Main Panel Upgrade

Increase your electrical capacity with modern distribution equipment

About Our Main Panel Upgrade Service

Madison Electric replaces outdated electrical distribution centers with modern units that support contemporary power demands. Our main panel upgrade service addresses homes and businesses that have outgrown their existing capacity or use obsolete equipment that lacks modern safety features. We evaluate your current electrical needs, calculate future requirements, and install appropriately sized distribution equipment that accommodates growth while enhancing protection.
Your electrical distribution center serves as the command hub for your entire system. Our electricians remove the old unit carefully, install new equipment rated for higher amperage, and reconnect all circuits with proper organization and labeling. We coordinate with utility companies for service disconnection and reconnection, obtain necessary permits, and schedule inspections to ensure everything meets current electrical codes.

Signs You Need a Main Electrical Panel Upgrade

Frequent Circuit Breaker Trips

Breakers that trip often indicate your panel is overloaded and unable to handle your home’s electrical demand safely.

Lights Flickering or Dimming

Flickering or dimming lights suggest poor load distribution or an aging panel struggling to supply stable power.

Panel Feels Warm to the Touch

A warm panel can signal loose connections or excessive load inside the panel, increasing the risk of electrical hazards.

Burning Smell Near the Panel

A burning odor coming from the panel usually means overheating wires or breaker damage and requires immediate professional attention.

Old or Outdated Panel Type

Panels with fuses or very old breakers may not meet current safety standards and often cannot safely support modern electrical loads.

Limited Breaker Space

A panel with no room for additional breakers prevents safe expansion and may require an upgrade to add circuits properly.

Buzzing or Humming Noises

Unusual noises from the panel often indicate loose wiring or overloaded circuits, which can lead to dangerous electrical faults.

Visible Rust or Corrosion

Corrosion inside or around the panel can weaken connections and compromise safe power distribution.

Stop struggling with inadequate electrical capacity and upgrade to a system that meets your needs.

Why Choose Madison Electric?

Madison Electric has completed thousands of distribution center upgrades throughout the region. Our electricians plan each upgrade carefully to minimize service disruption and ensure seamless transition to the new equipment. We handle all coordination with utilities and inspectors, so you don’t navigate complex processes alone. Property owners choose us because we deliver quality installations on schedule and stand behind our workmanship completely.
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FAQs

Signs include frequent breaker trips, inability to add circuits, flickering lights, or equipment over 25 years old.

Most upgrades require four to eight hours of service interruption for safe installation.

Yes, we handle upgrades to any amperage your utility service and property needs support.

Higher capacity upgrades often require meter equipment changes, which we coordinate with your utility.

Yes, we obtain all necessary permits and arrange required inspections as part of the service.