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Most homeowners don’t think about their electrical panel until something goes wrong. But as homes add more appliances, EV chargers, heat pumps, and other high-draw equipment, an older or undersized panel can become a real limitation and, in some cases, a hazard. Washington Energy Services helps Puget Sound homeowners understand what their panel actually needs, with licensed electricians who pull the proper permits and do the work correctly.
- Panel upgrades, replacements, and repairs
- Sub-panel installation for garages, additions, and shops
- Full electrical service upgrades when needed
- All permits and inspections handled for you
Electrical panel work can be unexpected. Financing can help.
Flexible financing options make it easier to move forward without putting it off.
When to call us about your panel
Electrical panels usually give you warning signs before they become a real problem. Here is what to watch for.
Circuit breakers that trip frequently or will not reset
Flickering or dimming lights throughout the home
A burning smell or warm spots near the panel
Sparks or visible scorch marks around the panel
An older fuse box that has never been updated
Not enough capacity for a new EV charger, heat pump, or addition
Panel upgrades
Give your home the capacity it needs
For many Washington homeowners, a panel upgrade is one of the most practical electrical investments they can make. Older homes with 60- or 100-amp service panels were built for a fraction of today’s electrical demand. Adding a heat pump, an EV charger, or even updating your kitchen can push an older panel beyond its design limits.
A panel upgrade or replacement gives your home the capacity it needs now — with room for what comes next. A few scenarios where this typically comes up:
- Adding high-draw equipment such as an EV charger, heat pump, or large appliances that require a dedicated circuit
- Replacing an outdated panel including older brands known for safety issues
- Planning a remodel or addition where new circuits are needed for lighting, outlets, or equipment
- Increasing your service capacity from 100 amp to 200 amp service to meet modern electrical demands
Could your panel upgrade qualify for rebates?
Some utility providers offer rebates on qualifying electrical panel upgrades, especially when paired with an EV charger or heat pump installation. See what is available for your home.
Sub-panels
Power where your home needs it most
A sub-panel is a smaller secondary panel that branches off your main panel and delivers power to a specific area of your property. It is a practical solution when you need dedicated circuits in a space that is too far from your main panel to run individual wires, or when you want to keep a separate area of your home or property on its own electrical circuit.
Common situations where a sub-panel makes sense:
- Detached garages and/or workshops
- Home additions
- Accessory dwelling units (ADU sor DADUs)
Panel repairs
Not every panel issue needs a full replacement
A full panel replacement is not always the answer. Many panel issues come down to a single faulty component, a worn connection, or a breaker that has reached the end of its life. Our electricians diagnose the issue at the source so you don’t pay for more work than your panel actually needs.
Common panel repairs we handle include:
- Circuit breaker replacement when a breaker is tripping constantly, will not reset, or has failed entirely
- Switch and receptacle issues traced back to the panel rather than the outlet or switch itself
- Loose or corroded connections that cause flickering lights, intermittent power, or warm spots near the panel
- Surge protection installation to protect your home’s electrical equipment from unexpected voltage spikes
- Load balancing when circuits are unevenly distributed, causing repeated trips
If a repair reveals a bigger underlying issue, our electricians will walk you through your options before any additional work begins.
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