Electrical Panel Upgrades in Tacoma, WA

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Even newer homes in Tacoma, WA, may need electrical panel upgrades. The average household’s power demands have grown significantly over the years, and the National Electrical Code has continued to update, making many homes out of date. Our team at Fuller Electric can deliver a modern panel upgrade that meets your needs. This includes proper amp coverage, the latest circuit interrupters, surge protection, and much more.

Reliable Electrical Panel Upgrades

One reason to schedule routine panel inspections is to ensure your panel is up to code. The National Fire Protection Association updates the NEC every three years. You don’t necessarily have to update when the code does, but it’s often a good idea. An up-to-date electrical panel is far less prone to electrical fires and damaging your appliances and electronics.

If you live in an older home, you may not have enough amp coverage. It’s not unusual for older panels to have fewer than 100 amps, which is what the NEC requires. Despite that requirement, many modern households need 150 amps or more. In this scenario, we recommend a full panel replacement.

The NEC added a residential surge protection requirement in 2023. Most homes built before then didn’t have a surge protection device, and the NEC requires a Type 2 SPD in particular. This device functions between the panel and the rest of the home’s electrical system. A Type 2 SPD protects against external surges, such as indirect lightning strikes, and against internal surges, such as those from an air conditioner or heat pump.

Other common electrical panel upgrades that homes need are ground-fault and arc-fault circuit interrupters. The NEC requires GFCIs in any room where water is present, including kitchens and bathrooms. The code also requires AFCIs in most other rooms, including bedrooms and living rooms. A kitchen is an example of a room where both GFCIs and AFCIs are needed. Interrupters provide both functions for such rooms.

Watch for these signs that your home may need a panel upgrade:

Dimming or flickering lights
Frequent circuit breaker trips
Burn marks or a burning smell
Unexplained rising electricity usage
Rust or other corrosion on the panel

Panel Upgrade Services in Tacoma

Fuller Electric has served Tacoma and the surrounding areas for over thirty years. We’re an electrical contractor that provides residential and commercial services.

Our company employs licensed electricians and provides them with continued training. We offer various flexible payment plans for qualified customers. We also back our work with a one-year warranty that covers all workmanship and materials.

For electrical panel upgrades in Tacoma, call Fuller Electric today, or contact us online.

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