Electrical Service Upgrade

Electrical Service Upgrades in Buffalo, NY 

More often than not, your current electrical panel is not providing the power you need. If your panel is over a couple decades old, it is imperative that you undergo an electrical service upgrade before an electrical disaster. Old electrical panels can malfunction or cause overloaded circuits, which can cause breakers to trip or fail. In a worst case scenario, tripped breakers can start a fire, which can melt or overheat wires. 

These days, newly built homes have updated electric panels and systems. Older homes, on the other hand, were not built to maintain and power modern appliances like air conditioners, televisions, and computers. New electrical panels can provide the energy and safety your home needs.
Electrical Panel Upgrade in Buffalo, NY | M&M Electric Construction Company

Why Does My Electrical Panel Need to Be Upgraded?

An electrical panel is the heartbeat of your home's power. It provides power to circuits that then carry power to plugs, lights, and appliances throughout your home. It is also how your electric service provider provides electricity to your home. The electrical panel can also be called main breaker box, fuse box, distribution panel, load center or breaker panel.  

If your electrical panel is malfunctioning or outdated, your entire electrical system (and your entire home) is at risk. It’s one of the easiest ways to create serious electrical hazards that can turn into fire hazards at the drop of a hat. Outdated panels are extremely unsafe as electrical loads on households have significantly increased in the last 50 years and overuse may cause a portion of it to melt. 

If this happens, the panel can no longer adequately trip in case of an over-current or short circuit and an extreme amount of power from the outside electrical supply surges into a home’s panel and circuits. Electricity will burn until it runs out of fuel or the wires melt. The panel could overheat and catch fire, causing serious harm to your home and anyone inside.

Signs You Need to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel

  • You hear crackling sounds from the breaker box panel
  • See corrosion and rust on the breaker switches
  • Appliances are running at less than full power
  • Your home lacks three-pronged grounded outlets
  • You’re always using extension cords
  • Your home has a 60-amp electrical service
  • Your indoor lights frequently flicker or dim
  • Your home relies on fuses or a fuse panel
  • The circuit breakers fail or trip regularly
  • Your electric panel often feels warm to the touch
  • You plan on installing new appliances

How We Can Help


If you think you need an electrical service upgrade, call one of our electrical contractors for a maintenance check. M & M Electric Construction Co. Inc. is here to help the Niagara Falls , Cheektowaga , Tonawanda , Grand Island and Buffalo, NY area with all things electrical!


We know that every job is important. Our licensed electricians will go above and beyond to meet your expectations. Contact our electric company today!

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