Circuit Breaker Upgrades & Repairs in MD & DC
Providing Affordable Circuit Breaker Services in Montgomery County & Washington, DC
If you find your home’s or commercial building’s circuit breaker is constantly switching off, it may be time to have a professional take a look. The circuit breaker helps manage and control the power flow in your home or commercial building, so ignoring what may seem like a small issue could put your building at risk of damage.
Michael Bonsby HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical can help you with all your circuit breaker needs. Whether you need installation, repair, or replacement, we can ensure your circuit breaker works correctly.
If you need help with your home or commercial building circuit breakers, contact Michael Bonsby HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical today.
Our Electricians Can Address Any Electrical Panel Issue You Have
We provide a full range of circuit breaker services in Maryland and Washington, DC, including:
- Circuit breaker installation: If you’re building a new home or undergoing renovations that require updating your electricity needs, you may need new circuit breakers installed. If your current circuit breaker can’t handle the amount of power your building needs, it’s likely time to install an additional circuit breaker.
- Circuit breaker repair: New appliances can drain your home’s or commercial building’s electricity. If you have new appliances installed and your circuit breaker is constantly tripping, you may need circuit breaker repair. If you don’t have this repaired, you may damage your building’s electrical work.
- Circuit breaker replacement: If your home’s breaker switch keeps switching off, you have a switch that’s stuck, or your home or business has been struck by lightning, you may need to replace the existing circuit breaker in your home. You can also check your circuit breaker for signs of rust or deterioration; if you see signs of aging, circuit breaker replacement is likely needed. Your circuit breaker manages and controls the electricity that flows in and out of your home; if it isn’t working correctly, your home or business could be in danger.
Panel Upgrades for Home EV Chargers
Installing a residential EV charging station makes life much easier for EV owners. Depending on the capacity of your current panel and the station’s requirements, you may need to install a new electrical panel.
When you buy a new electric car and want to make sure your home can support a charger, call the expert electricians at Michael Bonsby HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical. We can help install your charger and ensure it’s up to code and safe to use.Â
Commercial Circuit Breakers
If you own a commercial building and feel there may be problems with its circuit breaker, contact Michael Bonsby today. Leaving the issue may inconvenience the staff and customers within your commercial building and be dangerous. It’s important to have your commercial building’s circuit breakers repaired or replaced at the first sign of trouble.
At Michael Bonsby HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical, we can meet any commercial circuit breaker needs — large or small. Whether you need a simple circuit breaker upgrade to handle additional voltage or you need to have a malfunctioning circuit breaker repaired, we can help.
Common Circuit Breaker Problems
Constant circuit breaker problems include:
- Your circuit breaker is constantly tripping.
- Your circuit breaker is hot to the touch.
- Your breaker panel has a burning smell.
- Your circuit breaker is buzzing, hissing, or making other unusual noises.
- Your circuit breaker has visible damage, like frayed wires or burned metal.
If you notice any of these issues or other signs of damage, you need professional electrical help right away. If not remedied, these problems could lead to fires or life-threatening injuries.
Why Choose Michael Bonsby HVAC, Plumbing & Electrical for Circuit Breaker Services in MD & DC?
We began helping customers in the Maryland and DC areas over 20 years ago. Since then, we’ve built a successful business by providing every customer with superior service, knowledgeable and highly qualified electricians, and affordable pricing.
No matter what job you call us for, you can be assured that you are getting the best electrical services. We’re committed to staying in touch with what’s going on in the electrical world, which means we’re well-trained in the latest technology and products. We aim to turn every new customer into a lifelong customer by providing the highest-quality electrical services.
Request a Free Circuit Breaker Installation or Replacement Cost Estimate in MD & DC
Michael Bonsby offers fast, efficient scheduling, excellent electrical sales, highly trained electricians, and competitive pricing. This strategy is what sets us apart from our competition and has made us leaders in the electrical service field in Maryland and Washington, DC.
If you need help with your home or commercial building circuit breakers, contact us by calling or filling out a service request form to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions About Circuit Breakers
Is it dangerous if the circuit breaker keeps tripping, or is it just annoying?
The most common reason that a circuit breaker trips is an overloaded circuit. If the breaker trips frequently, add up the current rating of all the devices on that circuit. For a standard 120-volt outlet, the maximum load shouldn’t exceed 15 amps. If the devices are below the circuit’s rating, there may be a problem with the breaker itself, the wiring, an outlet, or one of the devices. To avoid dangerous conditions like overheated wires or short circuits, call our team to have the circuit inspected as soon as possible.
What causes a circuit breaker to trip?
A circuit breaker can trip when more than the rated load is connected, such as two 10-amp loads on a 15-amp circuit. A breaker can also trip due to a short circuit, which happens when the neutral and hot wires are connected directly together, such as when a nail pierces an electrical cable in a wall. Finally, a ground fault surge can also trip the breaker, which happens when a hot wire is connected directly to a ground wire or a grounded metal object.
How can I prevent frequent breaker trips?
The best way to prevent tripped breakers is to be aware of the total load placed on the circuit. Nearly every electrical device has the current specification listed on the exterior somewhere. Add up the current draw for all the devices and make sure it’s less than the circuit’s total current rating, such as 15 amps for a standard 120-volt outlet. Be aware that motors can draw 3 to 10 times the normal current for a second or two on initial startup. For example, if a 3-amp motor is plugged into a 15-amp circuit with an existing 10-amp load, the breaker may trip as the motor starts.
What is an AFCI breaker?
Normal breakers will trip due to overloads, short circuits, or ground fault surges. Many household fires, however, are caused by arcing between hot and neutral or hot and ground. This arcing is not enough of a load to trip a standard breaker, but it can cause metal terminals, wire insulation, and nearby plastics to overheat, melt, or catch fire. AFCI circuit breakers can detect arc faults, ground faults, overloads, and short circuits for improved safety.
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the Greater Washington, DC Area Montgomery County, MD
and
the Greater Washington, DC Area Bethesda, Boyds, Chevy Chase, Clarksville, Damascus, Darnestown,
Derwood, Ellicott City, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Glenelg,
Kensington, Laytonsville, Montgomery Village, Mt. Airy, North Bethesda,
North Potomac, Olney, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Spring, Urbana,
Washington, DC Bethesda, Boyds, Chevy Chase, Clarksville, Damascus, Darnestown, Derwood, Ellicott City, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Glenelg, Kensington, Laytonsville, Montgomery Village, Mt. Airy, North Bethesda, North Potomac, Olney, Potomac, Rockville, Silver Spring, Urbana, Washington, DC View More >
