01/28/2026
Do you have a Zinsco, GTE, or Sylvania breaker box in your home? Did you know that they are considered a 🔥🔥🔥FIRE HAZARD🔥🔥🔥?
Key Hazards of Zinsco Panels include:
-Breaker Failure: Circuit breakers can fail to trip during overloads, leading to continuous current flow, overheating, and fire.
-Melting & Corrosion: Aluminum bus bars can corrode and fuse with breakers, making them unsafe and difficult to replace.
-False "Off" Status: A breaker might appear off but still conduct electricity, creating shock and fire hazards.
What to Do If You Have a Zinsco Panel
-Immediate Professional Inspection: Have a licensed electrician inspect your panel for free or at a low cost.
-Replacement is Recommended: Due to severe safety risks, replacement with a modern panel is strongly advised, as replacement breakers aren't available for Zinsco panels.
-Insurance Issues: Insurance companies often refuse coverage or increase premiums for homes with Zinsco panels.
Identifying a Zinsco Panel
-Look for the name "Zinsco," "GTE," or "Sylvania" on the panel or breakers.
Identify its distinctive colorful breakers and unique shape.
-Other brands include: Federal Pacific Electric, Stab-lok, and older Pushmatic panels.
Give us a call for a free estimate to get that panel replaced!
918-637-8085
