Electrical Panel Replacement in Terrell Hills, TX

An electrical panel installation is found in every habitable building, but many property owners rarely set their eyes on it. In reality, you should regularly inspect the electrical panel for signs of damage. You should also keep watch for electrical issues. If your electrical panel installation in Terrell Hills is faulty or damaged, then call Mr. Electric to request an urgent electrical panel repair or inspection. We also offer electrical panel replacement and fuse box upgrade services. Continue reading to learn about some signs that your electrical panel needs a repair or replacement.

Signs Of Electrical Panel Trouble to Look Out For

The most important thing for your electrical system is routine maintenance. It’s vital that you inspect or have your electrical panel inspected once a year or two. Make sure the panel is NOT hot to the touch, beware of scorch marks or burning smells, and turn the electrical panel completely off if you notice water stains near it. Also look out for frayed wires, discolored outlets, or sparking when plugging in devices. Flickering and dimming lights can also be a sign that your electrical panel is struggling to meet your electrical demand.

Circuit Breaker Vs. Fuse Box

An electrical panel, also known as a distribution board, does exactly that: it distributes incoming electricity to the many electrical circuits running throughout your home or business. If there is unusual electrical activity in a particular circuit, then that circuit will be disconnected. This protects the electrical system as well as your devices from electrical damage. Though the disconnection is automatic, you’ll have to manually restore power to that circuit. But how?

The answer depends on the type of electrical panel you have. If you have a circuit breaker installation, then you will notice rows of switches when you open the electrical panel’s lid. If you see colorful fuses, then you have a fuse box.

In a circuit breaker box, the switches control power to the circuits. When there’s volatile electrical activity in a circuit, the respective switch will flip and cut the electrical supply. You’ll have to manually flip the switch into the OFF position, then back into the ON position. In a fuse box, the respective fuse will BLOW OUT. You have to replace that fuse altogether!

Why Fuse Boxes Were Phased Out

In modern homes, you will most likely only see circuit breakers. Fuse boxes were phased out in the later 20th century because they are more likely to cause electrical fires. In fact, many property insurance companies offer incentives to upgrade fuse boxes into circuit breaker boxes. It’s also worth mentioning that constantly replacing fuses is tiresome and costly in the long run.

If you are considering an electrical panel replacement in Terrell Hills, then it’s worth upgrading your fuse box into a circuit breaker box. The professionals at Mr. Electric are happy to address any questions or concerns you may have.

Mr. Electric Offers Emergency Electrical Panel Repair in Terrell Hills

Is your power constantly going out? Don’t force your circuit breakers back on if it’s frequently tripping. There may be an underlying issue that needs to be addressed. Call Mr. Electric at any time of the day to request a licensed and certified electrician’s assistance.

Additional Services We Provide

EVSE Charger Installation

Generator Installation

Electrical Outlet Replacement

Ceiling Fan Installation

Circuit Installation

Electrical Outlet Replacement

Our Customers Love our Services

John was on time, explained the issue I was having, offered me a couple of options, and then repaired the switch that was giving me problems, following my preferences of the choices he had given me. He was pleasant, professional, and did a great job. Would not hesitate to use Mr. Electric again!

Sue Trautner

Austin, electrician and his teammate we’re great! Both were punctual, courteous, and very informative in explaining the situation and their recommendations to replace a bad breaker in our panel. There was NO frivolous attempt up-sale to items we didn’t need and they were straight to the point honest in their recommendation. In the end, I would described the customer service Austin and his teammate provided me as, AWESOME! Being a new home owner, I am glad I have found this company and will be using them any future electrical needs!

Mark Flores

Outstanding communication and very professional service. I would highly recommend Mr. Electric. Received both e-mails and texts on appointment to include a photo and short bio of the actual electrician (Brad Mason) who would be doing the work. Wish all home service providers did the same. Brad was on time (actually a few minutes early). He installed 30AMP breaker and associated RV plug in our garage. To avoid any sheetrock repairs it was necessary for him to drop the line to the house electric panel through a wall with foam insulation, with very limited head/body clearance for him to work. No mess left behind from the actual plug installation on another wall.

Bill Sanders

Rick from Mr. Electric arrived when expected and quickly diagnosed the problem. He recommended a solution and gave us a proposal for solving the problem. We asked when he could do the work and how long would it take. He said he could do the job that day and it would take 4 or 5 hours. The price was reasonable, and we told him to get started. He did a very good job, neat and within the estimated time. The invoice amount for the job was was the same as the proposal amount. We are planning on having Mr. Electric and hopefully Rick do more work in the near future to upgrade our home's 50+ year old electrical system. Photo of our new circuit breaker panel.