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Explaining the Fuse Box—And Why It’s Outdated

Monday, May 19th, 2025

If you live in an older home in the Buffalo area, chances are you’ve come across a fuse box, or you might still rely on one. At Scherer Electric, we often get questions from homeowners about what a fuse box does, how it works, and why they’re being told to upgrade to a modern system. Many people don’t realize their electrical system is outdated until problems start showing up, like flickering lights, tripped circuits, or blown fuses.

So let’s clear things up and walk you through exactly what a fuse box is—and why it’s no longer the standard for safe, efficient power in your home.

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