Electrical Panel Upgrade in Salt Lake City

Serving Utah Homeowners Since 1935. Licensed Panel Work Done Right.

An outdated or undersized circuit breaker panel isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s a real safety risk and a bottleneck for the appliances and technology your household depends on. At Neerings Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric, our licensed electricians have served Salt Lake City and Northern Utah since 1935, and electrical panel upgrades are part of the same trusted service we bring to every job. You get one experienced team, honest recommendations, and upfront pricing from day one.

Ready to schedule a panel evaluation? Call us at (385) 217-7811 or reach out through our contact form. We offer same-day service and are available 24/7 for electrical emergencies.

Signs Your Electrical Panel May Need an Upgrade

Some electrical panel problems are easy to overlook until they become more serious. Watch for signs that your panel may no longer be keeping up with your home's electrical demand.

Common Warning Signs

• Frequent breaker trips: May indicate overloaded circuits or electrical problems.
• Flickering or dimming lights: Can signal capacity or wiring issues.
• Discolored outlets: Scorch marks or heat may indicate overheating.
• Limited capacity: Difficulty running multiple appliances at once may point to an undersized system.
• Fuse-based panels: Older fuse panels may be due for an upgrade.
• Low capacity: Panels under 100 amps may not meet modern electrical demands.

Growing Electrical Demand

EV chargers, solar panels, battery storage, and electric appliances can add significant loads to an older electrical system. A panel that was adequate years ago may no longer provide enough capacity.

Older Panel Brands

Federal Pacific Electric (FPE/Stab-Lok) and Zinsco panels have documented safety concerns involving breaker performance and overheating. If you have one of these panels, have it evaluated by a licensed electrician.

A professional inspection can determine whether your panel needs repairs, additional capacity, or replacement.

Why Salt Lake City Homeowners Choose Neerings Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric for Panel Work

Panel work requires proper training, permitting, and attention to electrical code. Our electricians are licensed, insured, and professionally trained to handle the process from start to finish.

Homeowners can expect:

• Licensed electricians: Professional technicians trained to handle electrical panel work.
• Permits and inspections: We pull required permits and coordinate the temporary utility disconnect.
• Code-compliant work: Each step is completed according to applicable electrical codes.
• Upfront pricing: Clear pricing with no unexpected surprises.
• Warranties and satisfaction guarantee: Added support after the work is complete.
• 24/7 availability: Service is available around the clock when electrical problems occur outside normal business hours.

For more than 90 years, we've served Utah homeowners by showing up on time, explaining what the job involves, and providing straightforward recommendations.

Choosing the Right Amperage for Your Home

Panel capacity is measured in amps, and the right size depends on a load calculation that accounts for every circuit in your home. Many older homes were built with 100-amp service, which gets tight once you factor in central air conditioning, electric cooking, and a planned EV charger circuit. A 200-amp panel is now common in updated homes and provides enough headroom for most modern households. Homes with solar, battery storage, or multiple EV charging stations may benefit from going higher still.

A 100-amp panel isn’t always inadequate, but it leaves little margin. Our electricians run a load calculation before recommending a panel size, so you’re not paying for more capacity than you need or finding out later that you came up short.

Permits, Inspections, & What to Expect During the Job

Every panel upgrade in the Salt Lake Valley requires an electrical trade permit before work begins. That permit covers the installation and triggers a final inspection once the work is complete. Skipping this step creates problems when you sell the home and can affect your homeowner’s insurance.

The job also requires a temporary power disconnect. Your utility de-energizes the service entrance so our electricians can safely remove the old panel and install the new one, then re-energizes once the work passes inspection. That means a period without power in the home. We coordinate around your schedule as much as possible and handle the utility communication so you don’t have to manage it yourself.

Federal Pacific & Zinsco Panels: What Homeowners Should Know

Federal Pacific Electric panels, sold under the Stab-Lok name, were installed in millions of homes from the 1950s through the 1980s. Independent testing and CPSC investigations found that their breakers fail to trip during overloads at a meaningful rate, meaning the panel may not interrupt a dangerous circuit the way it’s designed to. Zinsco panels have a different failure mode: the breakers can weld themselves to the bus bar, overheat, and arc without tripping.

If you’re unsure whether your home has either of these panels, the brand name is typically printed on the door of the panel enclosure. If you see “Federal Pacific,” “Stab-Lok,” or “Zinsco,” call us. We can inspect the panel, walk you through your options, and help you move forward with a safe, code-compliant replacement.

Schedule Your Panel Evaluation Today

Whether you’re adding an EV charger, replacing an aging fuse box, or dealing with a panel that can’t keep up with your household’s demands, we can help you figure out exactly what your home needs. No pressure, no hidden fees, just an honest assessment and a clear path forward.

Call Neerings Plumbing, Heating, Air & Electric at (385) 217-7811 to schedule an electrical panel upgrade consultation or request service online. We’re here whenever you need us.