{"id":535,"date":"2020-04-27T11:00:40","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T15:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.schererelectric.com\/blog\/?p=535"},"modified":"2020-04-24T14:31:29","modified_gmt":"2020-04-24T18:31:29","slug":"can-i-install-my-own-electrical-panel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.schererelectric.com\/blog\/electrical\/can-i-install-my-own-electrical-panel\/","title":{"rendered":"Can I Install My Own Electrical Panel?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019re asking this question, it\u2019s because you either have\na suspicion that your current electrical panel is out of date, or you know it\u2019s\nout of date because it\u2019s failed on you. Perhaps you have an old fuse box, and\nnow realize that this antiquated technology isn\u2019t viable anymore as you keep\nputting larger and larger fuses on it. Maybe you\u2019ve found out about the danger\nof the Federal Electric panel installed in your house and want this fire hazard\neliminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great\u2014replacing your electrical panel is almost certainly\nbeneficial, and could even prevent a house fire. But if you came here looking\nfor advice on how to install the panel yourself \u2026 well, we hope we stopped you\nbefore you wandered over to any hazardous recommendations on how you can do it\nyourself. Because even if you could<\/em>, you shouldn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Electrical Panel Is an Essential Part of Your House<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We need to be clear about how important the electrical panel is. It\u2019s the location in your home where the electricity from the grid entering the building divides up into the various circuits serving the rest of the house. Not only does it divide up the electrical power, but it also shuts off power to circuits in case of an overload. Without a working panel, you have no electricity. With a panel that was poorly installed, you may have a danger in your house.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Legal Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before you go any further with the idea of installing the electrical panel yourself, know that it may be illegal<\/em> where you live to do this work without an electrician\u2019s license. You may be able to apply for a permit in some jurisdictions to do the work, but in many cases, you flat-out aren\u2019t permitted. If you do<\/em> install it yourself, your house may become uninsurable\u2014along with all the other hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Safety Issue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Working with an electrical component of your house where all<\/em>\nthe electricity passes is potentially dangerous if you don\u2019t know what you\u2019re\ndoing and don\u2019t have the right tools. And even if you disconnect the panel at\nthe main breaker, parts of the panel are still live. It is not safe for you to undertake\nthis work, no matter what guidelines or DIY videos you find online. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Professionals Are Right Here!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So please \u2026 leave this work to licensed electricians. They\u2019ll\ndo the work job and accurately, and most important of all, safely. You\u2019ll end\nup saving money compared to trying to do it yourself, so there\u2019s no reason at\nall to attempt to DIY this and put your house and your health on the line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The electricians in Amherst, NY<\/a> to handle an electrical panel replacement for your house are right here at Scherer Electric. We handle many panel installations each year\u2014it\u2019s one of our main services, and we specialize in finding the right panels for homes. If you have any concerns about your panel, please call us and we can provide you with the help necessary for a safe home with an effective electrical system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scherer Electric is Western New York\u2019s favorite electrician! Schedule panel replacement with our electricians today.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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