Electrical Upgrades & Heavy Ups in Kettering-Oakwood, OH
Are you considering building an addition to your Florida home? Have you noticed your lights flickering on and off over the past few weeks? Does your circuit breaker frequently trip? Well, you’re not alone.
If you answered “yes” to any of the questions above, chances are your home needs a heavy up done in your home. Kettering Heating & Air provides the most efficient electrical upgrades & heavy ups in Kettering-Oakwood, OH.
We are always ready at your service to make sure that your HVAC system is running perfectly, including the installation, repair, and cleaning of your ductwork. Our professionals will visit your home, examine your ductwork, and suggest the necessary fixes to make it as efficient as possible. If you are building a new HVAC system, we ensure your ductwork is working with your heating and air conditioning units rather than against them.
What is an Electrical Heavy Up?
Put simply, a heavy up refers to upgrading your home’s electrical power. A heavy up is when you increase the amperage (electrical power) of an electrical circuit so the circuit can safely accommodate all of your electrical devices and appliances at any one time. In other words, if you find yourself constantly tripping your circuit breakers when one appliance is plugged in or turned on, chances are you need to upgrade the circuitry. Prolonging an upgrade can pose serious risks for your home, including the possibility of an electrical fire.
Time to Get an Electrical Upgrade
Building new additions to your home is the most common time to have a heavy up done; however, it’s certainly not the only time. New homes are built to safely accommodate newer technology and more powerful electrical appliances. While technology is changing almost every day, state-of-the-art equipment like home theater systems, powerful refrigerators, washers, and dryers, etc. are causing trouble for older, less current electrical technology. If you experience any of the following signs, you may want to consider electrical panel upgrades in your home with a heavy up from Kettering Heating & Air:
• Your electrical panel is more than 20 years old
• Your circuit breaker trips frequently
• You’re planning to expand your home
• Your lights flicker constantly
• You plan to upgrade your major appliances (i.e. washer, dryer, refrigerator, etc.)
The location of the breaker panel or box needs to be carefully planned due to strict regulations on their placement. Our team at Kettering can help you determine the right location for your breaker panel.
Benefits of an Electrical Panel Upgrade
We understand that your home is a significant investment and most likely one of your largest assets. This is why we encourage you to protect your investment and schedule an electrical panel upgrade. Scheduling a heavy up provides your home with:
- Greater electrical capacity – Most homes more than 20 years old operate using 100 amps of power. However, newer homes are being built with electrical equipment with a capacity of 200 amps to provide more electrical capacity than ever before! This means you can plug in your smartphone chargers, computers, and other essential devices into the same circuit without damaging your devices.
- More flexibility – You no longer have to worry about running the microwave at the same time as the coffee maker. Upgrading the electrical equipment in your home provides for greater flexibility within your home so you can accomplish more around the house without fear of electrical shock or fire.
- Preparedness – An electrical panel upgrade prepares your home for future additions that may require you to expand your entire electrical system or just add a few outlets.
- Greater safety – The electrical equipment in your home—wiring, outlets, etc.—is rarely taken care of properly, resulting in wires deteriorating and a greater chance of malfunctioning. By scheduling a heavy up, you can rest assured that your electrical equipment is not putting you, your family, pets, or guests at risk.
Trust Kettering Heating & Air for Ductwork in Ohio
For any type of ductwork services for your residential or business property within our service area, do not hesitate to contact Kettering Heating & Air online or give us a call at 937-717-3335 for more information or to make an appointment. We are the go-to company for air duct cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, and more in Bradford, Conover, Fairborn, Kettering, New Lebanon, and other areas throughout the entire Kettering-Oakwood area in Ohio.
