Fire prone panels

Many of the older homes have unsafe electrical panels. One of the most important components in your home is the circuit breaker panel. If your panel does not have a minimum of 100 amps of electrical service, you need to have an inspection performed by a licensed electrician. Your electrical system must be properly maintained to ensure everyone in the house remains safe. There are two specific circuit breaker panels commonly used between 1950 and 1990 with dangerous design flaws. These are Federal Pacific Electric and Zinsco Panels with Stab-Loc circuit breakers. These panels can work properly for many years. If you have a short circuit or over-current, the panel can overheat and cause a fire.