Electrical Panel Upgrade in Gloucester, Virginia

Your electrical panel is responsible for regulating the electricity throughout your Gloucester, VA, home. If a circuit pulls more electricity than it can handle, your wiring is at risk of overloading. Fortunately, your electrical panel contains an array of circuit breakers that are in place to prevent this. 

In the above situation, a breaker will trip and stop the electricity before an overload occurs. Overloads can lead to all sorts of problems, including fires and damaged equipment. That is why a functional electrical panel is an important safety measure for you and your family.

Like most equipment in your home, electrical panels age and gradually become less efficient over time. That means your panel will eventually be unable to keep up with the demands posed by your appliances. If your panel is over ten years old, it will have a very difficult time maintaining your needs because updates in technological gadgetry have increased the demands on older systems.

The best remedy for this situation is an electrical panel upgrade. But what does that entail?


The Ins and Outs of Electrical Panels

As you may know, your home’s power meter is directly connected to a power line from your electric company. The line extends from the meter to your electrical panel. 

The panel’s interior features several rows of circuit breakers. These breakers compartmentalize and regulate power received from the mainline to smaller segments throughout your home. If you look closely, you will notice indicators next to the switches that display the number of amps each line can carry before the breaker trips.


Do You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade?

Although many problems come from overloaded circuits, it is still possible for your electrical panel to break down. If you are noticing any of the following signs, then you may need an electrical panel upgrade:

  • Breakers tripping more often than normal
  • Someone in your household is shocked
  • Panel fires
  • Buzzing or Sizzling sounds coming from your panel

As you can see, a faulty electrical panel is no joke. A well-functioning electrical panel can mean the difference between your safety and a dangerous situation.

If you are in the Gloucester, VA, area and think your electrical panel may require an upgrade, contact Asbury Electric as soon as possible.


Inspecting Your Electrical Panel

If your electrical panel is acting up and you suspect it might be time to replace it, be on the lookout for the following indicators:

  • Your appliances are not adequately powered
  • The circuit breakers are corroded or rusty
  • The panel’s interior is warm to the touch
  • You live in an older home that does not have a main breaker

Additionally, if the electrical panel in your home is more than 25 years old, it is likely overdue for an upgrade.


Repairing vs. Replacing

When choosing between electrical panel upgrades and repairs, it is best to consult a qualified professional before deciding how to proceed. The electricians at Asbury Electric will evaluate your panel’s condition and decide what you need based on several factors, including the current panel’s capacity and your household’s electrical demands. If your electrical panel is old and prone to error, our electricians will likely recommend a replacement.

If we can repair your unit, rest assured that we will do so. Our goal is your safety and wellbeing, so we will not recommend anything that does not meet those standards.


How Much Does a New Electrical Panel Cost?

Unfortunately, it is difficult to estimate the overall cost of a new electrical panel, as it is dependent on a variety of factors. These include your location, the conditions of the panel’s location, and the total scope of the project. If you have questions related to your electrical panel upgrade cost, our team is here to help. Give us a call at any time to speak to a knowledgeable Asbury Electric team member.


Electrical Panel Upgrades in Gloucester, VA

Before you take to the internet and start searching for an “electrician near me” or something similar, give Asbury Electric a call. Our primary office is in Gloucester, VA, and we proudly serve all three Virginia peninsulas and the Southside.

Our team is composed of talented professionals with years of expertise who will assess and tackle your problem with the utmost efficiency. We take pride in serving the Gloucester, VA, community with the persistence and integrity that we would expect for our own families. So whether you have questions about whether an electric panel upgrade is the right choice for you or you want to get the process started, we are confident that we will assist.

24/7 Emergency Electrician

If you wonder whether the electrical problem you are experiencing constitutes an emergency, call us. Sometimes, something as simple as a flickering light fixture can indicate a dangerous electrical failure. You can count on Asbury Electric’s 24-hour service for all your electrical emergency needs.

Here are a few issues we fix with our emergency residential electrician services:

  • Hot or sparking outlets and fixtures
  • Light fixture malfunctions and shorts
  • Appliance malfunction due to electrical issues
  • Overloaded sockets and circuits
  • Live wires
  • Faulty connections
  • Electrical failures
  • Water damage
  • Power surges

Facing an electrical emergency?

Asbury Electric’s 24/7 emergency service provides immediate assistance and certified electricians, ensuring your safety and restoring power quickly.

Electrical Maintenance, Repairs, and Installations

Our maintenance, inspectionsinstallations and repairs cover the following systems and services:

  • Circuit boards, breaker panels, or fuse panels
  • Can lighting or recessed lighting
  • Ceiling fans
  • Electrical problem diagnosis
  • Whole-home Generac generator service and installation
  • Ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlet installation
  • Landscape lights
  • Lighting systems and ceiling fans
  • Lighting retrofit
  • Power upgrades
  • Remodeling projects
  • Security lighting
  • Wiring
  • Indoor and outdoor lighting design
  • Home automation
  • EV charger installation
  • Home rewiring
  • Repairs for outlets or lights not working

We work on new homes, remodels, and older homes. Our home service electricians create a robust electrical system that meets your current and future power demands. We also prioritize safety in every service so you gain peace of mind in your home.

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Electrical Wiring and Rewiring

Your home’s electrical wiring is essential to functionality and safety. Faulty wiring can lead to unexpected shocks and even fires, so it’s important that it’s done correctly.

We pride ourselves on handling each job with precision, attention to detail, and superior craftsmanship, from electrical installations to remodels. Our dedication to our work earned us the honor of being a top-rated local and Angi’s top-recommended electrical contractor.

