Panel upgrades
Electrical Panel Upgrades in Aurora & Denver
Planning an EV charger, adding equipment, or dealing with an electrical panel that needs attention? We provide panel upgrade and replacement services across the Denver metro.
Start with the needs of your property
The right panel work depends on your existing electrical system and the equipment you want to power. An assessment helps identify whether you need a circuit repair, additional circuits, panel replacement, or a broader service upgrade.
- Panel replacement and upgrade planning
- Breaker and circuit concerns
- Electrical capacity for new appliances or equipment
- Panel considerations for EV charger installation
- Electrical work associated with home or business improvements
Signs it may be time
If your home is over 25 years old, your lights flicker frequently, or you are adding new appliances or a home EV charger, it may be time for a panel upgrade. A home that still has a fuse box, or a panel whose breakers trip when two appliances run together, is also worth a look. Our article on fuse boxes and circuit breakers explains the difference.
Plan the scope before the work begins
When discussing your project, tell us about the existing panel, any recurring problems, and planned electrical additions. Ask about the proposed scope, access requirements, possible power interruptions, and any permit, inspection, or utility coordination needed for your property. Replacing a panel or changing the service usually needs a permit, and a service change can involve the utility disconnecting and reconnecting power at the meter.
Repair, replace or add capacity?
Match the work to the problem
A tripping breaker does not automatically mean you need a larger panel. The cause should be evaluated before choosing the work.
- If one breaker trips repeatedly
- Start with troubleshooting. The cause may be the connected equipment, the circuit, or another electrical fault. See electrical repairs.
- If you are adding a charger, hot tub, or large appliance
- A load calculation shows whether the existing panel and service have room. Adding equipment requires checking the system rather than assuming there is capacity.
- If the panel is full but capacity is fine
- Additional circuits may fit with a subpanel or panel replacement without changing the service size.
- If the service itself is undersized
- A service upgrade replaces the panel and the service equipment, and is coordinated with the utility.
- If the panel is damaged, overheating, or has a history of problems
- Replacement is usually the right call. Stop using affected circuits and call 720-390-2077.
Surge protection
Whole-home surge protection
Protecting the electrical equipment in your home starts with understanding your existing system. Homes rely on electronics in appliances, heating and cooling equipment, entertainment systems, and home offices. A surge protection assessment considers the equipment you want to protect and how protection can be added to your electrical system.
Panel-connected surge protection and protection at individual devices serve different roles. A power strip protects what is plugged into it; a surge protective device at the panel protects the circuits it serves. We will discuss the right combination for your property, including the condition of your panel and the installation requirements of the equipment selected. The 2020 and later editions of the National Electrical Code require surge protection when a home's service is replaced or upgraded, so the two are often planned together.
What to discuss during an assessment
- The appliances and electronics you want to protect
- Your existing electrical panel and any planned upgrades
- Surge protection devices already installed
- Recent electrical problems or equipment failures
- Installation scope, product requirements, and maintenance information
From a customer
Flowers electricians tried several ways to fix my electrical issue. Finally a new panel was the only remedy. The gentlemen were both extremely courteous and explained things.
FAQ
Panel and surge protection questions
Not every charger installation requires a panel upgrade. The charger requirements and the capacity of your existing electrical system need to be evaluated first.
Pricing depends on the existing equipment, the required capacity, access, and the extent of the work. Request an assessment and discuss the estimate before deciding on the project.
Yes. Describe the symptoms when you call. Troubleshooting helps determine whether the issue concerns a breaker, a circuit, connected equipment, or the panel.
No. Products differ in their function and where they are installed. Tell us what you currently use so we can discuss an appropriate approach for your home.
It can be considered when planning panel work. The appropriate installation depends on the panel and the equipment selected.
Request service
Request panel upgrades service
720-390-2077Call to discuss the problem and current availability, or send a request and we will call you back. Estimates are free.