Things To Know About Breaker Box Replacement
Replacing a breaker box is a major electrical upgrade that improves safety, reliability, and the capacity of your home’s electrical system. Freshwater and Son’s Electric, LLC provides breaker box replacement in Vero Beach, Hobe Sound, FL, Boynton Beach, FL, Delray Beach, FL, West Palm Beach, FL, Palm Beach, FL and surrounding areas.
- One of the first things to know is that this job should always be performed by a licensed electrician. Breaker boxes connect directly to the utility service lines, meaning improper installation can cause fire hazards, equipment damage, or serious injury.
- Before a replacement is done, an electrician will typically inspect your existing panel to determine whether an upgrade is necessary. Common reasons include an outdated fuse box, a panel that’s too small for modern electrical loads, frequent breaker trips, visible corrosion, or the addition of high-demand appliances such as heat pumps, EV chargers, or hot tubs. Homes with panels older than 30–40 years often benefit from modern, safer equipment.
- Another important factor is panel size and amperage. Many older homes have 60- or 100-amp service, which is often insufficient for today’s power needs. Upgrading to 150- or 200-amp service provides room for expansion and helps prevent overloads. Your electrician will determine what size is appropriate based on the home’s wiring, appliances, and future plans.
- During the replacement process, power to the home will be shut off temporarily. The electrician will remove the old panel, install the new one, reconnect circuits, and ensure everything meets local electrical codes. In most areas, the work must be inspected by city or county officials before the utility company restores power.
- Costs vary widely depending on panel size, wiring condition, and regional labor rates. Typical replacements range from $1,500 to $4,500, but additional upgrades—such as grounding improvements, rewiring, or meter upgrades—can increase the total.
- Finally, replacing a breaker box offers long-term benefits: improved safety, reduced fire risk, increased electrical capacity, and better support for modern technology. It’s an investment that protects your home and helps ensure your electrical system will operate reliably for many years.
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We understand that high-end residential and commercial projects often come with unique logistical challenges–especially in luxury oceanfront neighborhoods and busy districts where parking is limited. To keep things smooth and respectful, we use our company shuttle van to bring electricians and crew members to projects in South Beach, Las Olas, Palm Beach, and beyond.
This way, we keep traffic and parking headaches to a minimum while still making sure our team arrives on time and ready to deliver reliable, detail-focused electrical work you can rely on!