How to Upgrade Your Home’s Electrical Panel for More Power
Why Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
If your home frequently experiences tripped breakers, flickering lights, or overloaded circuits, it may be time to upgrade your electrical panel. As modern homes require more power for appliances, EV chargers, and smart devices, an outdated panel can become a safety hazard and limit your electrical capacity.
At American Electric Company, we specialize in electrical panel upgrades for homes in Lake County, McHenry County, the North Shore, and Southern Wisconsin, serving cities like Antioch, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Libertyville, Crystal Lake, Johnsburg, Spring Grove, Bull Valley, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Long Grove, Glenview, Lake Geneva, and more.
Signs You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade
🔌 Your Circuit Breakers Trip Frequently – If your breakers constantly trip, your panel is likely struggling to handle your home's power needs.
⚡ You Still Have a 100-Amp or Fuse Box Panel – Many older homes have 100-amp panels or even fuse boxes, which are not sufficient for today’s electrical demands.
💡 Lights Flicker When Appliances Run – If running a microwave or vacuum causes your lights to dim, it’s a sign your panel is overloaded.
🔥 Burning Smell or Scorched Outlets – Overheating electrical systems can be dangerous and increase fire risks.
🏡 You’re Adding Major Appliances or an EV Charger – Upgrading your home’s electrical panel ensures you have enough power for new appliances, HVAC systems, or electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
Steps to Upgrade Your Home’s Electrical Panel
1. Determine Your Home’s Power Needs
Most modern homes require at least a 200-amp panel, especially if you use high-powered appliances, EV chargers, or a home office setup.
2. Hire a Licensed Electrician
Upgrading an electrical panel is not a DIY job—it requires a licensed electrician to ensure safety and compliance with local electrical codes.
3. Get the Necessary Permits
Your city or county may require permits and inspections before upgrading your panel. At American Electric Company, we handle the permit process for you.
4. Replace Your Electrical Panel
Our expert electricians will remove your old panel, install a new one, and upgrade wiring as needed to ensure your home can handle modern electrical loads.
5. Test & Inspect for Safety
Once installed, we thoroughly test your new panel to confirm everything is working safely and efficiently.
Electrical Panel Upgrades in Lake County, McHenry County, North Shore & Southern Wisconsin
We provide professional electrical services in:
Lake County, IL
Antioch, Bannockburn, Deer Park, Deerfield, Grayslake, Gurnee, Highland Park, Highwood, Kildeer, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Lake Zurich, Libertyville, Lindenhurst, Long Grove, Mundelein, North Barrington, Round Lake, Riverwoods, Volo.
McHenry County, IL
Bull Valley, Crystal Lake, Johnsburg, Lakewood, Prairie Grove, Port Barrington, Spring Grove, Woodstock.
North Shore, IL
Glencoe, Highland Park, Highwood, Kenilworth, Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, Wilmette, Winnetka.
Southern Wisconsin
Burlington, Elkhorn, Lake Geneva, Pleasant Prairie..
Upgrade Your Electrical Panel Today – Call Us!
Don’t let an outdated electrical panel hold your home back! Contact American Electric Company today at 847-252-1757 for a free consultation and expert panel upgrade services.
