Pushmatic Panel Replacement

The Hidden Danger of Pushmatic Panels in Oregon Homes

If your home was built between the 1950s and the early 1980s, there is a real chance it still contains a Pushmatic electrical panel. Unlike modern toggle-switch breakers, Pushmatic panels use a push-button design where the breaker button physically pushes in to reset. The critical problem is that these push-button mechanisms use a complex internal spring system that degrades and seizes over decades of use. When a Pushmatic breaker fails to reset or — far more dangerously — fails to trip during an overload, the circuit remains energized while the wiring inside your walls heats up to dangerous temperatures. Replacement parts for Pushmatic panels are no longer manufactured, making repairs nearly impossible. Insurance companies in Oregon are increasingly refusing to cover homes with Pushmatic panels or charging significantly higher premiums. If your home has a Pushmatic panel, scheduling a replacement with Checkpoint Electric LLC is one of the most important safety investments you can make for your family and your property.