What is the cost to change fuse box to a circuit breaker?

Answer 1

Hire an electrician. The fuse box is the main distribution point of your elecrical system. If installed wrong it will set your house on fire. It will be inspected when you sell your home and if you do it wrong the inspector will force you to have it fixed by a professional. This is not worth trying to do it yourself. There is to much at stake and too many people will be watching (Don't forget you will have to notify the power company to shut your power off, so you can't fly "under the radar".) If you mess up grounding or switch a wire it will make every electrical device in your house unsafe. This is a big job, and not one for someone inexperienced. Finally, I will add do it right or don't do it at all. If you are negligent you could easily kill someone through fire or electrocution. If you read and do your homework and learn what it required you may find that small electrical repairs can be quick and easy. If you can't understand what you need to do hire an electrician. The cost of a professional is not worth the time you will waste if you don't understand what you are doing and the danger therein. This is not a small job, this is a major rework of the heart of your home electrical system. Hire a professional. If you are looking to convert your box simply for the convenience of flippng a switch when you blow a circuit, you can always choose to use a minibreaker, which is a eddison-type that can be reset with the push of a button. This often is a more cost effective solution.

Answer 2

Prices vary through out the country. You will have to get a proper quote from at least three electrical contractors in your area. This will let you know the cost and if all three contractors are in the same cost area you can feel confident that you are not being overcharged. Usually you should not be charged for a quote but check before you ask the contractor to come out to see the job.

Answer 3

This project is a service upgrade and requires a permit and inspections.

In the central United States where I live, you might get it for $800 but don't be surprised if it costs $1200 or more. It is an all day project for one or two people. It is a high profit job for the electrician because you are paying for the skill and expertise of a real electrician, not a handyman, who is familiar with not only the national code but local requirements. He or she must satisfy the national code and please the inspecting jurisdiction and the local utility, all of whom may have different requirements.

Answer 4

The cost of a circuit breaker depends on the brand that you get and how many amps and how much voltage is running to the breaker. The average price is between 20 to 50 dollars.