A panel upgrade helps protect your family, boosts energy efficiency and adds value to your home.
At Ottawa Electric in Orleans, we’ve helped many homeowners successfully upgrade their electrics over the past 10 years. Our team is led by master electrician Matt Fortin, trained at Algonquin College, who knows exactly what’s needed for a smooth process.
Read on for simple advice to help you plan effective electrical upgrades in your own property.
Older homes often have outdated wiring, putting them at risk of electrical fires or shocks—service upgrades make sure your home’s electrics are safe. As we add more high-power gadgets like electric vehicle chargers and smart home systems, upgrading the panel helps meet our rising energy use without issues.
Older homes often have outdated electrical wiring causing increased risks of electrical fires and shocks. Electrical service upgrades, such as installing new breaker panels with AFCI protection, reduce these hazards significantly.
Installing ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) in bathrooms and kitchens protects against dangerous shocks near water sources. Properly updating existing wiring for pot lights, hot tubs, saunas, heat pumps, or EV charger stations prevents circuits from overloads that can spark fires or cause power surges.
These reliable improvements meet current National Electrical Code standards to keep families safe at home.
Energy use in homes has grown sharply due to modern appliances and electric vehicles. Many households now charge electric cars, such as Teslas or Nissan Leafs, at home charging stations overnight.
Installing electrical panel upgrades helps us handle these higher electricity needs safely. Upgraded circuit breaker panels of 200 amps can manage heavier energy loads like water heating systems, central heating and cooling units, battery chargers for tools, smart home features, dimmer switches, USB outlets for devices—and more—without stress on the existing electrical grid.
New electrical service also allows our homes to support greener electric alternatives comfortably. For instance, we frequently install EV charger points as drivers shift from petrol-powered engines.
Efficient public utilities through companies like FortisBC rely on residential electrification efforts that cut household energy costs overall by managing how much electricity we use during peak times each day.
These necessary electrical improvements prepare our properties for increased usage in the future and guide us smoothly into choosing the right panel size tailored specifically to our growing power needs.
Before starting electrical work, check your home’s current electrical service and see if it can match your future needs. A smart panel or distribution board upgrade could save you hassle later—especially when adding modern appliances or extra outlets with USB ports.
To assess our home’s electrical capacity, first we calculate the existing load. We make a clear list of all appliances and systems—like ventilation, air conditioning units, electric cookers, washing machines—that use lots of power.
Old wiring and outdated distribution boards could limit how much electricity flows safely through our home’s electrical system.
We also think about future electrical needs to avoid doing upgrades twice. Hiring qualified professionals helps us know exactly if the existing panel or fuse box can handle new demands for reliable power, extra lighting points, GFCI outlets in bathrooms or kitchens—or smart panels with USB ports.
Taking accurate measurements lets us solve capacity issues now and ensures safety in every home renovation project we do later on.
Selecting a proper panel size determines how much electricity your home can safely handle. We must assess current electrical demands and plan for future energy consumption, considering appliances like electric vehicle chargers, air conditioning units, or new home improvement features.
Upgrading from an old 100-amp service to a modern 200-amp panel provides enough power for all electrical stuff we use daily in today’s homes. Installing the correct meter base and circuit breakers—such as arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) or Residual-current devices (RCDs)—also ensures our home’s electrical safety and helps prevent electrical shocks or fires.
Consulting with licensed electricians lets us pick the best fit that boosts property value and meets public utility code requirements.
From service upgrades to panel replacements, our certified electricians ensure your system is safe, efficient, and ready for today’s demands. Get expert support for your next electrical upgrade.
With upgraded home electrical systems, you save on the electricity you use and keep your wiring safe. Plus, modern panels support new appliances—like advanced air conditioning units or extra power strips—for daily life ease.
Upgraded electrical systems reduce the electricity you use, helping to cut energy costs at home. Modern panels and wiring manage loads better, providing steady power flow for new devices like EV chargers, hot tubs, saunas, pot lights, and air conditioning units.
Special circuits such as Arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCI) and Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (install GFCI) guard against electrical hazards. Efficient wiring ensures dependable performance in high-energy-use installations, adding reliability and value through safer home electrical upgrades.
We future-proof your property by upgrading your home's electrical service to handle modern appliances. Installing a new electrical panel can support more energy use from devices like EV chargers, HVAC units, hot tubs, and saunas.
Wiring improvements for HVAC systems ensure efficient climate control in every season. Pot light installations add value to your home through stylish and functional lighting options.
These upgrades for your home help electrify spaces safely—protecting valuable equipment with quality wiring, insulators, smoke detectors, and reliable hydroelectricity-based power sources.
The next step is choosing the right upgrade option to match your property's specific needs.
Electrical upgrades keep your home’s electrical service safe, reliable, and ready for new appliances. Upgrading outdated panels boosts energy efficiency and allows modern features—like EV chargers or hot tubs—to run properly.
Checking your current panel size helps you pick the safest fit for today’s increased demands. Installing pot lights or updating HVAC wiring improves comfort and home safety fast. Are you prepared to schedule same-day service with a licensed electrician to rewire problem areas? Updating circuits provides safer connections, reduces risk of fires, and increases home value over time.
Take action today; making small electrical improvements now leads to long-term peace of mind at home tomorrow.
Outdated systems can’t keep up. Our electricians deliver tailored upgrade solutions that improve safety, boost efficiency, and meet current regulations. Book your consultation today!
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If your lights flicker, breakers trip often, or you’re adding new appliances—it’s time to install new wiring or rewire the system for better home safety.
Yes, we offer quick response times; just call or send an email early in the day to arrange and confirm availability.
An insulator stops electric current from escaping wires; it protects you from shocks and fires, making your home’s electrical service safer overall.
Costs vary depending on size and age of your property—but rewiring ensures long-term safety and boosts value when you make your home ready for future needs.
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As of 02/02/2024
