Murphy Family Electric - New York's Trusted Electrical Contractor

Yes, panel overheating is a frequent issue, often due to outdated panels, loose connections, or overloading from modern appliances. A hot panel is a serious fire hazard. You should turn off high-draw appliances and contact us immediately. Our experts will inspect the panel, tighten all connections, and recommend a repair or an upgraded panel installation to ensure safe, efficient operation for your home.

Loose connections at outlets, switches, or inside your panel create arcing and resistance, leading to overheating, flickering lights, and potential fire risks. Our repair process involves a thorough inspection to locate all faulty connections. We then safely secure or replace the affected wiring, outlets, and breakers. This not only resolves the immediate hazard but also improves the overall safety and performance of your electrical system.

Many older New York panels are already near capacity. Adding an EV charger often requires a panel upgrade or a dedicated sub-panel to handle the new load safely. We start with a comprehensive electrical inspection of your panel and wiring. Based on our findings, we can install a new panel or circuit breaker if needed, ensuring your EV charger installation is safe, code-compliant, and won't cause overheating or other issues.