Main Panel Upgrades
Main Panel Upgrades - How Santa Clarita Homeowners Stop Circuit Breaker Trips Without Rewiring Their Entire Home
Do Your Circuit Breakers Trip Every Time You Use Multiple Appliances?
The Hidden Electrical Capacity Crisis in Your Home
You’re making dinner. The microwave is heating leftovers. Your teenager plugs in a hair dryer upstairs. The circuit breaker trips. Again.
This scenario plays out daily in thousands of Santa Clarita homes built before 1990. Your electrical panel was designed for a simpler time—before home offices, electric vehicle chargers, smart home systems, and the dozens of devices modern families rely on. When electricians installed 100-amp panels in the 1970s and 1980s, they never imagined homes would need 200-amp capacity just to function normally.
Without adequate electrical capacity, you’re constantly managing which appliances you can use simultaneously. That frustrating dance of turning off the dryer before starting the dishwasher isn’t just inconvenient—it’s a sign your home’s electrical infrastructure can’t support your family’s actual needs. Every tripped breaker reminds you that your electrical system is fighting a losing battle against modern life.
Constantly resetting breakers & couldn't use our kitchen appliances
We were constantly resetting breakers and couldn't use our kitchen appliances normally. I thought panel upgrades were just expensive overkill until our old panel actually started sparking during a dinner party. American Electric's assessment revealed we were running at 140% of safe capacity—a fire waiting to happen. The upgrade took one day, and suddenly we could use every appliance simultaneously. Our teenagers can charge devices, do laundry, and use hair dryers without affecting the kitchen. Six months later, we added an EV charger with no electrical issues. This should have been done years ago.
Your Electrical Freedom Solution - Upgrade your Main Electrical Panel
End Circuit Breaker Trips Forever
Professional main panel upgrade transforms your home from electrical survival mode to electrical abundance. Modern 200-amp electrical service provides the capacity your family actually needs—not the capacity someone guessed you’d need in 1983.
This means using every appliance simultaneously. No more electrical rationing. No more circuit breaker resets. Your home finally supports your life instead of limiting it.
For homeowners ready to embrace the future, we also offer Span Smart Panel upgrades—revolutionary electrical systems that provide traditional panel functionality plus intelligent energy management. Span panels monitor every circuit in real-time, prevent overloads automatically, and integrate seamlessly with solar, battery, and EV charging systems. Instead of just solving capacity problems, smart panels optimize your entire electrical ecosystem while providing circuit-level control from your smartphone.
When you choose American Electric Co’s panel upgrade, you’re getting 17 years of electrical expertise that ensures your home’s power infrastructure supports modern life safely, efficiently, and intelligently for decades to come.
Is This Right for You?
Designed Specifically for Established Los Angeles Count Homeowners
This service is designed for homeowners in older homes who experience regular electrical capacity limitations and want permanent solutions.
- You’re likely someone who:
- Lives in a home built before 1990 with original electrical infrastructure
- Experiences frequent circuit breaker trips during normal daily activities
- Plans to add high-power appliances or electric vehicle charging
- Values electrical safety and wants code-compliant modern infrastructure
- Understands that proper electrical capacity is essential for home value and functionality
You prioritize long-term solutions over temporary workarounds, and you recognize that adequate electrical infrastructure is fundamental to comfortable modern living.
If this sounds like you, you’re in the right place.
We Understand Your Concerns
Let's Address What You May Be Thinking
Panel upgrades seem unnecessarily expensive
Quality main panel upgrades range from $2,500-$4,500 for most homes in Los Angeles county. Compare this to the cost of electrical fires (average $25,000 in damage), the inconvenience of constant breaker trips, and the inability to modernize your home. Most clients tell us the upgrade pays for itself through improved functionality and increased property value within the first year.
How do I know I actually need a panel upgrade?
Our Peace of Mind Electrical Assessment calculates your home’s actual power requirements versus current capacity. We measure electrical loads, evaluate panel condition, and assess code compliance. If your current panel adequately serves your needs, we’ll tell you honestly. We only recommend upgrades when capacity, safety, or code issues genuinely require modern electrical infrastructure.
The installation process seems massively disruptive
Most panel upgrades complete in one day with power restored by evening. We coordinate with SCE for temporary disconnection, work efficiently to minimize disruption, and restore full electrical service quickly. Our process includes protecting your home’s interior and cleaning up completely. You’ll have modern electrical capacity without extended inconvenience.
Is this actually a safety issue or just a convenience problem?
Electrical panels operating beyond capacity create real fire hazards. Frequent breaker trips indicate electrical stress that can damage appliances and create dangerous conditions. Older panels often lack modern safety features like arc fault protection and GFCI integration. Upgrading isn’t just about convenience—it’s about protecting your family and property from electrical hazards.
What about permits and city inspections?
We handle all permitting requirements and coordinate inspections with Santa Clarita city officials. Panel upgrades require permits and inspections to ensure code compliance and safety. Our established relationships with local inspectors streamline the approval process. You receive all documentation for insurance and resale purposes without managing bureaucratic requirements yourself.
How do I choose the right panel size and features?
Our assessment includes load calculation based on your home’s square footage, existing appliances, and planned electrical additions. We recommend 200-amp service for most modern homes, with appropriate circuit configurations for your specific needs. No oversizing. No undersizing. Just the right electrical capacity for your home’s current and future requirements.
Happy Main Panel Upgrades Customers
As a physician, I understand risks.
The installation was professional and completed exactly as promised
Now I have confidence in our home's electrical safety and capacity for future needs.
The main panel upgrade took one day
This should have been done years ago.
Our teenagers can charge devices, do laundry, and use hair dryers without affecting the kitchen
They showed exactly why our 100-amp panel couldn't handle modern demands
The installation & team were professional
Your Electrical Investment Is Protected
We Remove All Risk from Your Main Panel Upgrade Decision
Peace of Mind Electrical Performance Guarantee: Your new electrical panel will handle 125% of calculated electrical loads without any circuit protection issues for 10 years, or we’ll upgrade capacity at no additional cost.
Additional Protections:
- Installation workmanship warranty covering all electrical connections for 10 years
- Code compliance guarantee with city inspection passage or full refund
- Electrical component warranty covering panel, breakers, and connections
- Emergency electrical service with guaranteed 4-hour response time
This means if your upgraded electrical panel ever fails to provide adequate capacity or develops installation-related issues, we’ll make it right immediately at our expense. We can offer this because properly sized electrical panels with professional installation perform reliably for decades.
The American Electric Co Difference
When you complete our Peace of Mind Electrical Assessment, you’ll know exactly which panel upgrade provides optimal electrical capacity for 30% less than one-size-fits-all approaches.
Secure Your Electrical Freedom Today
Join Hundreds of Santa Clarita Families With Modern Electrical Capacity
Stop managing which appliances you can use simultaneously. Get the electrical capacity your home needs for modern life and future expansion.
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