Is Your Panel Keeping Up with Modern Demands?

Orange County's older homes:particularly those built before 1990:often have 60-amp or 100-amp panels that weren't designed for today's electrical loads. If you're adding air conditioning, an electric vehicle charger, or simply running too many circuits, your panel may be working harder than it should.

A panel upgrade isn't just about capacity. It's about safety. Older panels, especially certain brands with known failure rates, can pose fire hazards. Flickering lights, tripped breakers, and burning smells are signs your panel may need attention.

Signs You Need a Panel Upgrade

  • Frequent breaker trips or fuses blowing
  • Lights flickering when appliances kick on
  • Running a 60-amp or 100-amp service in a modern home
  • Adding a new HVAC system, hot tub, or EV charger
  • Panel is over 25 years old
  • You have double-tapped breakers or aluminum wiring

What a 200-Amp Upgrade Provides

A 200-amp panel is the current standard for single-family homes. It provides:

  • Reliable power for HVAC systems, EV chargers, and modern appliances
  • More circuit slots for future expansions
  • Improved resale value and buyer confidence
  • Compliance with current code requirements
  • Reduced risk of overload and electrical fires

Our Panel Upgrade Process

Every panel upgrade starts with an assessment of your current setup and future needs. We evaluate your main service size, wiring condition, and what you're trying to power.

The upgrade typically involves:

  • Coordination with your utility company to disconnect power
  • Removal of the old panel and installation of the new one
  • Reconnection of all existing circuits
  • New grounding and bonding to meet current code
  • Inspection and power restoration

We handle the permitting process and schedule the city inspection. As a CA licensed electrician (#957759), all work meets or exceeds NEC and local Orange County requirements.

Serving All of Orange County

We install and upgrade panels in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Irvine, Fullerton, Garden Grove, and surrounding cities. Whether you're in a 1960s tract home or a custom property, we have experience with the varied electrical infrastructure across the county.