Do I need to upgrade 100-AP board or divide the circles?

Is the 100 AMP painting sexy pregnancy? This is what you need to know

If you suffer from palpals, laziness related to smell, or hot electric keys in your home, your electric plate may push the maximum. Many old homes in Northern Virginia are still working on the 100 AMP service panel, which may not be equipped to deal with the requirements of today’s devices, smart devices and electric vehicles.

In Root Electric, we often hear this question from homeowners:

“Can I divide some circuits, or do I need to upgrade into a higher -rated electrical plate?”

Let’s divide the pros and cons of each option, and what are the signs that must be searched for, and when the upgrade of the painting is the safest solution.

⚡ What is the 100 amp electric plate?

The 100-AP board was the standard for residential houses that were built several decades ago. It provides a total of 100 amps of electrical current to your entire home. Although this may be sufficient when the central HVAC homes, hot baths, double ovens, or dozens of devices that receive simultaneously, are often insufficient.

If you are trying to run a modern lifestyle on the electrical infrastructure yesterday, the extra load is almost inevitable.

🚨 Common brands of 100 AMP have been overloaded

🔌 Frequently circuit brewing trips, dim lights or flashing when the devices begin 🔥 Warm or noisy ports 🧯 The smell of burning near

Over time, these warning signs indicate a serious safety problem – those that may lead to electrical fires or equipment failure if left without treatment.

🔧 Can you divide the circles instead of upgrading the plate?

Divided circuits (or add more fractures) may seem a quick solution, but they have restrictions:

✅ The loads can be redistributed evenly if done carefully. It does not increase your total plate capacity. It may not be allowed if the plate is already full or near the maximum classified.

You may be able to add some sub -circuits or rearrange some circuits, but only if the main plate contains a space and download capacity available.

📞 Advice: Electricity licensed from Root Electric can help evaluate your painting and divide the circles safely or recommend promotions based on the actual download your home.

⚖ When should you upgrade to the 200 AMP panel?

If your home has grown in size or jobs, it may be time to consider upgrading the full plate to 200 amps or more.

🔌 The most important reasons for upgrade from 100-AP to 200 AMP board

🔁 Frequent crusher trips
You constantly reset the crushers, a sign that the plate is burdened.
Wires or crushers rise a temperature, which creates a dangerous danger to the fire. Renewal or home addition
Add new rooms, large devices or HVAC systems that increase the electrical demand.
These modern promotions require more electric capacity than the 100 AMP board can support. Planning to sell your home
The upgrade to the 200 AMP board increases the value of the home and the appeal for the future buyers.

Most modern homes, especially those that have central AC, electrical heat or garages with workshops, are more suitable for 200 AMP service.

💵 What is the cost of upgrading the 200 AMP panel?

The cost of upgrade to the 200 AMP service can vary widely and depend on several factors in your home, including:

The current electrical plate and wires status, whether your meter base or the service entrance cable also needs to upgrade the requirements of permit and inspection.

Because of these variables, it is better that there is a licensed electrician that evaluates your home and provides a dedicated price offer based on your preparation and your specific needs.

In Root Electric, we offer detailed and transparent estimates and we will pass through every step so that you can make the right decision for your home and your budget.

🛠 What happens while upgrading the painting?

In Root Electric, we follow a safety process that corresponds to the symbol for each upgrade:

Calculating electrical load
We evaluate your current and future needs to determine the appropriate plate size. Reputation and inspection
We deal with all local permits and scheduling inspections to meet Virginia.meter & Service code (if necessary)
The base of the meter and the service cable is updated if the utility requires it.
Our licensed Electrician Master guarantees all safe, institutional connections and season. Energy was restored and tested
We coordinate with your power provider to restore service and test each circle.

📍 Whether you are in Woodbridge, Alexandria, Fairfax or Bethesda, Root Electric provides reliable promotions of the painting throughout the northern state of Virginia and Montgomery Province, Maryland.

🔌 What about SubPanels?

SubPanel is a smaller panel connected to your main plate and often used:

For separate deposits, workshops, or the basement, you are outside space in the main plate, but you don’t want a full upgrade

Although it is useful in some cases, the sub -banker still derives the energy from your main plate, so if your 100 amp service has already reached the maximum, the Bannel travel will not solve the root problem.

🧯 Safety first: Do not delay the repair of excess loads

Imprisoning the overload loads can lead to:

🔥 Electric fires 🔌 burned outlets and equipment damage – home insurance claims (due to code violations) ⚠ The risk of electric shock

🔍 How to start

If you are not sure if you can get division circles or need to be completely upgraded to the panel, contact Root Electric today. We will provide an evaluation without pressure and guide you to the safest and most expensive solution for your home.

📞 Call the electric root today

Do not wait until the lights come out or the Breakers will not be reset.

👉 Contact us on (703) 494-3989 or make an appointment to evaluate you online with an electricity specialist for us. We will help you determine whether dividing the circles or upgrading your plate is the right step for your home.

Electricity licensed from Root Electric can help you carry out the task safely and efficiently, and in complete compliance with electrical symbols.

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🏡 Final ideas

If your home is still working on the 100 AMP service and you are suffering from electrical downloads, it is time to take a closer look. Divided circuits may help in some cases, but the promotion of the painting is often the only safe solution in the future.

Let the electric root help you protect your home and update your electric system in the right way.