color_all%22,%22open_icon_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
Whether it\u2019s worth upgrading your electrical panel depends on whether your current panel has the capacity for your needs. If your electrical panel is running out of capacity, then there are definitely benefits to upgrading your electrical panel, including:<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What\u2019s the problem with Federal Pacific Electric panels? How do I know if I have one?” open_icon_color=”gcid-18b6e00e-0dee-451f-9a2e-67149bb42bcc” _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” border_color_all=”gcid-18b6e00e-0dee-451f-9a2e-67149bb42bcc” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-18b6e00e-0dee-451f-9a2e-67149bb42bcc%22:%91%22border_color_all%22,%22open_icon_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n
In short, the problem with Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Stab-Lok panels is that circuit breakers are extremely unlikely to work correctly. This means there\u2019s no fail-safe in place if too much electricity is running on a line or a circuit begins overheating, which, in turn, greatly increases the risk of an electrical fire.<\/p>\n
FPE went out of business in the \u201870s, but it\u2019s estimated that at least 25 million of their breaker boxes are still in operation. Some quick, at-a-glance ways to know if you have an FPE panel include:<\/p>\n
FPE had additional names in different regions of the U.S. and Canada, and through the \u201890s, some companies continued to make panels based on the FPE design, though by then it was known to be faulty. If you\u2019re concerned about your electrical panel, don\u2019t try opening it up yourself. Contact a licensed electrician to take a closer look as soon as it\u2019s feasible.<\/p>\n