Several signs indicate your electrical panel needs upgrading. If you have an older panel with fewer than 200 amps of service, you’re probably running close to capacity with modern electrical demands. Frequent breaker trips, lights that dim when appliances start, or the need to unplug one device to use another all suggest insufficient electrical capacity.Physical signs include a warm electrical panel, burning smells, or visible corrosion on breakers or connections. If your panel still uses fuses instead of breakers, or if it’s a Federal Pacific or Zinsco brand panel, replacement is strongly recommended for safety reasons.We provide comprehensive electrical panel evaluations for Westworth Village homeowners. During this assessment, we measure your current electrical usage, evaluate your panel’s condition, and recommend upgrades that will safely meet your family’s electrical needs both now and in the future.