The Benefits of Upgrading from a Zinsco Panel

Even if you haven’t experienced any immediate problems with a Zinsco panel, upgrading offers many benefits. Most importantly, replacing a Zinsco panel dramatically increases safety by reducing the risk of electrical fires.

Embrace a Safer Electrical System

The National Fire Protection Association reports over 46,700 house fires annually stemming from electrical failure and malfunction. Outdated electrical panels, with their outdated safety standards, play a significant role in those incidents.

In fact, when it comes to older homes, there are other electrical panel brands that have a reputation for not meeting current safety standards. However, it is important to highlight that a New Jersey court case emphasized the seriousness of these safety flaws back in 2005.

In a case involving faulty circuit breakers, the court ruled that FPE Stab-Lok safety violations included fraudulently labeling them as compliant with safety standards.

Meet Modern Energy Demands

Modern homes use significantly more electricity than those built decades ago, especially with energy-hungry electronics and appliances. Older panels simply weren’t designed for this kind of load, increasing the risk of circuits overloading and tripping.

Conversely, electrical panel upgrades provide the capacity needed for today’s demands. A new panel eliminates stress on your electrical system and provides the power needed to run all your gadgets and gizmos—without the constant worry of overloading. Pairing your upgraded panel with professional surge protection ensures your home and devices are safeguarded against damaging power surges, offering peace of mind and long-term reliability.

Boost Home Value and Buyer Confidence

An outdated electrical panel can raise concerns during professional home electrical inspections. Some buyers may be wary of purchasing a property requiring immediate electrical work, or they’ll request a lower asking price.

When selling your home, upgrading that Zinsco panel is seen as a significant selling point-not a deterrent. You can increase your chances of attracting a wider pool of potential buyers, selling your property faster and for a better price.

Zinsco Panel Replacements Can Be Straightforward

In most cases, you can do a straightforward “like-for-like” replacement with the same amp capacity as your old panel. For example, a 100-amp panel can be swapped for a modern 100-amp panel-a relatively quick and painless replacement job.

However, depending on the age of your home and your future energy goals (like adding smart electrical panel technology to manage a larger electric load), you might require a larger capacity panel. This usually involves upgrading to a 200-amp service for added safety and capability..

Portable Power Options for Commercial Settings

It’s important to remember residential and commercial properties have vastly different electrical needs. Unlike their residential counterparts, which typically involve just one service location within a home, commercial properties might require Portable Power Distribution Electrical Panels.

True Light Electric specializes in providing portable panels that can safely distribute electricity for large-scale projects. So, whether it’s powering a construction site, running heavy-duty machinery, or catering to the high electrical demands of industrial environments, these portable systems offer greater flexibility, scalability, and, of course, enhanced safety.