As needs change, homes grow, and technology advances, you may find yourself in need of electrical wiring for your home to accommodate changes. At Asbury Electric, we’re here to optimize your home for maximum enjoyment and comfort. Beyond initial installations, you can also reach out for help with:

  • Circuit breaker installations
  • Entertainment center wiring
  • Computer wiring
  • Hot tub wiring

If your next home project involves electrical wiring, we have the skills and experience to get the job done right.

Outdated and faulty wiring are the two biggest reasons to rewire your home. It’s a big project but a critically important one, especially if your home meets certain requirements. How do you know if your home needs rewiring? If any of the following problems are familiar to you, it’s time to give us a call.

Burnt Outlet Covers

Burnt outlet covers result from loose connections or degraded wiring. Burnt or discolored outlets are a significant indicator that your home needs rewiring. Loose connections mean electricity is escaping in the form of sparks, which can lead to fires and electrical shocks. When you notice burnt outlet covers, turn to us to fix the underlying issue.

Burning Smells

A burning smell in your home that you can’t place may result from a defect in your wiring. This smell indicates that one of those sparking wires that heated your outlets has also burned something within your walls that you can’t see. Contact us immediately if you detect this smell.

Flickering Lights

Flickering lights are more than just an annoying quirk of an old house. These lights demonstrate that your electrical wiring isn’t holding up to the job like it used to. Flickering lights may come from faulty wiring and damaged circuits, which indicate that your home is a candidate for rewiring.

Old Wiring

Homes built before the 1970s used different wiring standards than today and require rewiring for electrical safety. These homes were often wired with aluminum. While aluminum is cheaper and a known conductor of electricity, it doesn’t hold up as well as the copper used in homes today.

Aluminum expands when heated and contracts as it cools. The constant movement and activity eventually lead to loose connections as wires shift away from their connections and arc.

Aluminum is also prone to rust and corrosion. As the wiring breaks down over time, it restricts the flow of electricity.

Worried about faulty wiring or insufficient power in your home?

Asbury Electric’s residential wiring and rewiring services provide peace of mind and a reliable electrical system for your family.

GFCI Outlet Installations

A lot of home electrical safety requirements changed in the 1970s. In addition to making the change from aluminum to copper wiring, GFCI outlets also became a requirement. Ground-fault circuit interrupter outlets are explicitly designed to prevent electrocution, which is why they’re required at crucial points within your home, namely any place near water. GFCIs quickly detect power surges and shut off to prevent shocks.

Asbury Electric uses high-quality breaker panels with all copper bus bars and only copper wiring. This prevents issues from happening for decades to come. These outlets are required anywhere electricity and water are present, including:

  • Kitchens
  • Laundry rooms
  • Crawl spaces
  • Bathrooms
  • Garages

Our electricians can install GFCIs to bring an older home up to code or add GFCIs to a new addition. We also install these outlets for hot tub circuits or wet bar outlets.

Ceiling Fan Installation

Ceiling fans bolster the airflow in your home, keeping you cool. They also contribute to the overall aesthetic of your space. Our expert electricians install these heavy and bulky fans quickly, safely, and at a reasonable rate. We’ll do the job for you to prevent the risk of injury.

EV Car Charger Installation

Electric cars are becoming increasingly popular as technology advances. If you own one of these modern eco-friendly vehicles or are thinking about purchasing one, you will need a home electric vehicle (EV) charger.

While charging stations are an asset on road trips, you’ll likely want to charge your car from the comfort of your own home most of the time.

The experienced electricians at Asbury Electric are your local experts at EV car charger installations. We install simple chargers that plug directly into your existing system. Our electricians can also provide larger and more complex charger installations for your home. We’re here to assess your home’s electrical needs before performing the installation that is both safe and efficient.

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Generator Sales and Service

We sell and install Generac generators. Our lead generator technician is William, a Generac-certified sales, service, and installation technician.

We focus on quality and thorough installation practices. Whether your fuel is natural gas or propane, we have you covered. As an authorized Generac sales, installation, and service dealer, we’re a reliable partner for all generator services. We also offer financing to make your installation more affordable.

Our generator services include yearly and bi-yearly service agreements to test your generator with a loaded exercise. We simulate a power outage to ensure the generator and transfer switch work properly before bad weather strikes. We also:

  • Change the oil, filters, and spark plugs
  • Check the battery
  • Do a complete safety and operations check once a year

We do an extra systems check and loaded transfer for our bi-yearly checkup. This service is essential for our customers with life safety equipment in the home. We take our job seriously, so we go the extra mile to ensure you have a safe generator that works during an outage.

Never be left in the dark again!

Asbury Electric offers Generac generator sales and services, providing you with a reliable backup power source and peace of mind during storms and outages.

Your Professional Local Electricians

When you need to hire an electrical contractor, think local, think professional, think reliable and trustworthy, think Asbury Electric.

For residents of New Kent County, King and Queen County, Lancaster County, Middlesex County, Mathews County, Gloucester County, James City County, York County, Newport News, Hampton, and the surrounding areas, the skilled electricians at Asbury Electric are your local home electric experts. We proudly offer our neighbors in the area 24-hour emergency electrician service because we understand the importance of a safe and well-functioning electrical system. Give us a call day or night for help with all your electrical repair needs.

We’ve been providing full-service electrical contracting in the area for a long time. We live up to our commitments, we do what we say when we say we’re going to do it, and we are very good at what we do. You can rely on our professional electricians. Our phone lines are open 24/7 to serve your electrical emergencies, and you can request service online. We look forward to being of service to you and your home or business!

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