What does the main electrical service panel do?

The main electrical service panel, typically located in a discreet yet accessible location within your property, houses all the circuit breakers. These breakers manage the distribution of electricity to various circuits in your home. For instance, bathroom lighting and outlets may be on one circuit, interior lights on another, and large appliances usually have dedicated circuits. If a fault occurs in an electrical device, the corresponding circuit breaker may trip to disconnect the circuit, preventing further issues.