The electrical panel is the heart of your home's electrical system, and in West Palm Beach it is also the bottleneck. Older east-side homes often still run on 100-amp service with a full panel and no room to grow; newer west-side homes fill their panels with additions, pool equipment, and EV chargers.
A panel upgrade replaces the old service equipment with modern capacity — usually 200 amps — with room for what your home draws today and what it will draw tomorrow. Permits are pulled, the work is inspected, and our electricians handle it start to finish.
Signs Your Panel Is Maxed Out
Panels do not fail loudly; they fail by running out of room and running hot. The signs we see most:
- Breakers trip when the AC starts or when two big loads run together.
- The panel is full — tandem breakers crammed in, no open spaces.
- Lights dim or flicker when major appliances kick on.
- The panel or breakers feel warm to the touch.
- You are planning an addition, an EV charger, or a new AC system and there is no space for the circuit.
100-Amp Service in the Historic East Side
Homes in El Cid, Flamingo Park, Northwood, and Grandview Heights were built when 100 amps was plenty. Today the same service feeds central AC, modern appliances, home offices, and pool equipment — and the panel has nothing left to give.
When we upgrade these panels, we also look at the service entrance and grounding, because decades of weather and salt air wear on outdoor equipment. The upgrade brings the whole service up to current standards, not just the breaker box.
What a Panel Upgrade Includes
A full service upgrade is more than swapping the box: new panel with modern breakers, proper grounding and bonding, a new service entrance and meter equipment where needed, and labeling so you can actually find the right breaker.
We coordinate with the utility for the service disconnect and reconnect, pull the permit, and meet the inspector. Most residential panel upgrades are completed in a day, with power restored the same day.
One Company for Panel and AC
A new AC system is one of the most common reasons panels get upgraded — the equipment needs a dedicated circuit and the panel needs the capacity. Because both trades live here, we size the panel for the new system in the same project.
The same goes for EV chargers and standby generators: both tie directly into the panel, and both get sized together with it. One visit, one answer, one written price.
Common questions
How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?
A full panel, frequent tripping, warm breakers, or flickering lights when big loads start are the main signs. An electrician can confirm capacity in one visit.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Most residential upgrades are completed in a day. We coordinate the utility disconnect and reconnect so power is back the same day.
Will my power be off all day?
For several hours during the swap, yes. We schedule the outage window with you and restore power the same day.
Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade?
Yes. Panel and service upgrades require permits and inspections in West Palm Beach. We pull them and meet the inspector.
Can you upgrade my panel and install my new AC at the same time?
Yes — that is exactly what our two divisions are for. The electricians handle the panel and circuit; the AC techs handle the system. One project, one schedule.
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