Electrical Panel Upgrades in Baltimore, MD
The electrical panel in your Baltimore home is designed to support the electrical needs of your entire house by dividing the incoming power into individual circuits. If your home is over a decade old or you have recently installed new high-power appliances, it may be time to consider an electric box replacement to ensure your home has a safe electrical supply.
At United Air Temp, our skilled electricians can provide an electrical panel upgrade that will handle all your current and future power needs. We have the expertise to identify and safely relocate each circuit to the new panel and ensure everything meets the latest code requirements.
Our company has been in business since 1931, providing total home comfort solutions for homeowners in Baltimore and beyond. With our impressive customer reviews, flexible financing options, and valuable specials and discounts, you can count on us for the best service in the Baltimore area.
Future-proof your Baltimore home with an electric box replacement from United Air Temp. Call (410) 413-3549 today to schedule service.
How Does an Electrical Panel Work?
An electrical panel takes all the electrical current your utility company supplies to your home and divides it into individually protected circuits through bus bars and a series of circuit breakers.
The electrical panel, wiring, and circuit breakers are each rated for a certain amount of current, measured in amperes or amps. Going over the rated current for a device can generate excessive amounts of heat, which can damage the wiring or other components or even cause a fire if the over-current condition is not resolved quickly.
The circuit breakers in an electrical panel protect your home’s wiring from damage caused by excessive current, short circuits, and other conditions, depending on the breaker type. Circuit breakers act like a switch, shutting off the circuit automatically when a fault is detected, and they can be reset to restore power when the fault is corrected.
Older homes often had fuse boxes, which are electrical panels that use fuses instead of circuit breakers. When a fault occurs on a fused circuit, a thin piece of metal is heated and destroyed inside the fuse, cutting power to that circuit. To restore power, a new fuse must be installed. Circuit breakers offer better protection against electrical faults and are safer than fuses.
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Signs You Need To Upgrade Your Electric Box
If you have an older home or suddenly increased your power requirements, you may need an electric box replacement. Older homes were often equipped with 75-, 100-, or 150-amp electrical panels, while modern homes are often equipped with 150-amp, 200-amp, or even 400-amp panels to meet today’s power needs.
If your home needs a new, high-capacity electrical panel, you may notice some or all of the following signs:
- Flickering or dimming lights when a large appliance starts, like the air conditioner
- Frequently tripped circuit breakers
- Outlets, breakers, or wires that are warm to the touch
- A lack of space to add new circuits
- An outdated electric box, a fuse box, or knob-and-tube wiring
- Electrical shock
- No GFCI protection in kitchens and bathrooms
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Benefits of Upgrading Your Electrical Panel
When your electrical panel can no longer provide the power you need for your home, upgrading it is not only smart, but it can provide several benefits for your home and your family, including:
- Increased safety: A new, high-capacity panel can provide all the power you need while ensuring your home is safe and fully protected with arc-fault breakers, GFCI breakers, whole-home surge protection, and more.
- Code compliance: Electrical codes change every few years, and by upgrading your electrical panel, you ensure that it meets all the latest codes.
- Increased power: By upgrading the current rating of your electrical panel, you can power all your appliances, electronics, and tools, such as electric water heaters, electric car chargers, electric stoves, heat pumps, and more.
- Room to grow: A new panel will provide extra slots to add circuits in the future as your power needs evolve.
Choose UAT for Panel Upgrades in Baltimore
When it’s time to replace your electric box in the Baltimore area, turn to our experts at United Air Temp. Our electricians are some of the best in the business, and they receive ongoing training to remain up to date on the latest industry advancements.
Count on our team for free estimates, upfront pricing, and a 100% satisfaction guarantee on all our services. We schedule precise service windows so you never have to wait around on us, and we feature transparent communication so you always know your options.
With UAT, you can expect exceptional service and workmanship from a team that treats you like family and will go out of their way to ensure you’re completely satisfied.
Call (410) 413-3549 to request a free quote for an electrical panel upgrade in Baltimore, Annapolis, Frederick, Columbia, or the surrounding areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to upgrade my electrical panel for a whole-home generator?
Normally, you won’t have to upgrade your electrical panel to install a whole-home generator. However, it may become necessary if:
- You do not have two adjacent slots available for the incoming power from the generator.
- Your current electrical panel is already undersized,
- Your current electrical panel is incompatible with the automatic transfer switch that the generator requires.
Do I need a permit to upgrade my electrical panel?
Yes, you will need a permit to upgrade the electrical panel. This ensures that it’s safe and meets all the electrical codes in your area. The electrician doing the work will obtain all the necessary permits and schedule inspections as required.
How do you size an electrical panel?
The electrical panel that you will need will depend on the size of the home, the appliances and other devices that you have installed, and your usage patterns.
A 100- to 200-amp electrical panel will suffice for most homes, but for large homes with multiple HVAC systems, all-electric homes, or those with high-current equipment like electric car chargers, a 200- to 400-amp panel may be required. Your electrical contractor will recommend the best panel for your needs.
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Great service! I called because I was under the impression the AC was not working upstairs. Someone came on the same day, checked out the system, and ensured everything was working. He was polite, thorough, and friendly.
Tech was very attentive and professional. He went out his way to explain everything to me as he was doing it. I appreciated him keeping me informed.
The service technician was awesome! He spent the extra time necessary to ensure the leak in our system was fixed, the system fully recharged and everything was functioning as it should. He was extremely thorough and very professional. We are extremely pleased with the result!
The tech was at my home less than 10 minutes and gone within 20 minutes due to having my A/C up and running. I really appreciate his response to my home and working with my son due to me being out of town, but we spoke on the phone.
The technician arrived promptly, wore a mask, was very courteous and professional.
I am generally very satisfied with service by United Air Temp. In addition to good service (they repair well), it is easy to speak to a person, and promptly. Thank you.
Great service! I called because I was under the impression the AC was not working upstairs. Someone came on the same day, checked out the system, and ensured everything was working. He was polite, thorough, and friendly.
Tech was very attentive and professional. He went out his way to explain everything to me as he was doing it. I appreciated him keeping me informed.
The service technician was awesome! He spent the extra time necessary to ensure the leak in our system was fixed, the system fully recharged and everything was functioning as it should. He was extremely thorough and very professional. We are extremely pleased with the result!
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