Electrical Panels Largo, FL

Do you need your electrical panel replaced?

If so, contact the expert electricians at Positricity.  There are many older homes and businesses in Largo, Florida.  If your home or business was constructed before 1990 it’s possible it may have a Zinsco, Sylvania or Federal Pacific electrical panel. From the 1950’s through the 1970’s these electrical panels were commonly used.  Through the years, the demand for more electricity on every circuit in the house has increased with all the convenient and necessary accessories to the modern lifestyle. The constant additional load can cause the electrical panel to overheat, affecting all the components and reducing their reliability or making them fail altogether. A failing or malfunctioning electric panel is a very serious issue that places you, your family or your employees in danger. Since 2004, Positricity has helped homeowners and businesses in Largo, Florida and throughout the Tampa Bay and St. Petersburg areas avoid disaster by providing electric panel repair and replacement. 

Electrical Fires Are No Laughing Matter! Stay Safe, Don’t Put Off an Electric Panel Repair or Upgrade! 

What are the Signs that your Electrical Panel Needs to be Repaired or Replaced?

Understanding the signs that your electrical panels need replacement or repair is critical. Malfunctioning electrical panels are dangerous for your family and employees. If you have a Zinsco, Sylvania or Federal Pacific Panel, contact us immediately for an electrical panel inspection. Old or malfunctioning electrical panels can cause fatal electric shocks and fires. Older electrical panels have an unacceptably high rate of failure and do not protect your circuits, your home or your business. Many insurance companies are refusing to insure homes or businesses with older panels because of the fire danger. If you notice any of the following signs, it is essential that you have your electrical panel inspected as soon as possible.

• Your light bulbs burn out quickly and frequently
• Your panel doesn’t shut off when overloaded
• Your breakers trip when using multiple appliances
• Your panel looks melted or rusty
• You live in an older property
• You use extension cords, continually
• You do not have circuit breakers, you have fuses
• Your breakers continue to trip
• Your remodeling your home or upgrading your appliances
• Your appliances do not run at full power
• You notice a burning smell from the panel
• You experience power surges or flickering lights when you turn on an appliance
• You reset a tripped breaker and it will not stay that way
• You have a Zinsco, Sylvania or Federal Pacific Panel