Peace Of Mind
Peace Of Mind | Electric Panel Upgrades | Electrical | Flintville
Flickering lights, tripped breakers, or the smell of overheating wires are more than annoyances—they’re warnings that your home’s heart needs attention. HEP’s Peace of Mind Electrical team brings decades of experience to Flintville, delivering safe, code-compliant electric panel upgrades that replace worry with confidence. Our licensed, background-checked electricians arrive on time, explain every step, and treat your home as carefully as their own, so you can plug in the future without fear.
Whether you’re adding an EV charger, remodeling the kitchen, or just tired of resetting breakers, an upgraded panel ensures steady power, improved efficiency, and superior surge protection. Backed by transparent pricing and industry-leading warranties, we make it easy to schedule, easy to afford, and—most importantly—easy to relax. Call today and discover why neighbors across Flintville trust HEP to keep their homes powered, protected, and perfectly prepared for what’s next.
FAQs
Why might I need an electric panel upgrade for my Flintville home?
Older panels (especially those installed before the 1990s) were never designed to power today’s appliances, HVAC equipment, EV chargers, or home-office electronics. If your lights dim when large appliances start, breakers trip frequently, or you still have a 60- or 100-amp panel, an upgrade will provide the additional amperage and breaker spaces needed for safe, reliable power throughout the house.
How can I tell my current panel is unsafe or undersized?
Common warning signs include warm breaker slots, a buzzing panel, flickering lights, melted insulation on wires, rust inside the cabinet, or fuses instead of breakers. Panels branded Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or Challenger have known safety defects and should be replaced. A Peace of Mind Electrical technician can perform a load calculation and infrared inspection to confirm whether replacement is necessary.
What does an electric panel upgrade involve?
We begin with a load-demand assessment and review of Flintville Utilities service requirements. On installation day the main power is disconnected, the old panel and meter base are removed, service entrance conductors are upgraded, and a new 200-amp (or larger) breaker panel with whole-home surge protection is installed. All existing branch circuits are neatly re-terminated, labeled, and tested before power is restored and the local inspector signs off.
Will I need permits or inspections?
Yes. Lincoln County and the State of Tennessee require an electrical permit for any service change or panel replacement. Peace of Mind Electrical pulls the permit on your behalf, schedules the rough-in or same-day final inspection, and coordinates with Flintville Utilities to disconnect and reconnect service. This ensures your upgrade meets current NEC and local code requirements.
How long does the upgrade take and will I lose power all day?
A typical single-family home panel change-out takes 4–8 hours. Power is usually off for 3–6 hours while we remove the old panel, install new service conductors, and complete safety testing. We schedule work in the morning so your home is re-energized before evening; critical loads like refrigerators can be powered by a temporary generator if requested.
What is the average cost and does it add value to my property?
In Flintville, a straightforward 200-amp upgrade with up to 30 circuits runs $1,800–$3,500, depending on meter location, grounding upgrades, and surge protection options. Homes needing service-mast relocation or sub-panel consolidation can range higher. In addition to eliminating safety hazards, a new panel can lower insurance premiums, boost resale appeal, and provide the capacity needed for future additions such as car chargers or solar inverters.