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Electrical panel and service upgrades in South Jersey

Upgrade your electrical service for reliability, safety and code compliance, and be ready for what your home or business needs next.

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Top reasons to upgrade now

Reliability, safety and room to grow

Reliability & future-proofing

  • Add circuits for appliances, HVAC or an EV charger
  • Reduce nuisance tripping and dimming under load
  • Panels rated for today’s higher continuous loads
  • Ready for solar and backup power integrations

Safety & code compliance

  • Modern AFCI/GFCI protection and proper grounding and bonding
  • Replace recalled or failing equipment
  • Replace overheated bussing

Warning signs

Signs your panel or service needs attention

  • Frequent breaker trips or warm breakers
  • Corrosion or rust at the meter or main
  • Aluminum branch wiring, or doubled-up neutrals and grounds
  • Original 60–100A service on a modern home

Buzzing, a burning odor or visible arcing?

Shut off power if it’s safe to do so and call us now. If you see fire or smoke, get out and call 911.

An overheated, burned electrical panel with damaged bussing Electric meter and outdoor equipment on the side of a home

Left: an overheated, damaged panel. Right: a meter and outdoor equipment at a home.

FAQ

Panel & service upgrade questions

How do I know if I need a panel or service upgrade?
Common signs include frequent breaker trips or warm breakers, corrosion or rust at the meter or main, aluminum branch wiring or doubled-up neutrals and grounds, an original 60–100A service on a modern home, and dimming lights under load.
What does a service upgrade give me?
More capacity for appliances, HVAC or an EV charger, fewer nuisance trips, modern AFCI/GFCI protection, proper grounding and bonding, and equipment rated for today’s higher continuous loads. It also prepares you for solar and backup power.
I smell burning or hear buzzing from my panel. What should I do?
Shut off power if it is safe to do so and call us right away. If you see fire or smoke, leave the building and call 911.

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Concerned about your panel? Call us

If your breakers trip often or your service feels outdated, we can take a look. If you smell burning, see arcing or hear buzzing, shut off power and call right away.

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