Panel Upgrades in Stafford, VA

Electrical Panel Services in VA, Maryland & the DC Area 

The electrical panel contains circuit breakers that distribute power throughout the home and protect against overloaded circuits and related hazards. The panel needs to be in good working condition and large enough to safely meet your power demands. If not, it is time to consider an electrical panel upgrade. Salone Solutions, LLC offers panel upgrades in Stafford, VA and surrounding communities in VA, Maryland, and the DC area. 

If you are concerned about the safety of your electrical panel or need an upgrade, call (703) 215-9574 to book an appointment. 

Electrical Panel Upgrading Options 

The electrical capacity in every home is limited to the power supplied by the electrical panel. When the panel is outdated or you need to add more circuits, a panel upgrade is needed. Depending on the age and condition of the panel, this can be done by adding new circuits, replacing the panel, or installing a subpanel. 

The age of the home is one indication that it may be time for panel upgrades in Stafford, VA. Older homes often have a 60-amp electrical panel, which is not sufficient for today’s power needs. The minimum should be a 100-amp panel, although 150 or 200 amps is even better for meeting your current and future electrical needs. 

It’s time for an electrical panel upgrade when: 

• The panel is more than 20 years old – A panel that is 20 or 30 years old was manufactured at a time when homes had fewer appliances and electronics. Old panels are often not capable of meeting modern power demands. 
• It is hot to the touch – An electrical panel that is hot to the touch is overheating and should be replaced. 
• You have an unsafe panel – Federal Pacific Electric Company panels were installed in millions of homes from the 1950s to the 1980s. These panels have been found to be unsafe and create a fire hazard in the event of a short circuit. Panels by Federal Pacific Electric or Zinsco should be replaced as soon as possible. 
• There are no spaces to add a new circuit – Newer panels often have empty spaces where new circuits can be added to accommodate a new appliance. If your box doesn’t have empty spaces, it needs an upgrade or subpanel installed. 

The upgrade that is needed will depend on the problem that needs to be solved. For example, a Federal Pacific Electric or Zinsco panel will always need to be replaced. However, if you need a new circuit added, this can be done on the existing panel when there is room or with the addition of a subpanel.