Fuses are not as reliable as circuit breakers, but the chief issue fuses have today is that they must be larger to accommodate the greater voltage demands of houses. Today’s residences include a lot more electrical equipment and outlets. To keep up with the additional power demand without tripping fuses, fuse boxes must be upgraded to use larger fuses. This is when a fuse box becomes a fire hazard. The circuit was only designed for a specific amount of amperage, therefore putting a bigger amp fuse on a smaller amp rated circuit can be dangerous. Another problem may be that a previous owner of your home had unlicensed, dangerous modifications done to the fuse box over the years to meet their increasing use of electricity. All of this is why we recommend upgrading to a breaker box panel that will safely meet your home’s electrical needs without worry.