The standard capacity these days is usually 200 amps, while many older homes still have 100-amp panels. The capacity of your panel comes down to how much power it can safely distribute to your home. Your electrical panel serves as the first line of defense against dangerous overloads and electrical fires. The main function of your electrical panel (or “breaker”) is to break down the power entering your home into smaller circuits that the wires of your home can handle.
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But why should you consider upgrading, and how much does it cost to upgrade to 200-amp service in Canada? We’ll be addressing these and other questions in today’s blog post! What is your service panel’s capacity? At TCA Electric, we often recommend that homeowners with smaller service panels consider installing a 200-amp panel. But as more and more appliances and devices draw on power in your house, you might begin wondering if it’s time to upgrade your electrical panel and bump up your service capacity.
After all, when your home is running well below your service capacity, your breaker won’t be tripping often, if ever. If you’re like most homeowners, chances are you don’t think about your electrical service too often.
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