B L G Electric Supply Co: Professional Electrical Contractor Serving New Bern 28562

Many older homes in our area have panels not designed for today's high-powered appliances. Our thorough inspection assesses your panel's capacity, checks for signs of overheating or corrosion, and evaluates your overall circuit load. We can identify if your panel is at risk of overload and recommend solutions, like a panel upgrade or dedicated circuits, to prevent tripped breakers and potential fire hazards.

Often, it does not. A specialized electrical inspection from B L G Electric goes deeper. We specifically evaluate your home's defense against power surges common during our coastal storms. We'll check if your main panel has proper surge protection devices (SPDs) and assess the grounding system. This helps safeguard expensive electronics, like computers and HVAC systems, from the damaging voltage spikes caused by nearby lightning strikes.

After a major storm, be alert for signs like breakers that trip frequently and won't reset, a burning smell near the panel, or visible scorch marks. These can indicate surge damage that compromised the panel's integrity. Our post-storm inspection can determine if repairs are sufficient or if a full panel upgrade is needed for safety. It's a critical step to ensure your home's electrical system remains reliable and safe.