Once you notice any damage to your home’s service cable, it’s important to have it inspected and replaced immediately. The Milton Electric team will send a certified electrician to your residence to inspect the extent of the damage and determine if a replacement is needed.
Signs Your Electrical Service Cable Needs Replacement
Over time, a service cable will experience wear and tear due to age and environmental effects. It’s important to have a properly functioning cable to ensure the reliability of your electrical power supply and to prevent sporadic power outages.
Did You Know? While service cables are typically recommended for replacement every 25 years, advancements in technology and materials mean they can often last between 40-70 years.
To guarantee its safety and integrity, an electrician should inspect your cable once a year. In addition, the electrician will determine if any cable upgrades are needed. Older homes need to have annual inspections as they require additional power.
For modern homes, electrical requirements are typically higher than an average turn of the century home. Cables generally vary between 100 amps to 200 amps, depending on factors such as the size of the home, its age, or any recent upgrades or modern advancements.
Signs of a Faulty Electrical Service Cable
If you notice any of the following signs, it may be time to replace your cable to ensure safety and prevent potential electrical hazards:
- Flickering lights
- Burning smell
- Circuit breakers tripping
- Hot outlets
- Frayed wires
- Blown fuses
- Frequent replacement of electrical devices
Replacement with Milton Electric
During the inspection, the Milton Electric team will look for exposed damage and other signs of wear and tear. They will also look for any unseen damage like potential irregularities with the undergrounds and grounding points. If you are experiencing irregular power outages, your grounding points may be damaged.
Replacement is done relatively quickly and usually takes just one day. The power will be fully disconnected while old cables are removed and replaced with new ones. After installation, electrical grounding will be completed to ensure safe and regulated electric flow, protecting your home and family from power surges.