Electical panel upgrade

A panel upgrade involves completely removing the existing panel and installing a new panel with all new breakers. In some cases, a service upgrade may be necessary as well in order to increase the total amount of power delivered to a home by the utility provider. 

You might need a panel upgrade if :

• you are adding new appliances
• you are remodeling or building
• your current panel is more than 20 years old
• your house has cloth wiring
• breakers are constantly tripping or not tripping when needed
• you have a "Zinsco", "GTE-Sylvania", "Federal Pacific"  or "Challenger Electrical" Panel

A panel upgrade is a full day job that requires power to the house being shut off for several hours. Prior to the job, CPN Electric will contact your utility company to determine if your panel needs to be relocated and to request a service upgrade when applicable. 

On the day of, CPN Electric will

• shut off power and disconnect all wires
• uninstall and remove the existing electrical panel
• install new electrical panel, surge protector and new breakers
• redirect all wires into the panel and connect to breakers
• install ground rods and ground electrical system 
• map all circuits in the home and label the panel

Our service also includes professional stucco repair and handling all necessary permits and inspections with the city. Inspections will typically occur the week after the panel change is complete.