1. How do I know if I even need a panel upgrade?
If your breakers are tripping a lot, lights flicker, or your panel feels hot to the touchâyep, itâs time.
2. What does a panel actually do?
Itâs your electrical systemâs control center. It takes power from the utility and safely sends it where itâs needed across your home or building.
3. My panelâs old but it still works. Why replace it?
Old panels werenât built for todayâs techâEV chargers, smart homes, or even a big AC unit. You're living on borrowed time.
4. Whatâs the difference between a fuse box and breaker panel?
Fuses blow and need replacing. Breakers trip and reset. Breakers are safer, easier, and cheaper long-term.
5. Can a bad panel cause a fire?
Yes. Loose connections, overloaded circuits, or outdated breakers can overheat and spark fires. Itâs no joke.
6. How long does a full panel replacement take?
Most of the time, weâre in and out in a day. Powerâs off for 4â8 hours while we do the swap, then we coordinate inspection and utility reconnection.
7. Do I need a permit?
Absolutely. I pull the permit, handle inspections, and make sure the utility signs off. You donât have to lift a finger.
8. What size panel should I upgrade to?
Most homes today need 200 amps. If youâve got an EV charger, hot tub, or shop equipment, we might go higher.
9. Is it messy?
Nah. I treat your place like my ownâtarp, sweep, vacuum, and leave it cleaner than I found it.
10. Can I add more outlets or circuits during the upgrade?
Definitely. If youâre tired of running extension cords, weâll add circuits where you need âem.
11. What are signs my panelâs overheating?
Burn marks, buzzing, hot breakers, or a plastic smell are all red flags. Call me immediately if you see or smell any of that.
12. Can you install surge protection during a panel upgrade?
Yepâand I recommend it. Whole-home surge protection guards every appliance, not just your TV.
13. Will it increase my homeâs value?
Absolutely. Buyers want modern systems. Itâs a big selling point during home inspections.
14. What if my panelâs inside a cabinet or closet?
Thatâs probably not to code anymore. Iâll relocate it safely and make it accessible for inspectors and service down the road.
15. Iâve got aluminum wiringâcan you still upgrade my panel?
Yes, but we have to use special connectors and anti-oxidant paste. Iâve done a ton of these safely.
16. What brands of panels do you install?
Square D, Eaton, and Siemens mostlyâpanels I trust and that pass inspection every time.
17. Will my power bill go down?
Not always directlyâbut better connections and safer wiring help appliances run efficiently.
18. Can I run a hot tub and an EV charger off the same panel?
Sureâif the panel is sized right. Thatâs why I calculate your load before quoting anything.
19. My panel has a Federal Pacific stickerâwhatâs the issue?
Thatâs a big red flag. Federal Pacific panels have a reputation for not tripping during overloads. Replace ASAP.
20. Whatâs the cost of an upgrade?
Depends on the setup, but I always walk you through options. No surprises, no junk work, just fair and clear pricing.
21. Iâm a business owner. Can you upgrade my shop panel?
Absolutely. I do upgrades for offices, warehouses, retail shopsâyou name it. Commercial load calcs are my jam.
22. Whatâs involved in a commercial panel upgrade?
We inspect the service, calculate your demand, upgrade the panel, and bring everything up to commercial code. Clean and efficient.
23. Do commercial panels need surge protection too?
Yesâespecially with computers, security systems, or refrigeration. I include that in most installs.
24. Can you do the work after business hours?
For sure. Nights, weekendsâweâll work around your hours to keep downtime to a minimum.
25. Can you fix a panel someone else messed up?
Sadly, I see this all the time. Iâll make it right, fix the wiring, and document it for your records or inspector.
26. Will this require shutting off all power?
Yes, but just for a few hours. I prep everything so the cutover is quick and smooth.
27. Do I get a warranty?
Yesâlabor and parts. Youâll get the paperwork before I leave. If somethingâs off, I fix it. Period.
28. I live in Claremore. Do you service here?
Absolutely. Iâm based here. I also cover Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Owasso, Bixby, and nearby towns.
29. Whatâs the inspection process like?
I handle all the permits, schedule the inspector, and make sure everythingâs clean and code-compliant. You donât deal with the cityâI do.
30. How do I get started?
Call me at 918â921â8984 or use the contact form. Send me a photo of your current panel and Iâll get you a quote quick.