Electrical Panel Repair & Replace Houston

If a quick reset doesn’t do the trick, John Moore’s licensed Houston electrical panels experts will alleviate you from guesswork and potentially unsafe conditions. We know what to look for in determining the underlying cause of an uncooperative outlet – and we can uncover any safety concerns during our evaluation.

If you notice electrical issues in your home, schedule a visit from a licensed John Moore electricians online or by calling us at 713-730-2525.

Your home’s electrical panel - also sometimes referred to as a circuit panel- consists of a variety of standardized parts that all work together to keep the lights on at your home and provide power to appliances and electrical devices plugged into your home’s electrical outlets. You can think of it as the nervous system of your home, relaying signals from switches to devices and outlets. All Houston electrical panels contains circuits, circuit breakers, conductors, and safety devices to consistently and safely relay energy throughout a home. Use the chart below to learn more about the function of each component in your electrical panel:

If you suspect a problem with your home’s electrical panel, call John Moore for support as soon as possible. While we always encourage our customers to call the electrical company and emergency responders first if you notice sparks, smoke, or suspect an electrical fire, it is important to follow up with a professional Houston electrical panel safety specialist to repair and replace any damaged electrical panel components once crisis has been averted.

Your home’s electrical system will not function at all without a working electrical panel, and short-term solutions to get your electricity back up and running could place strain on your home’s electrical system and cause future shortage, surges, or a disruption of service. Sometimes, short term workarounds can even increase the risk of fire.

When an electrical panel continues to provide electricity in such cases, it can eventually lead to smoking panels, start a fire, and destroy any electronics allowed to pull too much power from the panel. Want to know if your panel is still safe for use? Check out ismypanelsafe.com. If you see your electrical panel on the list of discontinued or unsafe panels, we highly recommend that you call John Moore to have one of our electricians  replace your old electrical panel with a newer, safer, and more efficient model.

Rodents like rats and mice are known to nibble on wires, and pests that make it inside of your electrical panel can electrocute themselves and create corrosion within the panel box. If we find that pests and rodents are interfering with your homes electrical system, we will refer pest control to take care of them first. Electrical surges can also limit the life of your electrical panel, and over time, parts can work themselves loose, requiring breaker panel replacement in Houston to re-tighten them.

How will you know when something goes wrong with your electrical panel? It’s the first place most Houston breaker panels specialists start when called out for a power outage, and if there’s a fire or sparking electronics, there’s a good chance that your electrical panel may be involved somehow as well. As with all electrical problems, it is important that you contact a licensed electrician to inspect your electrical panel and the rest of your home’s electrical system rather than trying to fix the problem yourself.

Whether your home needs a new electrical panel or just a simple check up on an aging electrical system, John Moore’s talented and licensed electricians specialize in electrical panel repair in Houston are ready to help whenever you need them. Our consultations are free during normal business hours on weekdays, and we start by checking everything from the breakers to the busbar in your electrical panel. By the end of the consultation, we will walk you through any potential problems and end with a plan for maintenance, repair, or panel replacement.

Houston electrical panels maintenance might involve changing out breakers, and this service can typically be performed the same day as consultation. Be aware, however, that John Moore and other Houston electrical panels electricians may not be able to service older panels with parts that are no longer readily available. If we discover that your home’s electrical system runs on an outdated or recalled electrical panel, we will highly recommend that you let us replace it with a newer, safer, and more efficient model.

Panel replacement is typically selected as a last resort only when a significant portion of the panel has been damaged or is unrepairable. While replacements can be costly, they save the homeowner money from costly damages, repairs, and high electric bills in the future.

Is your homes electrical system giving you trouble? Schedule an appointment online or call us at 713-730-2525. After contacting you to confirm your appointment, one of our electricians will be out for a consultation.