Electrical Panel Upgrades

Electrical panels are something we take seriously at Authentic Electric, and hope you do also! Your panel has the significant role of distributing electricity throughout your home and/or business, providing access to power that supports your meaningful daily activities. Properly maintaining your panel and replacing it at the right time are important to ensure that your panel operates safely, efficiently and effectively. 

At Authentic Electric, we enjoy performing panel upgrades. We recognize the importance of the panel in supporting your home and family, and with decades of experience we have acquired the knowledge and technical skill to ensure a safe and high quality panel installation that you can feel good about.

We’d be happy to talk with you about your electrical panel and provide a free estimate for a panel replacement.

Here are a few reasons to consider a panel upgrade investment for your home:

  • Enhanced Safety for Your Home & Family
  • Increased Power Capacity to Serve Electrical Needs
  • Compatability with Modern Appliances & Technologies
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Why Authentic Electric is Trusted for Quality Electrical Panel Upgrades in Tucson and Southern Arizona

Josh Gallaher has over 30 years of professional electrical experience in Tucson, Arizona and surrounding areas. With an extensive background in residential and commercial environments, he provides high quality service in a variety of settings. 

Josh finds it essential to spend time talking with customers to understand their unique electrical situation and needs. In addition to providing the initial investigation and consultation, he performs the electrical work himself. In working with Josh you’ll find that he communicates with you throughout the process of a panel upgrade and is committed to offering you excellent and efficient service.

Craftsmanship is a top priority for Authentic Electric. Josh values delivering exceptional electrical panel solutions and ensuring your new panel aligns with your expectations as well as current code and industry standards. Additionally, he purchases new, high quality materials specific to each job, and uses trusted manufactures such as Eaton and Milbank. 

You can read reviews and view some of Josh’s work samples, here.

Frequently Asked Questions
About Electrical Panel Upgrades

An electrical panel is typically good for 25-50 years, depending on multiple factors such as: exposure to elements (heat, rain, etc.); panel make, model and manufacturer; quality of original installation; and quality of upkeep and service over the life of the panel.

We recommend having a licensed electrician inspect panels over 30 years old to ensure safety. You can read our article here to learn more about old electrical panels that need to be replaced as soon as possible.

Any of the following symptoms indicate you should have a licensed electrician evaluate whether your panel needs to be replaced:

  • Scorched outlets
  • Burnt smell coming from panel or outlets
  • Heat around the panel/breakers
  • Popping, buzzing or crackling noises
  • Rust or corrosion inside the panel
  • Lights flickering or dimming
  • Breakers that repeatedly trip
  • Partial or full power outage (not due to power company interruption)
  • Appliances operating at lower capacity

The total cost of a 200 amp panel upgrade, including materials, permit, and labor is typically $4,500 – $5,000. There are several factors that can affect the price, so the best way to determine cost is to get an estimate for your specific situation and needs. 

When working with Authentic Electric, after the estimate for the panel upgrade has been accepted by the homeowner or business, the following occurs:
 
  • In preparation of the panel upgrade:
    • The electrician obtains a permit from the city or county.
    • The electrician contacts the power company to schedule the power outage for the panel replacement, and then schedules an inspection with the city or county for an inspection on the day of the panel change.
    • The electrician does a day of preliminary work (this could be any time before the panel upgrade). This makes the day of the panel change go more quickly and smoothly, which minimizes the power outage on the day of the panel change.
  • On the day of the panel upgrade:
    • The power company disconnects power.
    • The electrician removes the old panel and installs the new panel.
    • An inspection occurs and the inspector notifies the power company that the power can be restored.
    • Once power is reestablished, the electrician verifies that all breakers function properly.

With Authentic Electric, after the acceptance of the estimate, the entire panel upgrade process typically takes 3-6 weeks depending on the the power company’s schedule.

In emergency situations, the process goes much quicker because the power company prioritizes urgent needs.

On the day that the old panel is replaced, the power is typically out for 6-8 hours. While you are welcome to stay in your home during the upgrade, you can also choose to spend the day elsewhere.

Authentic Electric provides panel upgrades in Southern Arizona, including areas such as Tucson, Oro Valley, Catalina, Saddlebrooke, Marana, Catalina Foothills, Tanque Verde, Vail, Sahuarita, Green Valley, Sonoita, Corona de Tucson and Benson.

Please reach out if you would like to inquire about service in a specific location!

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