{"id":7242,"date":"2022-08-30T15:21:09","date_gmt":"2022-08-30T15:21:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rgelectric.net\/?p=7242"},"modified":"2023-01-30T07:17:10","modified_gmt":"2023-01-30T07:17:10","slug":"all-about-200-amp-panel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rgelectric.net\/blog\/all-about-200-amp-panel\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your House Need a 200-AMP Panel? All You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Does Your House Need a 200-AMP Panel? All You Need to Know<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Do you realize how much the safety of your house depends on up-to-date service panels?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is that the performance of your appliances and your general safety are significantly affected by the state of your electrical panel.<\/strong> Different appliances like refrigerators, air conditioners, and others can consume your energy and damage weak electrical panels. That’s why RG Electric<\/a> advises upgrading it to a 200 AMP panel<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on current standards, 200-AMP panel service is crucial to any home’s safety. But what is a 200-AMP panel at all and how does it work? Let\u2019s discuss everything you need to know about these circuit breakers and why they can be useful for your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Do You Need a 200AMP Panel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Back in those times when houses were not equipped with electric appliances, smaller electric panels and their lack of wiring were common. However, things have drastically changed in the electric industry, and as a result, multiple computers, TVs, and heating systems are now important parts of our homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nowadays, people have a wide range of electric equipment in their kitchens, including refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, and other appliances. We can hardly imagine our daily lives without washing machines and dryers performing their daily duties or mobile gadgets recharging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of this means that everyone needs to have an electrical panel <\/strong>that is strong enough to safely perform all of these duties. And 200-amp service is exactly what you need in this case. Why? Because it can allow you to power large electrical devices safely and avoid harmful consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capacity Of 200 AMP Panels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first important thing is the capacity<\/strong>. The capacity of 200 AMP panels is bigger than that of 100 AMP panels, so households with larger panels will draw more power<\/strong> from the power grid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means the 200 AMP electric panel will operate better and more consistently meet the power demand than one with less capacity, regardless of whether high-power devices are installed or the home uses numerous smaller appliances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety in Circuits<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A 200 AMP panel contains more circuits than a 100 AMP panel because of its larger size. It is a function that must be present in homes with high electricity usage<\/strong>. More overlords, short circuits, and even fires are possible with fewer circuits. The appliance and the entire family will be safer as a result of a larger electrical panel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Should I Upgrade My Electrical Panel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is well recognized that an older electrical system is more likely to develop issues. Even though normal home wiring has the potential to function for 50 years<\/strong>, it will need constant monitoring and control, so it\u2019s always better to update them on time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other important signs that you should update your service panel as soon as possible can be the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n