Electrical Panels
When Do You Need a Panel Upgrade?
Your electrical panel is the backbone of your home’s electrical system. Whether you’re planning an upgrade or dealing with a problem, Swartz Green Electric can help. Here are the most common reasons Houston homeowners call us for panel work.
EV Charger Installation
A Level 2 home EV charger requires a dedicated 240V circuit drawing 40–60 amps. Many older homes with a 100-amp panel don’t have the capacity to add one without upgrading first. If you’re planning to charge an electric vehicle at home, a panel upgrade is often the first step.
Home Electrification
More homeowners are switching from gas to electric — heat pumps, electric water heaters, induction ranges, and electric dryers all require dedicated circuits with significant amperage. Moving your home toward all-electric means your panel needs to keep pace.
Home Additions & Remodels
Adding a room, finishing a garage, building a workshop, or renovating a kitchen all require new circuits. If your existing panel is near capacity, an upgrade ensures you have room to grow without overloading your system.
Hot Tubs & Pools
These require dedicated 240V circuits with 50–60 amps each. If your panel doesn’t have the headroom, installation isn’t possible without an upgrade.
Upgrading from 100-Amp to 200-Amp (or 400-Amp) Service
Many Houston homes were built with 100-amp service — adequate for the time, but no longer sufficient for modern electrical loads. Upgrading to 200-amp or 400-amp service gives your home the capacity to handle today’s demands and tomorrow’s technology.
Whole-Home Backup Power
Planning to add a generator or whole-home battery backup system? These systems require significant electrical infrastructure, and an upgraded panel makes integration straightforward.
Panel Damage
Damage from storms, floods, age, or wear can compromise your panel’s safety. In many cases, repair isn’t enough — a full replacement is the safest and most cost-effective solution. Our licensed electricians will assess your panel and recommend the right path forward.
Signs Something Is Wrong With Your Panel
If you’re experiencing any of these issues, call Swartz Green Electric at (713) 884-1224 for same-day service.
- Your lights flicker
- You have outlets that are hot to the touch
- You have outlets that don’t work
- You have new appliances that don’t work
- Your circuit breakers are scorched
- You hear crackling, buzzing, or humming sounds coming from your panel, outlets, or switches
- You smell burning electrical wires
- Your electrical panel is 40 years old or older
- Your electrical panel has been damaged by flood waters or fire
Contact Swartz Green Electric to inspect your electrical panel
If you suspect that there are problems with your electrical panel, contact Swartz Green Electric for prompt inspection and repair services. We even offer same-day solutions to save you time and hassle! Call us to schedule your service today.