Monday, August 26, 2013

Panels, fuse boxes, and breakers....oh my!

Most people don't think about their electrical system until it doesn't work or a dangerous situation arises. Your panel, variously called fuse box or breaker box, depending upon the situation, is the very heart of your home's electrical system. The two times of the year these boxes become the most stressed? During the extreme heat of summer and during the holidays, when holiday lights and an increased use of multiple appliances take place. Think about all those great holiday light displays, the parties, the family gatherings....all of these things place additional stress upon your electrical system. We are leaving the hot temperatures of summer, and the holiday season will be upon us before you know it. Is your system ready, safe, and up to the additional stress placed upon it? The best way to find out is to have your system examined by a licensed electrical contractor. Better to fix potential problems now than to wait for one to arise.

Another quick "rule of thumb"....dimmers on lights generally become warm when they are in use, BUT if you ever notice your electrical panel warm or hot, you have a problem! Don't wait for a bigger problem or an emergency...call an electrical contractor right away!

We at Jarus Electric LLC. have over 40 years experience in electrical contracting. Offering residential, commercial and industrial work, we are also expert troubleshooters. Residential panel
changes are one of our specialties! We serve Rocky River, Westlake, Fairview Park, Bay Village, Lakewood, Avon, Avon Lake, the western portion of Cleveland, Ohio, and most other western suburbs. Call us at 440-331-6666, text us at 216-319-6136, visit our website at www.jaruselectric.com or like us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jarus-Electric-LLC/485035704871196