The electrical load of your home is home much electricity your home’s electrical system may need. The load is a calculation of how much electricity you can use, and it takes into account every appliance, outlet and light fixture in your home. Everything that uses electricity, from the lights to the air conditioner, is included in the electrical load.
Electricians must “balance the load” when wiring your home to avoid problems with the electrical system. Simply put, there are two sides to your electrical panel, and electricians must divide the circuits (electricity use) between the two to keep it balanced. If you use too much electricity from one side at once, the load is unbalanced, which can cause problems such as tripping circuits.
Because working on electrical panels is such an intricate process, it’s important that you never try do work on your electrical panel. Always hire a licensed electrician to make repairs or replace the panel.