Would a 60 amp electrical service panel be too big or too small for a 2800 square foot house?

Hello- ccorriher :: You asked if a 60 amp. Elect. Service was big enough for a 2800 sq.ft. house ? (NO)... You need to go with a 200 amp service, to be safe Your central unit would more then finish the 60 amp out::: IS this a new house or a elect. Remodle? YOU need to go with a 200 amp service and a200 amp breaker panel.. Talk to a licensed electriction.:: I hope I have helped you ,IFG I have rate my answer below, Thanks F.B.E.

Minimum size residential service is 100 amps. To determine if 100 amps is sufficient, or is a larger service needed, service size calculations need to be done, according to Article 220 of the National Electric Code.

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Originally Posted by ccorriher

Would a 60 amp electrical service panel be too big or too small for a 2800 square foot house?

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Far too small. The structure must be fairly old to even have something so undersized.

I believe I saw this question on a test. Doesn't hurt to ask

I think your onto something Strat... looking at the other posts by Ccorriher.

I hope it is understood that just knowing the square foot area of a home does not size a service.