Expert Circuit Breaker Repair & Replacement Services
You can thank your electrical panel and circuit breakers for the safe flow of electricity throughout your home. They act as a control center for electrical distribution. Because of this, when something goes wrong, it can cause intense problems in your home. Absolute Services provides electrical panel repair and replacement in Louisville, KY. Get in touch with us as soon as possible if you notice any issues with your electrical system. You can give us a call or contact us online to schedule electrical panel and circuit breaker services.
How To Tell You Need Electrical Panel Repair
Due to the complexity of electrical panels and circuit breakers, you may not easily be able to realize when your panel needs to be fixed. Common signs you need circuit breaker repair in Louisville, KY include the following.
Your Lights Flicker or Dim
If the lights in your home are constantly dimming or flickering, you may be dealing with loose wiring in your electrical panel or an overloaded circuit. The team at Absolute Services will assess the situation, diagnose the issue, and provide you with a repair solution or electrical panel replacement.
You Hear Strange Sounds
When your electrical panel is buzzing loudly or making sizzling, crackling, or popping sounds, your wiring may be loose, circuits overloaded, or your breaker may be faulty.
You Smell Odd Odors
Burning plastic or fishy smells can be due to wires overheating, insulation melting, loose connections, or other issues with your circuit breaker.
Your Circuit Breakers Trip Frequently
Your electrical panel may be short circuiting or the circuits may be overloaded. Our electricians can investigate what’s causing the tripping and fix the issue.
What Influences the Cost of Circuit Panel Installation
Sometimes you’ll be required to get an electrical panel replacement, since the average Louisville, KY home needs at least 100 amps but some old panels only hold 20-40. When this happens, you may be curious what goes into the overall cost of your electrical panel installation. Such factors include:
- Circuit Breaker Model: The kind of circuit breaker you’re purchasing will influence the price. Our electricians will consider what size you need for your electrical use, whether you need an indoor and/or outdoor unit, and more. We’ll use that information to determine the right kind of circuit breaker for your home.
- Electrical Capacity Upgrade: During an upgrade, you may need a new power supply or meter installed, as well. This can impact the price.
- Wiring Repair and Installation: Carpentry and drilling may be required to provide the right amount of access to the new electrical panel. We also may need to add more wiring, which can add to the cost.
Circuit Breaker Services FAQs
Below are some answers to frequently asked questions about electrical panel repair in Louisville, KY as well as circuit breaker replacement.
What is a circuit breaker?
A circuit breaker is an electrical switch that prevents a circuit from being damaged. It interrupts the flow of electrical current when there’s an overload or a short circuit.
Why do my breakers trip?
Your circuit breaker may be tripping because there is an overloaded circuit. Our team can take a look at the circuit and fix the wiring issues so the loads are redistributed.
Can I perform electrical panel repair or replacement myself?
We don’t recommend you do circuit breaker replacement or upgrade your electrical panel on your own. In fact, it’s often illegal to work on your electrical panel if you’re not properly licensed. Reach out to our team at Absolute Services for the help of a qualified electrician for your electrical panel upgrade or repair.
How long does it take to replace an electrical panel?
An electrical panel upgrade can generally take between four and eight hours. The exact timespan will vary based on how complex the wiring is, how big the panel is, and if the power company needs to provide service upgrades.
Schedule Circuit Breaker Services
When you need electrical panel replacement or repair in Louisville, KY, get in touch with our team at Absolute Services. Call us by phone or fill out your information in our online form to start the process.