What to Look for in the Breaker Box Unless your home is very old and has never had its electrical service updated, it has 240-volt service from the street and into the main electrical panel as well.

It might not be at the top of your to-do list, but there's some very good reasons to prioritize upgrading your breaker box sooner rather than later.

Your electric panel is Command Central for the electrical system in your home. From there, power may be turned on and off and sent to outlets throughout your residence. Also known as a breaker box ...

Today, circuit breakers are used in homes instead of fuses. The main reason is because a circuit breaker can be re-used. Once a fuse blows, it has to be replaced. Old electric services will have ...

My current circuit breaker box is filled and a few weeks ago I asked if I needed 200-amp service or if I could simply upgrade my 100-amp box.Well, three electricians came to my house and said my ...

Smart circuit-breakers for energy-efficient homes The old fuse box gets a new lease of life Nov 23rd 2017 | 5 min read ...

Whether you're replacing an old circuit breaker or adding a section to safely power a new appliance, here is an idea of how much it will cost you.

Reminder: Old Circuit Breaker Panels Pose Danger According to a blog post from The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection & Insurance Co., the Stab-Lok panels are associated with several problems.

MANCHESTER — First responders took to social media Wednesday night to ask the public’s help to identify law-breakers pulling old-fashioned alarm boxes.

The electrician determined an old breaker box that is not made anymore and improperly connected wires in the house’s walls caused the shock.

Investigators told Tate that an old breaker box is what started the fire and while the house may look completely destroyed, she says it wasn't a complete loss.