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Panel Upgrades · Spokane, WA

Electrical Panel Upgrades in Spokane, WA

The panel is where power enters your home and is split into circuits. As homes add heat pumps, EV chargers, hot tubs and bigger kitchens, older panels can run out of space or capacity.

  • Electrical repairs, upgrades and new installs
  • Spokane and the rest of Spokane County
  • Get a quote before any work starts

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Signs you may need one

A panel full of breakers with no room for more, frequent trips, lights dimming when large appliances start, fuses instead of breakers, scorch marks or rust inside the panel, or a planned project that needs new circuits.

Capacity

Many older Spokane homes have 60- or 100-amp service. Heat pumps, induction ranges and EV chargers add up quickly. An electrician can calculate your load and tell you whether a larger service or a load-management device makes more sense.

A full panel: every space is filled with breakers, leaving no room to add circuits.
A full panel: every space is filled with breakers, leaving no room to add circuits.
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Panel vs service upgrade

Sometimes only the panel needs replacing. Other times the service itself, including the meter base and the wires from the utility, needs upgrading too, which involves coordination with the utility.

Older panels

Some brands of older panels have known problems with breakers that don't trip reliably. An electrician can tell you whether yours is one of them.

Permits and inspection

Panel and service work in Washington requires an electrical permit and inspection. Your electrician should arrange it.

Planning for the future

If you expect to add a heat pump, EV charger or solar later, mention it now. Sizing the panel once can avoid a second upgrade.

Power during the work

Expect the power to be off for part of a day while the panel is changed. Plan for fridges, freezers and medical equipment.

Get a quote

Tell the electrician what you're planning to add. Send a request and an electrician will get in touch.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does a panel upgrade take?
The swap itself is often done in a day. Service upgrades that involve the utility can take longer to schedule.
Do I need a bigger panel for an EV charger?
Not always. A load calculation shows whether you have room, and load-management devices can sometimes avoid an upgrade.

Other electrical services

Electrical RepairsTripping breakers, dead circuits, flickering lights and odd smells.EV ChargersLevel 2 chargers for garages and driveways, sized to your panel.GeneratorsStandby generators and safe hookups for portable ones.Lighting & Ceiling FansNew fixtures, recessed lights, outdoor lighting and fans.Outlets & SwitchesDead or loose outlets, GFCI protection, new outlets and switches.Rewiring Older HomesKnob-and-tube, cloth wiring and ungrounded circuits replaced safely.Heat Pump & Appliance CircuitsDedicated circuits for heat pumps, ranges, hot tubs and shops.

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