Circuit Breakers and Electrical Panels in Raleigh

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Circuit breakers and electrical panels are both essential for your Raleigh home. While the two both serve to regulate the electricity flowing through your home, they are not exactly the same, and you’ll need both to keep your home safe. GFCI outlets are important as well to maximize your and your loved ones’ safety when using appliances and other electronic devices.

Our team at Thermo Direct can help with all of these, as well as your other electrical needs, and you can count on our electrical company to get the job done safely. Here’s what you need to know about how these critical components work.

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Circuit Breakers and Electrical Panels in Raleigh

Circuit Breakers for Electrical Regulation in Raleigh

Circuit breakers are responsible for directing and regulating the electricity as it travels through your home. Typically installed in a closet, garage, basement, or other out-of-the-way location, the breaker box can shut off power to a specific area of your home if there is an issue. For example, if you accidentally drop your hair dryer into the bathtub before draining it, the breaker will shut off the power to that bathroom to prevent electrocution. The breaker box can also detect large power draws, like if you plug too many devices into the same outlet, shutting down the electricity to minimize the risk of sparks or electrical fire.

When the circuit breaker is tripped, you’ll notice that one of the switches faces in a different direction than the others. To restore power to the room in question, you’ll simply need to flip the switch back on, thereby reactivating the electricity in that area. If you notice your breakers tripping more frequently than usual, it could be a sign of an issue with the breaker itself, so call an electrician right away to assess the problem.

Electrical Panel Wiring to Minimize Power Surges

While a circuit breaker can detect power issues in a specific area, en electrical panel is designed to detect larger issues, like power surges. These surges can impact your home’s entire electrical system, potentially damaging appliances and electronics throughout your home. While some power strips are equipped with surge protectors, they can only protect devices in that specific location, whereas the electrical panel can protect every electronic device in your home. It is always best to trust a professional electrician to install an electrical panel for you to ensure the job is done right and to keep you and your loved ones safe. Electrical work can be highly dangerous, and it simply isn’t worth the risk to try to do it yourself.

GFCI Outlets for Your Raleigh Home

GFCI outlets function similarly to circuit breakers, though they are isolated to a specific outlet, not an entire room. You’ll typically find them in areas that may have water, like kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoors, though you may have them in your garage or basement as well.

The benefits of GFCI outlets include:

Added protection where you need it most
Easier to reactivate than a breaker box
Affordable cost
Easy to install wherever you need

Again, always hire a professional to install GFCI outlets and other electrical fixtures to protect yourself and your loved ones from the risk of electric shock. Our technicians will get the job done safely and efficiently.

How Much Does a New Circuit Breaker Panel Installation or Replacement Cost?

It’s not uncommon for a new homeowner to come across an outdated circuit panel that requires an upgrade when they purchase a new home. These old circuit panels may only hold 20 or 40 amps, while the average Raleigh, North Carolina home these days requires at least 100 amps, and we’re starting to see more panels with 200+ amps. Although installing a new circuit panel can be costly, the expert electricians at Thermo Direct will help assess your electricity needs to find the most reasonable and affordable solution for you. Some factors that can affect the overall cost of a new circuit panel installation include:

Purchase of a New Circuit Breaker Panel

After calling on one of our professionally certified electricians for a home inspection of your electrical needs, choosing a new circuit panel is the next step. With different sizes, units for indoors and outdoors combinable with the meter, and a range of available circuit spaces, it’s best to get the input of an expert circuit breaker panel electrician about what choice is best.

Appropriate Electrical Service Upgrade

If you decide to upgrade to a larger electrical service flow, you’ll need to ensure you have your local utility company comes out and install a different power supply or meter upgrade. Severe problems can stem from a panel with too little or too much electricity than it was designed for. Call Thermo Direct today, and we can assist in ensuring your power flow is setup correctly.

Repair Existing and Installing New Wiring

If you’re replacing an electric circuit panel it may require drilling and other carpentry to arrange for adequate access to the newly installed circuit panel. It may also require adding wiring to link any new sub-panels that are added. Sub-panels are necessary when a single circuit breaker panel cannot cover an entire home and are essentially mini circuit panels.

If you are in need of a circuit breaker, electrical panel, or GFCI outlet installation or repair in Raleigh, Thermo Direct is here to help. Feel free to call on our team any time to learn more about these potentially lifesaving devices or to schedule a service or installation appointment.

You can also count on us for electrical repair, generators, and EV charging.

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