April 22, 2023
Do I Need To Upgrade?
Ray Levy
April 22, 2023
Main Reasons To Upgrade Your Panel
Most homeowners will need to upgrade the main electrical panel every 40-50 Years. There are key signs to look out for, that will tell you if your panel is becoming outdated.
There are 2 main reasons you should upgrade your panel.
The panel is too small and not keeping up with your electrical needs.
The panel is old, unsafe and is at risk of causing a fire or causing an electrical shock.
Additional Reasons
Your current panel is: Stab-Loc/Federal Pacific Electric (FPE).
Your current panel is: Zinsco/GTE-Sylvania
Your current panel is a Fuse-Box
Adding a big appliance
Installing a new Car Charger (EV)
Adding an air conditioner
Adding a hot tub, spa or pool
Renovating the kitchen
Adding on additional rooms
Adding a home office
Your breakers trip all the time
Locally owned and operated. Ray, the owner, is a Master Electrician Specializing in Older Homes and High-End Electrical Installations of Panel Upgrades, EV Chargers and Dedicated Lines for more than 32 years.
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C&S Electric Co is locally owned and operated. The owner, Ray, is a Licensed Electrical Contractor Specializing in Panel Upgrades and Older Homes High-End Electrical Installations for more than 32 years.
Ray is a Master Electrician with a wide range of knowledge (Associate’s Degree – Electrical Engineering). He personally meets all of his customers for consultation and all the work is performed by him.
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How Much Does It Cost?
Generally Speaking, The Estimated Cost to Upgrade A Residential Main Electrical Panel to a 200 Amp is Somewhere Between $3,500 – $4,500, Including All Materials and Labor.
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