Electrical Panel Upgrading in Calgary

Have you been experiencing issues with the electrical system in your home? You might need to get an electrician in to assess your electrical panel to see if you need to upgrade it in Calgary. Common reasons for a panel Inspection include:

Overloading one side of the panel (can be fixed by balancing loads)
Aluminum wiring
Breakers tripping frequently
Old, worn out electrical equipment

If your home is 25 to 40 years old, consider an inspection to discuss whether it’s time to upgrade even if you’re not experiencing problems. You’ll also want to think about upgrading the electrical panel if you’re installing a new appliance such as a hot tub, an electric vehicle charger, or even crypto mining equipment!

Another good reason to upgrade if your home is older is that you’re probably using a lot more electricity than was used decades ago—more than your electrical system was designed to support. This can put your family’s safety and comfort at risk.

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Upgrading to 200 or 400 Amps

If you have a large home and use a lot of electricity, you’ll probably want to upgrade to 400 amps. This will give you 76,800 watts of continuous power in your home.

Most newer homes have a 100- or 200-amp service. Older homes likely have 60 to 100 amps of service.

If you’re considering installing a new appliance that uses electricity and you’re not sure your system can support it, talk to us. We can assess your electrical panel and look at the appliances you’re currently using to help you determine whether it’s time for an upgrade.

Cost to Upgrade Electrical Panel

A lot of people ask about the cost to upgrade the electrical panel. Honestly, cost depends on a number of factors. First, do you have overhead or underground electrical service? If it’s underground, the upgrade can cost a lot and may not be financially feasible.

Upgrading may also require you to change the meter, which adds to the cost.

The make of your electrical panel might also affect the cost. Additionally, we have to consider the area where the panel is located. Is there enough space for a bigger panel?

It’s typically less costly to upgrade to 200 amps than 400 amps. But since every project is different, we really don’t know the exact price until we’re done. We can, however, always provide a quote based on our past experience so you have a general idea of what to expect, and we’re completely transparent about all costs.

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If you’re thinking about upgrading your electrical panel in Calgary, contact us today. We’ll come to your home, assess the situation, and deliver a clear solution.