The following are common signs that your panel may be unsafe:
- Flickering lights
- Lights dimming
- Outlets work inconsistently
- Constantly tripping breakers/fuse
Old or failing panels may show signs of:
- Loose, burning connections
- Signs of arcing
- Damaged – physical, water
- Obsolete (Zinsco, FPE, Pushmatic®)
- Lacking safety features of modern equipment
- Not compatible with modern Fire-Guard breakers