Upgrade your home's electrical safety and capacity with our professional switchboard replacement services
Your electrical switchboard is the central control point for your home's electrical system. A modern, up-to-date switchboard is essential for ensuring your home's electrical safety, preventing overloading, and providing capacity for today's electrical demands.
At Hometown Electrical, we specialize in replacing outdated switchboards with modern circuit breaker panels that meet current electrical safety standards and provide better protection for your home and family.
Modern circuit breakers provide better protection against electrical faults
Support for more circuits and higher power demands
Meet current electrical codes and standards
Increase your home's value and improve insurability
If your home still has ceramic fuses or a porcelain fuse box, it's time for an upgrade. These outdated systems don't provide the safety features of modern circuit breakers.
If your circuit breakers or fuses frequently trip or blow, it could indicate that your switchboard can't handle your home's electrical load.
Lights that dim or flicker when you use appliances may indicate an overloaded circuit or inadequate power supply from your switchboard.
If your home was built before 1990, it likely has an outdated switchboard that wasn't designed for today's electrical demands.
Modern homes require safety switches (RCDs) on all circuits. If your switchboard doesn't have these, it needs upgrading to comply with current regulations.
If you're planning to renovate or add new appliances, your current switchboard may not have the capacity to handle the increased load.
Modern circuit breakers respond faster to electrical faults than old fuses, significantly reducing the risk of electrical fires and electrocution. Safety switches (RCDs) can detect even minor current leakages and shut off power within milliseconds.
Modern switchboards can handle more circuits and higher power demands, allowing you to safely use multiple appliances simultaneously and add new electrical features to your home without overloading the system.
A new switchboard can improve energy efficiency by distributing power more effectively throughout your home, potentially leading to lower electricity bills.
Upgrading ensures your electrical system meets current Australian Standards and safety regulations, which is essential for insurance purposes and when selling your property.
A modern, compliant switchboard is an attractive feature for potential buyers and can increase your property's market value and appeal.
A new switchboard provides capacity for future electrical additions, such as air conditioning, EV charging, solar panels, or home automation systems.
Our licensed electrician will inspect your current switchboard, assess your electrical needs, and determine what type of upgrade is required.
We'll design a switchboard solution tailored to your home's specific requirements, considering current usage and future electrical needs.
You'll receive a comprehensive quote outlining all costs and work involved. We'll explain everything clearly so you can make an informed decision.
We'll schedule the upgrade at a convenient time and notify you of the expected duration of the power outage (typically 4-8 hours).
Our experienced electricians will remove the old switchboard and install the new one, ensuring all circuits are correctly labeled and safety switches are installed as required.
We thoroughly test all circuits and safety features to ensure everything works correctly and safely. You'll receive a Certificate of Electrical Safety documenting the work.
The cost of a switchboard upgrade depends on several factors. While we provide personalized quotes after assessment, here are the main factors that influence pricing:
Larger homes typically require more circuits and a larger switchboard, increasing the overall cost.
The number of circuits needed, power capacity requirements, and special needs (like three-phase power) affect the final price.
Difficult access, extensive rewiring needs, or relocating the switchboard position can increase labor costs.
The number of safety switches (RCDs) and surge protectors required will impact the total cost.
Premium switchboards with advanced features cost more but offer better protection and longer lifespans.
Costs for electrical permits, inspections, and certificates of compliance are factored into the final price.
Contact Melbourne's trusted electrical professionals for a assessment and quote.
A typical switchboard upgrade takes between 4-8 hours to complete, depending on the complexity of the installation. We'll provide a more specific timeframe after assessing your current setup.
Yes, we'll need to disconnect power to your property while replacing the switchboard. We schedule this at a convenient time and work efficiently to minimize downtime.
Yes, Victorian regulations require safety switches (RCDs) on all power circuits. When upgrading your switchboard, we ensure compliance with all current safety standards.
Generally, you don't need council approval for a like-for-like switchboard replacement. However, significant electrical system changes might require permits. We handle all necessary paperwork.
Switchboards typically last 25-40 years, but it depends on the quality of components and changing electrical needs. We recommend an inspection if your switchboard is older than 20 years.
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