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So many people upgrade from 100A to 200 and it’s really not needed. LED lighting and energy efficient equipment has come a long ways. I have 100 a breaker and run a electric clothes dryer, ac unit, pool pump, etc with no issues at all.
Thank you all for your honesty. I may have to reconsider upgrading. Now that i think about it growing up i had a 100A house with 2-3 tube tvs on and 3 a/c without issues
Thank you all for your honesty. I may have to reconsider upgrading. Now that i think about it growing up i had a 100A house with 2-3 tube tvs on and 3 a/c without issues
My parents' house has something like 80A only and using 2 devices simultaneously would sometimes blow a fuse. Happened often enough to be aggravating.
I'm not positive how it all works, but is it also potentially a fire hazard? I'm guessing old wiring alone is. Seems no electric of yesteryear was done to code (the one area of safety I would say is important).
Most people “upgrade” because they need a new service anyway. Whether you’re having an issue or need room for more circuits the price to put in a 200 amp panel is only slightly more than 100 amp. Labor is labor.
Most people “upgrade” because they need a new service anyway. Whether you’re having an issue or need room for more circuits the price to put in a 200 amp panel is only slightly more than 100 amp. Labor is labor.
Plus I'd have to believe if you were selling later it's be a plus. Not necessarily more money but possibly a differentiator.
I paid $2250 to upgrade to 200amp panel and add two outdoor outlets in December
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