Electrical Panel Upgrades

Electrical Services in Connecticut


A panel upgrade is the right solution when your home consistently trips breakers under normal load, you're adding a major new circuit like an EV charger or hot tub, or your existing panel is a known problem brand that insurance companies or buyers object to. We assess your actual load before recommending a service size.

What's Included

  • Load calculation review of existing and planned circuits
  • New panel installation with appropriate breaker count and service amperage
  • Circuit transfer from old panel with labeling of all circuits
  • Coordination with the utility for service reconnection and permit inspection

Common Questions About Electrical Panel Upgrades

My panel is a Federal Pacific or Zinsco brand. Should I be concerned?

Yes — both brands have documented histories of breakers that fail to trip on overload, which means they don't protect the circuit as designed. Insurance companies increasingly surcharge or decline coverage on homes with these panels. Replacement is the standard recommendation, not remediation.

Do I need to upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp service?

Not always, but 100-amp service is increasingly undersized for modern homes with electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps, and modern kitchen appliances all on the same service. We calculate your actual load and tell you whether your current service has headroom or whether an upgrade makes practical sense.

Need this sorted out?

Need electrical panel upgrades handled? Request your free estimate today and let's get it off your list.

Areas We Serve in CT

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Counties We Serve in CT

FAIRFIELD COUNTY
HARTFORD COUNTY
LITCHFIELD COUNTY
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
NEW HAVEN COUNTY
NEW LONDON COUNTY
TOLLAND COUNTY
WINDHAM COUNTY
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