Fort Myers’ on-time electrician for meter can replacement!
Your meter can is what the power company uses to plug in a meter that is responsible for calculating how much power you use. You can typically find your meter can at the entry point to your home where your power cable connects to the outside of your home.
Most people don’t think about repairs or replacement to the meter can when they picture electrical replacement services and yet this underappreciated piece of equipment serves an important purpose and can break down without preventative maintenance.
The most common reason people need our local electricians in Fort Myers, FL, for meter can replacement is because the interior jaws are fatigued or defective.
How does this happen?
Electricity flows over wires and produces heat responsible for expanding and contracting wires, but that expansion and contraction can also loosen screws and cause the interior jaws to get fatigued.
When to Hire Meter Can Replacement Services
There are many reasons why you might need to hire our team to replace your electrical meter can but the most common reasons are old age, damage, or low amperage. if you live in an older home or work out of an older building in Florida the amperage might not meet your needs anymore. the box might also be several decades old in which case a replacement would help you keep to code.
- If you notice your power is fluctuating regularly, you might need to contact our team.
- If your lights regularly dim, it could be a sign that your meter can is in need of replacement.
- Your meter box is more than 25 years old.
- If your power company notices something is wrong, they will let you know.
In Florida homeowners are responsible for all electrical equipment attached to their home including the meter can. Once replaced, regular maintenance can help you expand the lifespan of the meter box. Most boxes have a lifespan between 10 and 20 years depending on the type.
How much is meter can replacement?
If you need to replace your meter box, our team will meet with you for a diagnosis and go over the price you can expect for replacements or repairs. The cost is contingent on things like:
- Code requirements
- The complexity of installation
- Location
- Meter size
How long is meter can replacement Fort Myers, FL?
When our Fort Myers, FL, electricians arrive, they will walk you through the repair or replacement process and give you an estimate of the cost and time. Most work is completed within a few hours or less.
Don’t Put Up With Any Malarky!
Don’t waste time and money on unreliable services. Let our Fort Myers, FL local electricians give you the respect and professionalism you deserve.
Work with our Fort Myers, FL, licensed electricians to have regular electrical inspections, too, so you are never caught off guard by the need for a costly repair or replacement.