Safety And Efficiency
Safety And Efficiency | Electric Panel Upgrades | Electrical | Georgetown
Outdated breakers, flickering lights, and overloaded circuits don’t just slow you down—they put your Georgetown home at risk. HEP’s licensed electricians specialize in electric panel upgrades that replace aging fuse boxes with modern, code-compliant panels sized for today’s high-demand appliances. From meticulous load calculations to spotless workmanship, we focus on boosting both safety and energy efficiency so you can plug in with confidence.
Our team arrives on time, protects your property, and completes most electric panel upgrades in a single day, minimizing disruption to your routine. You’ll enjoy steadier voltage, room for future circuits, and the peace of mind that comes with a transferable workmanship warranty and transparent, upfront pricing.
Ready to power your home—and your peace of mind—for decades to come? Call or click to schedule your free HEP assessment in Georgetown today, and let’s upgrade your panel before small issues spark big problems.
FAQs
Why should I consider upgrading my home’s electrical panel in Georgetown?
Older panels (typically 100 amps or less) often can’t keep up with today’s demand for high-efficiency HVAC systems, EV chargers and smart appliances. An upgrade reduces the risk of overloaded circuits, frequent breaker trips and potential fire hazards. It also ensures your electrical system meets current NEC and Georgetown Municipal Code requirements, which improves safety, energy efficiency and home resale value.
How do I know my existing panel is no longer safe or sufficient?
Warning signs include warm or discolored breakers, buzzing sounds, flickering lights, frequent breaker trips, use of multiple extension cords, a panel more than 25–30 years old, or the presence of recalled equipment such as certain Zinsco, Federal Pacific or Challenger panels. A licensed Georgetown electrician can perform a load calculation and infrared scan to verify capacity and detect hidden hot spots.
What size electrical panel do most modern Georgetown homes need?
A 200-amp main service panel is now the standard for single-family residences, providing enough capacity for high-efficiency heat pumps, induction ranges, hot-tubs or future EV chargers. Larger homes or properties planning solar arrays and battery storage may opt for 225–400 amps. A licensed electrician will evaluate your load requirements, utility service drop and space constraints before recommending the exact amperage.
Will upgrading my panel improve energy efficiency or just safety?
Both. While safety is the primary motive, a new panel accepts modern AFCI/GFCI breakers that reduce nuisance trips and wasted energy. Tight new bus bars lower resistive losses, and the added capacity allows you to run high-efficiency appliances on dedicated circuits. Panel upgrades also facilitate solar, storage and smart-home energy-management systems, enabling time-of-use savings available through Georgetown utility programs.
What permits and inspections are required in Georgetown for an electric panel upgrade?
The City of Georgetown requires an electrical permit before work begins. Your licensed electrician will submit a load-calculation worksheet and panel specifications to the Building Inspection Department. After installation, a city inspector must verify grounding, bonding, conductor sizing, breaker labeling and AFCI/GFCI compliance before the utility reconnects power. Skipping permits can delay property sales and may void homeowners-insurance coverage.
How long does a panel upgrade take and will I lose power?
Most standard upgrades (100 amp to 200 amp) take 4–8 hours, plus 1–2 hours for the final city inspection. Power to the home is typically off for 4–6 hours while the old panel is removed, conductors are landed and the new panel is energized. Your electrician will coordinate with Georgetown Utility Systems for the disconnect/reconnect to minimize downtime. Critical loads like medical equipment can be powered by a temporary generator if arranged in advance.