Your panel may just need maintenance or updates, not replacement.
Here’s something most electricians won’t tell you: an electrical panel lasts around 35–45 years, and breakers around 25. But like anything else, they last a lot longer with maintenance — and maintenance or updates can cut the cost to you by up to 75% compared to replacement. If your home is 15–20 years old or more, a panel tune-up now can save you thousands later.
Before and after
Same panel, same box — just cleaned up, re-terminated, and done right. This is what maintenance looks like.
Three panels that need to go — no exceptions.
Federal Pacific. Zinsco. GTE Sylvania. These brands have been discontinued for serious safety reasons. If your home has one, it needs to be replaced — this is one of the few things I’ll push on, because it’s not a maintenance question, it’s a fire risk. I offer a discount on replacing these panels because it’s that important.
Not sure what you have? Text me a photo of your panel.
Text me a photoWhen your home needs more capacity
For homes that need more capacity — EV chargers, additions, modern loads — full panel upgrades are covered by flat-rate pricing, always quoted after an in-person look.
Wondering about your panel? Start with the Wellness Check.
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