06/18/2026
There are 5 things you can check on your electrical panel right now without touching a single wire. π
(1) Look for a Federal Pacific or Zinsco brand name on the panel. Both are known for breaker defects that no longer meet safety standards. If you see either, call a licensed electrician before you do anything else.
(2) Check whether the panel feels warm from the outside. It shouldn't be.
(3) Notice if there's a burning smell near the panel or in the area of your breaker box. That's not a small thing.
(4) Count your available breaker slots. If the box is at capacity and you're thinking about adding a circuit for an EV charger or generator, you likely need a panel upgrade first.
(5) Check the last time your panel was inspected. If you don't know or it's been more than a few years, that's worth a call.
If any of these flag something, Wellott Electric handles panel evaluations, upgrades, and repairs across all of Collin County. TECL 37215. Real person on the phone. Written estimate before work starts.
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