Electrical Panel Upgrades & Replacement Services

At Electric Wire, we provide professional electrical panel upgrades and replacements for residential and light commercial properties throughout New Jersey. Your electrical panel is the heart of your electrical system—responsible for safely distributing power throughout your home or business. When panels become outdated, overloaded, or unsafe, upgrading is essential for reliability, safety, and future electrical needs.

Our licensed electricians perform panel work with a strict safety-first approach, ensuring every upgrade or replacement meets current electrical codes and supports today’s modern power demands.

What Is an Electrical Panel & Why It Matters

The electrical panel (also called a breaker panel or service panel) controls how electricity flows through your property. It protects circuits from overloads, short circuits, and electrical faults.

Older or undersized panels can lead to:

  • Frequent tripped breakers

  • Flickering or dimming lights

  • Limited capacity for new appliances

  • Overheating or buzzing panels

  • Fire and safety hazards

  • Difficulty adding EV chargers, generators, or new circuits

Upgrading your panel improves safety, performance, and flexibility while bringing your system up to modern standards.

Signs You May Need a Panel Upgrade or Replacement

You may benefit from a panel upgrade if you experience:

  • Breakers that trip frequently

  • Lights dimming when appliances turn on

  • Burning smells or warm panel surfaces

  • Buzzing or crackling sounds

  • Limited breaker space or use of tandem breakers

  • Outdated fuse panels

  • Panels from recalled or problematic manufacturers

  • Renovations or home additions

  • Installation of EV chargers, hot tubs, or major appliances

If you’re unsure, our electricians can perform a full panel inspection and load evaluation.

Electrical Panel Upgrade Services

We upgrade electrical panels to safely handle increased power demands and support modern electrical systems.

Our panel upgrade services include:

  • Upgrading amperage (100A, 150A, 200A and higher)

  • Installing new breaker panels

  • Replacing outdated or unsafe panels

  • Adding dedicated circuits

  • Improving grounding and bonding systems

  • Coordinating utility shut-offs and inspections

Each upgrade is carefully planned to ensure minimal disruption and long-term reliability.

Electrical Panel Replacement Services

When an existing panel is damaged, obsolete, or unsafe, replacement is often the best solution.

We replace:

  • Fuse panels

  • Corroded or water-damaged panels

  • Overloaded or undersized panels

  • Panels with failing breakers

  • Panels that no longer meet code requirements

Replacement includes safe removal of the old panel, installation of a new modern breaker panel, proper labeling, and thorough testing.

Common Panel Types We Work On

Electric Wire services and installs a wide range of panel types, including:

  • Main breaker panels

  • Subpanels

  • Indoor electrical panels

  • Outdoor-rated panels

  • Meter-main combo panels

  • Panels for single-family homes, multi-family properties, and light commercial buildings

Panel Upgrades for Modern Electrical Needs

Today’s homes demand more power than ever. Panel upgrades are often required for:

  • Electric vehicle (EV) charger installations

  • HVAC system upgrades

  • Hot tubs and spas

  • Home additions and renovations

  • Kitchen remodels and appliance upgrades

  • Backup generators

  • Solar and battery storage systems

We ensure your panel is sized correctly and ready to support current and future electrical loads.

Safety-First Panel Installation Process

Electrical panel work involves high-voltage power and must be handled by trained professionals.

Our safety-focused process includes:

  • Detailed load calculations

  • Code-compliant panel placement

  • Proper grounding and bonding

  • High-quality breakers and components

  • Secure wire terminations and labeling

  • Final testing and inspection coordination

We never cut corners when it comes to safety.

Permits, Inspections & Code Compliance

Panel upgrades and replacements require permits and inspections. Electric Wire handles the entire process, including:

  • Obtaining necessary permits

  • Coordinating with local inspectors

  • Working with utility companies when required

  • Ensuring compliance with NEC and local codes

You can feel confident knowing your panel upgrade is completed correctly and legally.

Why Choose Electric Wire for Panel Upgrades?

  • Licensed and insured electricians

  • Extensive experience with panel upgrades

  • Safety-first workmanship

  • Clear communication and honest recommendations

  • High-quality materials and components

  • Trusted local New Jersey electrical contractor

Schedule an Electrical Panel Upgrade or Replacement

If your electrical panel is outdated, overloaded, or no longer meeting your needs, Electric Wire is here to help.

Contact us today to schedule an electrical panel inspection, upgrade, or replacement and ensure your electrical system is safe, reliable, and ready for the future.