Everything to Know About Electrical Panels
                     Everything to Know About Electrical Panels
An electrical panel works as a driving system of electricity in our 
homes. It has circuit breakers and some other elements that receive 
electricity from the distribution company. It then transfers electricity 
to our household electronics. That means you get electricity in every 
corner of your home, or anywhere you live with the help of an 
electrical panel. It provides electricity to every single electrical item, 
including the HVAC system, dishwasher, washing machine, dryers, 
water heater, refrigerator, etc. In short, an electrical panel is a mini 
power station inside your homes or workplaces to handle electrical 
power needs. 
Furthermore, with the rising demand for electricity in your home, 
electrical panels can cause fire and damage. Also, electrical panels 
get corroded after some time and cause a malfunction due to poor 
connections, dust, etc. All these things put your property at risk and 
create problems like blowing fuses, tripping breakers, power surges, 
and more. That is why electrical panels require maintenance over 
time.      Maintenance of an electrical panel
Maintenance of an electrical panel is vital for proper functioning. 
You should consult a professional for adequate maintenance, as it is 
not a DIY job. Electrical panels may get faulty and dirty after 
continuous use. So, you should schedule maintenance of your panel at 
least once every three years. Scheduled maintenance keeps an 
electrical panel functional and safe. 
Professional electricians conduct a proper check by removing the 
outer cover. They inspect all components of the panel. They check the 
faulty connections and run a thermal check to ensure the right 
temperature level as high temperature around the panel is not right 
because it creates many issues. If anytime you feel high temperature, 
turn off the primary power source and call a professional.   
Types of electrical panels
Main breaker 
panel
The electricity you get in every part of your home, whether your 
bedroom, kitchen, bathroom, living room, etc. gets controlled by the 
main breaker panel. You can shut down the power of your home by 
this panel. It is also known as a distribution panel. 
Fuse box
A Fuse box contains many small fuses and it prevents circuit overload. 
In case of excess power flow, the fuse gets cut. Fuse boxes are widely 
used in homes. If your house’s fuse box doesn’t allow sufficient power 
to run electrical devices, consider an upgrade. 
The main logging panels
Main lug panels make use of lugs, and the 
line wires run into them. They are equipped 
with the main breaker. Users can connect the 
main lug panel to the breaker at the main 
panel, where the main lug panel operates as 
a sub-panel.
Subpanel
Subpanels work well when you want 
to use more circuits in the same area. 
They take power from the main panel 
and do not have dedicated 
disconnects. Subpanels let you 
manage power distribution in your 
home. 
Transfer switches
Transfer switches are advantageous when you 
use power generators. They use a breaker 
panel to transfer the generator power to 
electrical power. These switches manually start 
the backup power generator in the event of a 
power outage. 
Safety precautions while dealing with 
electrical panels
You can touch the panel when it is closed. You should always keep it 
covered. 
Hire a professional in case of any electrical faults in the panel. 
Please do not touch the panel’s wires as it can cause a shock. 
Clear your doubts about electrical panels. If you shut off the power 
from the main breaker, your household supply will shut off, and the 
power from electrical lines still exists in the panel.
You know touching electrical panels with your hand is risky. But you 
also have to be careful while using tools to handle panels as tools can 
touch the wires inside the panel and cause a shock. 
Life of an electrical panel
Electrical panels are not designed to last forever. The life of an 
electrical panel depends on maintenance. Many damages and 
malfunctions occur in an electrical panel over time like wiring inside 
the panel can be loose, and a massive flow of current can create 
many issues. If you live in humid regions, corrosion can deteriorate 
the entire panel. 
Your electrical panel will serve you for a long time if you maintain it 
regularly. You also have to upgrade your house’s electrical panel 
when you need a high power supply. For example, if you plan to install 
a hot tub or any other items that consume high power, then, in that 
case, you may need to consult your electrician for an upgrade. 
Moreover, as I have already told you that maintaining an electrical 
panel is not a DIY job, please do not treat it like a light fixture and 
make frequent changes whenever you want. Your house service panel 
is a mini power station that transfers power in different parts of your 
home. So avoid making any changes to your panel. If you find any 
issue with the panel, call a licensed electrician to inspect the panel 
and make the required changes.
Home insurance requirements
You need to keep your electrical panel updated to get insurance 
claims. Your electrical panel should be up to date and have at least 
100 amp circuit breakers. If you use a wrong or old electrical panel, 
many insurance companies may not provide the coverage or run an
 electrical inspection. So, keep your electrical panel maintained for 
a successful claim process.
 Hopefully, this article will help you to maintain your electrical panel. 
Contact us for effective maintenance of your electrical panel. 
Contact Us:
Good Guys Electrician 
Address: 8427 W Glendale Ave #55 Glendale, 
AZ 85305, USA
Phone: 602-762-8503
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.goodguyselectrician.com
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