Upgrade your home's electrical panel from 100A to 200A service. Carson City Electric Pros handles the entire process — permits, NV Energy coordination, installation, and inspection.
Your electrical panel is the central hub that distributes power throughout your home. When it can no longer keep up with demand, it is time for an upgrade.
Older homes in Carson City were typically built with 60-amp or 100-amp electrical panels. These panels were designed for a time before EV chargers, home offices, and modern appliances. Upgrading to 200-amp service gives your home the capacity it needs for safe, reliable power.
A panel upgrade includes removing your old breaker panel, installing a new 200-amp panel, reconnecting all existing circuits, coordinating the meter disconnect and reconnect with NV Energy, pulling the required Carson City permit, and passing the final inspection.
Most panel upgrades are completed in a single day. We arrive early, complete the work, and have your power restored before the end of the day. Our Carson City electricians handle every step so you don't have to make multiple calls.
If you notice any of the following issues, your Carson City home may need a panel upgrade.
If your breakers trip regularly, your panel may be overloaded. This is common in Carson City homes with 100-amp service that have added appliances, space heaters, or workshop equipment over the years.
Lights that flicker when you turn on a major appliance indicate your panel is struggling to distribute power. This is a sign your home has outgrown its current electrical service.
If your home still has a 100-amp panel, especially one with a Federal Pacific or Zinsco brand label, upgrading is strongly recommended for both capacity and safety.
Installing a Level 2 EV charger typically requires a dedicated 40-amp or 50-amp circuit. Adding solar panels also increases your electrical load. Both projects usually require a panel upgrade if you are on 100-amp service.
Common signs include frequently tripping breakers, flickering lights, a panel rated at 100 amps or less, or plans to add an EV charger, solar panels, or home addition. Many older homes in Carson City were built with 100-amp service that cannot handle today's electrical demands.
Most panel upgrades in Carson City are completed in a single day, typically 6 to 8 hours. This includes removing the old panel, installing the new 200-amp panel, reconnecting all circuits, and coordinating with NV Energy for the meter reconnection.
Yes. A panel upgrade in Carson City requires a building permit through the One-Stop Permit Center. Carson City enforces the 2017 National Electrical Code, and the work must pass inspection before NV Energy will reconnect your meter. Our team handles the entire permit and inspection process for you.
Costs vary based on the scope of work, the condition of your existing wiring, and whether additional circuits are needed. Call us at (555) 000-0000 for a free, no-obligation estimate specific to your home.
Yes, your power will need to be shut off during the panel swap, usually for 4 to 6 hours. We coordinate the outage with NV Energy and schedule the work to minimize disruption. We will let you know the expected timeline before we begin.