Header Sidebar Menu Address Widget
*Applies to labor only. Must mention coupon at time of service. All repairs and installations require a trip charge of $89. Not valid with other offers.
*Applies to labor only. Must mention coupon at time of service. All repairs and installations require a trip charge of $89. Not valid with other offers.
*Applies to labor only. Must mention coupon at time of service. All repairs and installations require a trip charge of $89. Not valid with other offers.
Fusion Electric is your Kansas City electrician to call for electrical safety inspections. Many Kansas City homeowners are living with outdated and potentially dangerous electrical features in their homes. We upgrade homes every day that are outdated, underpowered, and overtaxed when it comes to electrical power. Here are some of the most common safety issues we see in homes:
One of the most common updates is a service panel upgrade for Kansas City homes. Today’s homes typically have a large-screen TV, several computers, a gaming console, and sound system all in the same room, operating off the same circuit. Not only does this create a fire hazard for homes with older wiring, the panel box is not designed to provide that much power. With today’s modern appliances and electronics, if your home is more than 30 years old, you need an electrical company to assess your home’s system and upgrade it. The service panel or fuse box is the home’s main electrical supply and upgrading the box adds more power to your home. We can also identify old wiring that can be a fire hazard and replace it. Upgrading a panel box will also make your home more energy efficient and will help you save money on electric bills.
When was your home built? If it was before 1980, your electrical system is out of date. Homes that are 20 years old or older weren’t wired to handle modern day electrical demands. Today, homes are built with a service rated for 100 amps. Older homes usually use a 60-amp electrical service. At Fusion Electric, upgrading the electrical systems in older homes is a common service call we receive. If you’re constantly blowing circuits, need more outlets for computers, game systems, kitchen appliances, home theaters, etc., give us a call. We’ll give your home a safety inspection and let you know if an upgrade is advisable. We cover the entire Kansas City area, from Leawood to Overland Park to Lee’s Summit.
How safe is your home? The NEC (National Electrical Code) changes over the years. One of the most common features missing in older homes is Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters commonly called GFCIs. They are required by code in many places in your home. A GFCI is an inexpensive device that can save you from a fatal electrical shock. If a piece of electrical equipment is damaged, it can create an unintentional electrical path between itself and the ground. If a person touches it, they can be burned, shocked, or even killed. All receptacles in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, outdoors and in unfinished basements should have GFCI protection. Look for a red button in the middle of the outlet. It will pop out if there is a surge in electricity rendering the receptacle dead until you press the button to reset it.
From outlets to breaker boxes to bad wiring, many Kansas City homes could use some electrical help. We can easily install ceiling fans, outdoor lighting, or even wire your hot tub. Just give us a call and one of our friendly electricians will be at your home to take care of it. Fusion Electric can handle any residential electrical need you may have in your Kansas City home. If you need electrical upgrades or are just concerned with the safety of your home’s old wiring, outlets or breaker box, give Fusion Electric a call.