Electrical Service Upgrade

A home with an outdated electrical system is essentially a ticking time bomb – you never know when the circuits are going to get overloaded, heat up and potentially lead to a serious electrical fire. This is especially true with the rise of consumer electronics – electrical systems in many older homes were simply not designed with today’s heavy electricity requirements in mind. If your home needs an electric service upgrade, call Colonial Electric today!

When do you need an electric service upgrade?

As we said before, many older homes, especially in the Baltimore / Annapolis area, were designed with 60 amp electrical service – that was simply the standard at the time. These days, most homes need as many as 200 amps to power things like central air conditioners, computer systems, HDTVs and whatever other electronic devices you may have.

The best time to upgrade your electrical service is during a remodeling project when your walls are already being opened. But this doesn’t mean you have to wait for a remodel! At Colonial Electric, our professional electric service upgrade technicians can upgrade your electrical service at minimal disturbance to your home. We can also help you plan for your future needs so you can reap the benefits of your electrical service upgrade for years down the road.

The professional electricians at Colonial Electric have a deep, thorough understanding of the NEC as well as local electrical codes, and when we upgrade your home’s electrical service we will keep you up to code while making your home safer and improving your electrical system’s function.

Structured Wiring

One thing many people choose to install as part of an electric service upgrade is structured wiring. Structured wiring is a broad term that refers to all heavy duty electrical and data cables and is designed to handle the needs of all of your entertainment and communication devices – both the ones you already have and the ones you’ll get down the road. Installing standard electrical wires as part of your electrical service upgrade will maintain your home’s value, and structured wiring can actually help increase it while minimizing your need for future electric service upgrades!

If your home’s electrical system is unable to handle the power requirements of your electronic devices, call Colonial Electric today! Our professional electricians can upgrade your home’s electrical systems so they will have enough electrical power for whatever you bring in.