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The Best Electrical Panel Upgrades, Installation, and Replacement
Electrical panels (aka fuse box, breaker box) provide power and protect your home from faults in the electrical system. So keeping them in great working order is vital!
At Exquisite Electric, we have upgraded and replaced over 2000 electrical panels—making us your electrical panel upgrade master electricians!
We’ll replace your old expired panel or upgrade it to provide you more power for appliances, AC units, hot tubs, garages, and more.
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What Does An Electrical Panel Do?
A well working electrical panel is the brain of your electrical system. As long as it is functioning well, the system will work.
When it starts to fail, you will start to notice problems. When this happens, it’s best to address the situation as soon as possible.
The breaker on the panel protects your home or business by tripping and shutting down power to the circuit when it becomes overloaded. When a panel starts to fail, it may not protect your home and family from fault conditions that can cause electrocution and fire hazards.
Exquisite Electric installs high quality Cutler Hammer panels backed with a lifetime warranty.
When Should You Upgrade or Replace Your Electrical Panel?
Getting an electric panel upgrade or replacing your electrical panel is crucial to prevent safety hazards and ensure reliable power. Here are the signs it’s time for an upgrade:
- Overloaded or Full Panel: Need more circuits but your panel is full.
- Age of Panel: If your panel is over 20 years old or past its manufacturer’s recommended lifespan.
- Safety Concerns: Hot breakers, frequent tripping, or signs of overheating, discolouration, or burnt components.
- Electrical Issues: Flickering lights, sizzling sounds, smoke, or burning smells.
- Electrical Failures: Loss of power to parts of your home or shortened lifespan of appliances.
- Obsolete Panels: or others known for safety issues:
- FPE (Federal Pacific Electric or Federal Pioneer) REPLACE IMMEDIATELY – MORE INFO BELOW
- Zinsco, Nova, Sylvania, Commander, Bull Dog, ITE, CEB, Crouse Hinds
If you encounter any of these signs, don’t wait—contact Exquisite Electric to keep your home safe and powered efficiently.
Exquisite Electric is here to answer any and all of your panel questions.
We’ve also created handy guide to Selecting the Correct Panel based on your expected power needs (click the button below).
Exquisite !WARNING!:
Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Panels
Since the 1980’s, tests done on Federal Pacific Electric panels with Stab-Lok circuit breakers have proven that 1 in 4 breakers will not trip.
This can cause breaker malfunction and fire potential.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) had to close its investigation in 1983 because of budget issues and thus did not issue a product recall. As a result, installation of FPE panels continued.
To this day, an average of 2,800 fires per year are a result of FPE panel malfunction. Please visit www.ismypanelsafe.com for more information.
Check your panel for FPE labelling. Examples are shown in the images below. Please contact an electrician as soon as possible if you find you have an FPE panel.
Examples of labeling on FPE panels.
Electrical Panel Upgrades – How it Works
- Free Consultation and Assessment: We start with a no-obligation assessment to understand your needs.
- Customized Plan: We develop a tailored upgrade plan that fits your home’s electrical requirements.
- Professional Installation: Our electricians perform the installation efficiently, minimizing disruption to your daily routine.
- Safety Inspection and Testing: We conduct a comprehensive safety check to ensure your new panel is functioning correctly and safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How much does it cost to upgrade an electrical panel? The cost varies based on your home’s needs and the complexity of the upgrade. Contact us for a free estimate.
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How long does the upgrade take? Most panel upgrades are completed within a day, depending on specific requirements.
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Do I need to upgrade if I’m adding new appliances or renovating? Yes, especially if you’re adding high-demand appliances or undertaking major renovations.
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