ELECTRICAL PANELS, BREAKERS AND FUSES.

Does your breaker continue to trip no matter how many times you reset it? Do your lights dim frequently? Notice any corrosion on your electrical panel? Suffered an electrical overload that caused your fuse to blow out? There’s no need to worry because the pros at Powell Electric will be there to help you out!

Pulse Industrial Electric- Your trusted Riverside & Los Angeles Electrician with over 40 years of experience

Pulse Industrial Electric stands as the premier choice for local electricians in the Riverside, Orange, and Los Angeles areas. Our foremost commitment lies in delivering the highest standard of customer care. Should you require the services of a local electrician, rest assured that Pulse Industrial Electric is fully equipped to address all your electrical needs, regardless of scale.

Why Choose Us:

  • Licensed, Bonded and Insured

  • Red Carpet Treatment

  • Same-Day Service

  • Courtesy Call Before and After Service

  • After Hour Services

  • Family-Owned and Operated

The Electrical Service Panel

Upgrading your service panel

Replacing your electrical panel makes it possible for your modern appliances to get the necessary amount of energy, so they can run efficiently. Furthermore, an appropriate service panel upgrade will provide additional capacity for electrical expansion. This enhancement will grant you the ability to integrate solar power, electric vehicle charging, and accommodate any forthcoming electrical modifications. It also prevents appliances from being damaged by harmful power surges.

What is an Electrical panel?

The electrical panel is the control center for your home’s or business’s electrical system. It is the link between the utility grid and the wires and circuits inside the building. From here, electrical power is distributed to every circuit, room, device, appliance, and light. Before the 1960s, fuse panels were used, but these don’t support modern high-tech appliances. Breaker panels are safer and more convenient; if a circuit breaker trips, it can be reset instead of replaced. Your home’s electrical panel is the heart of your electrical system. All the electrical wiring in your house connects to this panel, which houses the circuit breakers for the light fixtures and appliances in your home. In the industry, electrical panels go by several other names, including:

  • Breaker box

  • Breaker board

  • Circuit box

  • Breaker panel

Electrical Panel Upgrades

Signs You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade

If your electrical panel is outdated, old, or malfunctioning, it’s time to schedule an upgrade. Otherwise, there’s a high risk of power surges and outages. Appliances may be damaged and have to be replaced. If the panel is overloaded, corroded, or overheated, it can start an electrical fire. Therefore, call an electrician for an electrical panel upgrade if:

  • Breakers frequently trip

    • If you notice that your circuit breaker is repeatedly tripping, that might be because your service panel is wearing out or is working beyond its capacity. Constantly resetting your circuit breaker is never a good sign—consult an electrician immediately.

  • The breaker box buzzes, pops, or crackles

  • Flicker or dims

    • If you notice your lights flickering or dimming often, especially when you turn on major appliances, you might need to update your electrical system and panel. The panel feels warm or hot

  • The panel has a burning smell

    • If you notice any burnt odors or scorching on your panel, you might be at risk of an electrical fire. Ignoring this might be dangerous in the future.A breaker is burnt or scorched

  • You need more outlets

  • You’re adding appliances

  • You’re remodeling your home

  • Age

    • An electrical panel’s lifespan is between 25 and 40 years. If it has reached its age limit, it will be causing malfunctions and showing signs of wear and tear. Scheduling an inspection with a trustworthy electrician can help determine whether your service panel needs to be replaced or not.

The Electrical Process

The Electrical Panel Upgrade Process

At Pulse Industrial Electric, every electrical panel installation starts with a consultation. You’ll have a chance to explain any issues you’re having, and our team will fully evaluate your home or business to determine the type of panel required. We handle the entire process from planning to permit acquisition, to electrical panel replacement. 

Our technicians will also perform a full inspection to assess your electrical system, determine if other repairs or upgrades are needed, and ensure your new panel is installed properly. A new 200-amp or 400-amp panel will support the power demands of a new air conditioner, refrigerator, hot tub, and other modern appliances.

