Most average sized homes built before the 1960’s were built with a 60 amp electrical service.  This size was reasonable for the needs of living at the time.  Homes today with this capacity usually have gas stoves, gas clothes dryers, and few electrical outlets in each room.  Sixty amps would not be enough to service a home with the standard electrical amenities like: an electric stove, an electric oven, an electric air conditioner, an electric clothes dryer and so on.  The problem with 60 amp electrical service lies with renewing your insurance policy.  Insurance companies may terminate the policy or demand that there be an upgrade if you are on a current plan.  60 amp electrical services can become dangerous when people do things like run too many extension cords or install oversized fuses.  It is important to have a qualified electrician inspect the distribution of wiring when upgrading amps or your home may not be any safer than before.  If you need an electrical inspection in the Fond du Lac area K-Electric can help.