"Insurance companies often require electrical work, including switchboard upgrades, to be performed by licensed tradespeople. You can trust JDE Electrical to meet and exceed all necessary safety standards."
As modern appliances increase energy demands, an outdated switchboard may struggle to keep up. These concerning telltale signs are all potentially dangerous indicators that you require a switchboard replacement:
Age is another critical factor; homes built before 1990 typically feature outdated ceramic fuses or first-generation circuit breakers that don't meet current safety standards. Visually, watch for:
These outdated systems weren't designed to handle today's electrical demands from heat pumps, EVs, and modern appliances.
A modern switchboard protects against electrical hazards and improves the overall performance of your property’s electrical system.
Understanding your switchboard’s capacity is crucial to prevent overloads, power outages, and fire risks. An assessment from JDE will help you understand your household’s energy demands of, what you require from a switchboard, and if you need an electrical switchboard replacement.
We enhance your existing switchboard by adding new components or replacing outdated elements while keeping the main structure.
A switchboard upgrade in Auckland might include installing additional circuit breakers, adding RCD protection, or increasing capacity within the existing framework to improve your switchboard’s safety and capacity to meet current and future power demands.
A replacement involves completely removing your old switchboard and installing an entirely new unit.
A switchboard replacement is necessary when dealing with severely outdated systems, the existing board can’t physically accommodate modern safety devices, or when the board shows signs of damage or deterioration.
We offer comprehensive maintenance plans to keep your new system operating at peak performance.
Should you experience any issues or have questions about your system, our support team is just a phone call away.
JDE Electrical specialises in Auckland switchboard upgrades, ensuring your electrical system is equipped to handle even the most taxing energy demands. Whether your switchboard is aging, dated, or faulty, it is time for an upgrade.
Our licensed electricians provide expert assessments and seamless installations. The result is a switchboard that is up to the task of managing your household appliances, smart devices, security and lighting.
Your switchboard is likely managing the electrical requirements of more devices than ever before. If your electrical home comforts have gradually increased over recent years, especially with smart home systems requiring data cable installation, now is the time to book JDE for an assessment and to upgrade your electrical switchboard.
Don’t wait for an electrical issue to become a costly emergency. Schedule regular maintenance with JDE Electrical and enjoy the confidence that comes with a well-maintained system.
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A typical switchboard upgrade or replacement in Auckland takes 4 to 8 hours for a standard residential property and is usually completed within a single day. The process might extend to one to two days for more complex installations or complete replacements in larger homes.
While power interruption is necessary during installation, we typically only need to disconnect electricity for 3 to 5 hours. We will minimise disruption by coordinating around your schedule whenever possible.
The cost of upgrading your switchboard depends on factors like your current system condition, property size, safety requirements, and accessibility. Instead of a generic quote, please contact our team for a no-obligation assessment and tailored pricing for your switchboard needs.
The typical life expectancy of a modern electrical switchboard ranges between 25 and 40 years when properly installed and maintained.
Even if your switchboard appears to be working correctly, we recommend an assessment if it’s over 15 years old or experiencing performance issues. As your local Auckland electricians, we can evaluate your current switchboard's condition and advise whether maintenance, partial upgrade, or complete replacement would be most cost-effective for your situation.