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Electrical Panel Upgrades
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Is your home ready for modern appliances? We specialize in upgrading old, unsafe panels to modern 200A service, ensuring your family's safety and power reliability.

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Signs You Need a Panel Upgrade

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Warm Panel

If your electrical panel or breakers feel warm to the touch, it's a critical sign of overloading or loose connections.

Flickering Lights

Lights dimming when the AC or microwave turns on usually means your panel can't handle the current load demand.

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Old Technology

Federal Pacific (FPE) or Zinsco panels are known fire hazards. If you have one, you should upgrade immediately.

Your Panel Upgrade Journey

01

Load Audit & Permits

We calculate your home's total demand and pull all necessary town permits to ensure the project is fully legal and compliant.

02

The Upgrade Day

We coordinate with the utility to cut power, swap the panel, and install high-quality breakers and heavy-duty grounding.

03

Circuit Labeling

No more guessing. We perform a thorough circuit trace and provide clear, professional labeling for every breaker in your new panel.

04

Final Inspection

We meet with the town electrical inspector on-site to sign off on the work, ensuring your project meets the highest safety standards.

Panel Upgrade FAQ

How long will my power be out during the upgrade?

A typical panel swap and service upgrade results in 4 to 6 hours of downtime. We coordinate this carefully with the utility company to ensure a smooth transition.

What is 'Surge Protection' and do I need it?

Whole-home surge protection is now required by NEC code during a panel upgrade. it protects your expensive appliances and electronics from lightning and utility power spikes.

Can I upgrade from 100A to 200A without changing my meter?

No. Upgrading to 200A service requires a larger meter socket, a new service entrance cable, and a heavier-duty electrical panel to safely handle the increased current.

Why are Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels dangerous?

These legacy panels have a high failure rate where the breakers fail to trip during an overload, creating a significant fire hazard. If you have one, we recommend an urgent upgrade.

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