Electrical Panel Replacements and Upgrades in Denver Since 1969.

Every home has an electrical service panel that distributes electricity to switches, outlets, and appliances. The picture above is what a burned up electrical panel looks like.

Since 1969, Electri-Serve has probably replaced or upgraded more electrical panels in Denver and surrounding areas than any other electrical service company!

We Make Sure Your Electrical Panel is Up To Code and Up To Speed.

Since your electrical panel handles all the electricity in your home, it is vital that it work properly and safely. Our licensed electricians will start with a complete electrical panel inspection to determine the next step in keeping your family safe. If needed, they will install a new electrical panel better equipped to handle the amount of electricity you use in your home and prevent the chance of an electrical fire.

Call 303-892-0027 or contact us online for an electrical panel upgrade or replacement estimate today.

6 Signs You May Need an Electrical Service Panel Upgrade or Panel Replacement:

  1. The breakers trip repeatedly and there is no space for additional circuit breakers in your panel.
  2. Your home has a fuse box.
  3. You are installing new appliances and there is no space for additional circuit breakers in your panel.
  4. You are finishing your basement or putting on an addition.
  5. You hear sounds or smell burning or smoke odor coming from the breaker box.
  6. Your home is more than 20 years old.

Benefits of Upgrading an Electrical Panel in Your Denver Home.

Replacing an old or outdated electrical panel is a vital step in ensuring that your home’s power supply is current and operational. Your electrical panel can not only increase your home wiring system’s safety, but also give you more power outlets and a higher amperage rating for all your appliances.

Even more important, replacing or upgrading your home’s electrical panel provides you peace of mind and keeps your family safe!

Benefits of upgrading or replacing an electrical panel include:

  1. Easily power additional appliances and amenities.
  2. Increased safety of a new panel could potentially lower insurance premiums.
  3. Saving you money in the long run by reducing energy consumption.
  4. Increasing the electrical capacity of your home.
  5. Potential increase in home resale value.

Want to know more about how your home’s electrical system works?

Read this article from the Electrical Safety Foundation Understanding Your Home Electrical System.

Do you have circuits that constantly trip their panel breakers?

Many of today’s homes have appliances that were not around when the house was built. These items require more electrical panel capacity to avoid overloading a circuit. Some items that can cause an overload are portable space heaters and air conditioners…even hair dryers!

Use the calculator below to help estimate if you are overloading a circuit. If you’re having circuit and panel capacity issues, we offer FREE in-home estimates by licensed electricians so you can be sure your home will remain safe.

Important note: NEVER increase the size of a panel breaker on a circuit that keeps tripping. A larger-capacity breaker requires larger wiring in order to provide protection from electrical fires.

Electrical Panel Repair Throughout Metro Denver.

Every electrical panel repair we do starts with one of our licensed and experienced electricians doing a thorough panel inspection and household assessment. We will make sure to identify all electrical issues and offer the right solutions for your home and needs.

Keeping your electrical panel in good working order will ensure that your lights, appliances and electronics work when you and your family need them to.

It’s important to get your old or damaged electric panel repaired as soon as possible. Immediately addressing the problem with your electrical panel will help you avoid emergency situations and potential issues such as power surges, electrical shocks, and circuit overloads.

Electri-Serve provides electrical panel replacement, upgrades, and repair for home and business.

Our areas of service include Metro Denver, Aurora, Cherry Creek, Commerce City, Golden, Greenwood Village, Lakewood, and surrounding areas. Let us diagnose the problem and provide you with the best solution to keep your family safe!

Contact Electri-Serve for an electrical panel replacement estimate today.

Are FPE and Zinsco Brand Electrical Panels Safe?

Both FPE (Federal Pacific Electric) and Zinsco brand circuit breaker panels are not safe and should be replaced, plain and simple! They are no longer made by the original manufacturer because those companies have long since gone out of business.

Although there are repairs and expensive “after-market” breakers for both of these brands of panel, there are other design problems with them so the best remedy is to replace them entirely. Find out more about the specific issues with each below.

FPE Electrical Panel Problems in Denver Area Homes.

In the case of FPE, they lost their UL listing when it was discovered their breakers would not necessarily trip when they needed to. A circuit breaker is always sized to the load that it serves and the wire size it is supposed to protect.

For example, a 14 gauge copper wire used in homes today, is rated to handle 15 amps maximum. For this reason, it is always supposed to be connected to a 15 amp breaker and that 15 amp breaker should shut off if a load of more than 15 amps is imposed upon it. FPE breakers are not reliable in always shutting off in this condition.

Unfortunately, there isn’t a way to know for sure if yours will work correctly or not. The problem that can occur if electricity does not shut off under overload conditions can be as serious as a home fire.

Zinsco Electrical Panel Problems in Denver Area Homes.

Zinsco or Zinsco-Sylvania is the name given to a brand of panel that was commonly installed up to the mid-1970’s. It was a very popular product and installed throughout North America. Production was halted when design flaws were discovered. However, previously purchased panels were still being installed for a time after that.

The deficiencies that became evident were serious enough to be considered both a fire and electrical shock risk. Panels were known to fail, while still conducting power.

When Was the Last Time Your Service Panel Was Inspected?

How old is the electrical service panel in your Denver area home? Do you know when it was last inspected? Many homeowners make the mistake of thinking that, just because the lights come on when they flip a switch, everything with their electrical system is fine.

However, if you have an old electrical service panel, you could have a safety hazard in your home. If you need an electrical service panel upgrade, the professional electricians at Electri-Serve can help.

Denver Electricians Safely Installing, Inspecting, or Replacing Electrical Panels in These Colorado Areas:

Arvada, Aurora, Cherry Hills, Castle Rock, Commerce City, Denver, Englewood, Golden, Greenwood Village, Highlands Ranch, Lakewood, Littleton, Thornton, Westminster, Wheat Ridge and surrounding areas.

Your Electrical Panel Controls All The Electricity in Your Home.

Make sure your electrical panel is up to code and up to speed. Contact Electri-Serve for an electrical panel upgrade estimate today.