Pop into a conversation among homeowners, and electrical upgrades will likely come up. This is especially true in Cleveland, Ohio and other parts of Cuyahoga County, Ohio where older homes are prevalent. Because along with the character of homes built in prior eras come older and sometimes antiquated components to include circuit breakers. Granted upgrades to current electrical panels are best. The local electricians at DJF Electric in Parma, Ohio understand that your budget may limit you to safe maintenance and gradual improvements. So today, they’re making sure you know when to replace circuit breakers and where to find an electrician when you need one.
We’re focusing on circuit breakers because this is the point where electricity enters yours home. And the mere presence of a breaker box confirms that you have an older electrical system. Should you open your breaker box and find fuses as opposed to switches, that means your electrical system is about 50 years old. Now, think beyond age, wear, and tear, and consider not only the advances in electrical technology but also the development of appliances and electronics since the 1960s.
Surely, you realize that older electrical systems were simply not made to support current usage. After all, how could our usage have even been imaginable to people who were busy being amazed by the newly created color TV? Which, by the way, hit the scene around 1955. And if your electrical system came online around the same time or even 10 to 20 years later, rest assured its struggling to maintain.
Fortunately, there are ways to tell when to replace circuit breakers that can no longer withstand the load. We’ve listed three telltale signs that the local electricians in Parma encourage folks with switches to watch for: If you happen to still have fuses at your home in Cleveland or another part of Cuyahoga County, they suggest you get an inspection. Call DJF Electric, and you will find an electrician that will give you an honest assessment along with advice on how to keep you and your family safe.
How to Know When to Replace Circuit Breakers
Frequent Tripping
Faulty or overloaded circuits ‘trip’ or switch off, sending homeowners to the breaker box. If you’re making frequent trips to the box, it’s time to replace circuit breakers.
Hot Switches
Circuit breakers should never feel hot or even warm to the touch. If yours do, it’s definitely time to replace them.
Burning Smell
If it smells like something’s burning or you see black marks or frayed wires, don’t touch! Call DJF Electric.
Knowing when to replace circuit breakers is important. But it pales in comparison to the increased safety and efficiency that replacing breaker boxes with modern panels provides. And you may be surprised to know that upgrades are often far more affordable than homeowners in Cleveland, Ohio and other parts of Cuyahoga County, Ohio assume. To find out what a lasting improvement would actually cost you, go to www.djfelectricandconstruction.com or call DJF Electric at 440.669.2952. With a team of local electricians committed to serving their neighbors, you can expect to find an electrician that will help you do the most with your budget.
DJF Electric
7575 Green Valley Drive
Parma, Ohio 44134
440.669.2952
www.djfelectricandconstruction.com