Empower Your Space: Elevate with Electrical Panel Upgrades

Even if lights are on and outlets function, your panel may be outdated, overburdened, or unsafe. Older panels weren't designed to support modern appliances like EV chargers, HVAC systems, or home automation. Electrical issues often start silently—overheating wires, hidden corrosion, or tripped breakers that reset repeatedly. At 1Twenty Electric, we evaluate not just function but safety and future readiness, ensuring your panel meets today’s demand without risk of fire or failure.

Frequent breaker trips, flickering lights, warm electrical panels, a burning smell, or outlets that don’t work consistently all suggest your panel may be overloaded or deteriorating. Homes with fuse boxes or panels over 25 years old are especially vulnerable. Even if you don’t notice symptoms, an inspection from 1Twenty Electric can uncover hidden deficiencies before they become emergencies.

Phoenix’s extreme heat accelerates wear on electrical components, especially in garages or exterior-mounted panels. Over time, temperature fluctuations and UV exposure can dry out insulation, warp panel housings, and corrode connections. Upgrading to a modern, heat-resistant panel ensures your system is built for the Arizona environment, enhancing both performance and longevity.

Yes. Many older panels (like Zinsco or Federal Pacific) have known safety issues, including failure to trip during overloads—creating fire hazards. Outdated systems may also lack capacity for today’s electrical load, forcing circuits to carry more than they’re rated for. At 1Twenty Electric, we prioritize safety upgrades to protect your home and family while ensuring code compliance.

The process includes disconnecting power, removing the old panel, installing a new, code-compliant panel, rewiring circuits, grounding, labeling breakers, and restoring service. Permits and inspections are typically required. At 1Twenty Electric, we handle everything—from coordination with utilities to final testing—minimizing downtime and ensuring a seamless, safe upgrade.

Absolutely. A new electrical panel not only boosts safety but signals to potential buyers that the home is modernized and future-ready. It's a strong selling point—especially for buyers planning EV chargers, home offices, or solar. In competitive Phoenix real estate, an upgraded panel could be the differentiator that closes the deal faster.

That depends on your current and future electrical demands. Most modern homes require at least 200 amps, especially if you have central A/C, electric ranges, pool equipment, or plan to install EV chargers or solar. At 1Twenty Electric, we perform a load calculation to determine the ideal panel size tailored to your household’s needs—not a one-size-fits-all guess.

Sometimes components like breakers or bus bars can be replaced, but partial upgrades often don’t resolve systemic problems. In many cases, outdated or unsafe panels lack replacement parts or don’t meet code, making full replacement the safer, more cost-effective route. Our team will assess whether repair or full upgrade is your best option.

Most panel upgrades can be completed in one day. Power will be off during the swap—typically for 4 to 8 hours—but we coordinate the outage to minimize inconvenience. We advise unplugging sensitive electronics and can provide power backup recommendations if needed. At 1Twenty Electric, we prepare you fully so there are no surprises.

Yes. Electrical panel upgrades require a permit and final inspection from the local jurisdiction. This ensures compliance with National Electrical Code and local safety standards. 1Twenty Electric handles all permitting and inspection coordination, giving you peace of mind that everything is done by the book and documented.