Our skilled electricians work quickly and safely to update your electrical panel. But you can help simplify the process by clearing the room or area around the panel. Budgeting for the project and planning for downtime also help. You won’t be able to use any electrical devices while our technicians are working (and maybe not until then if your current panel is unsafe to use).

Benefits of Upgrading to a New Electrical Panel

An electrical panel upgrade can benefit you in many ways. Our electricians will install a panel sized according to the number of circuits, appliances, and outlets in your home. Therefore, you can see all the advantages of electrical panel replacement, including:

  • Increased Safety: An updated panel will prevent overloaded circuits and potential shocks and fires, making the environment safer for your family and building occupants.

  • Increased Capacity: Air conditioners, televisions, computers, phone chargers, and other electrical devices will have enough power, even during peak usage.

  • Energy Efficiency: Newer electrical panels conserve power and comply with the latest electrical codes. Our team can install new wiring and surge protection as needed.

  • Decreased Maintenance Costs: Besides energy savings, an updated electrical panel can avoid the cost of dealing with emergency repairs and service calls.

  • Support for Smart Home Technology: Increased capacity means you can install an electric vehicle charger or smart home security, lighting, climate control, and other systems.

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Electrical Panel Upgrade Services

At Pulse Industrial Electric, our electrical contractors in Riverside, Los Angeles, orange and surrounding counties can help with several services concerning your electric panel box. These services include:

  • If your electrical panel has blown a breaker or fuse, Pulse Industrial Electrical Services can repair or replace the damaged component without having to replace the entire circuit breaker panel.

  • If your electric panel is malfunctioning and you are in need of a 24-hour electrician to quickly fix the problem, Pulse Industrial Electrical Services is just one phone call away. Our Los Angeles, Riverside, and Orange county electricians are available around the clock and will arrive in 60-90 minutes, ensuring that you are able to repair your panel and restore your power as quickly as possible.

  • If you are in need of an electrical panel upgrade in order to meet the power demands of your home and eliminate any fire hazards, we are able to help you quickly install your new circuit breaker panel in a way that guaranteed to be safe and function flawlessly.

  • Sub-panels are panels that can be added into your home to distribute power to a specific area, adding a level of convenience and efficiency for areas that are located a long distance from the main panel. If you would like to install one or more sub-panels in your Southern California home, our electricians in Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange counties can help!

  • If your panel is worn out and needs to be replaced, we can help you choose a 200 AMP panel that is best for your home and complete the replacement process in little time at all.

  • Home renovations require a circuit breaker box to be relocated to somewhere else in the home. If you need to move your electrical panel, we can help you place your panel anywhere in your home that you want.

Common Panel Upgrade Questions 

What Does an Electrical Panel Upgrade Include?

During electrical panel installation, technicians will install the panel and its components such as panel wiring, breakers, bus bars, etc. If you have a generator or solar equipment, they’ll be connected to the panel, while smart panel options such as load management and reporting may be set up.

How Long Does Electrical Panel Replacement Take?

It takes about four to eight hours. The time depends on any rewiring or other labor needed and how many technicians work on your electrical panel.

How Long Can an Electrical Panel Last?

On average, an electrical panel should last 20 to 30 years. Increased wear and tear and power surges can result in having to replace the panel sooner.

Why Choose Pulse Industrial Electric Services, for Your Electrical Panel Upgrade?

At Pulse Industrial Electric, we specialize in all types of electrical panel services. Customers in Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange counties, and across much of Southern California depend on us to install, replace, and relocate their service panels. We install sub-panels as well. And when you need a breaker replaced, we can finish the job quickly and effectively. Our electricians are fully licensed and insured, while 24/7 availability, competitive pricing, and a commitment to customer satisfaction ensure your electrical needs are covered.

Contact Us

To schedule an electrical panel upgrade, request a consultation/quote, or learn more about our discounts and financing. Call (562) 454-4302 today.