Many older homes were never designed to handle today's electrical loads. If you're experiencing any of the following, it may be time to upgrade your electrical service.
Frequent breaker trips usually indicate that your electrical panel is overloaded or that a circuit has developed a fault. While resetting the breaker may temporarily restore power, repeated tripping is a warning sign that should not be ignored.
Lights that flicker when your air conditioner, microwave, or other large appliance turns on often indicate your electrical system is struggling to keep up with demand. An upgraded panel can provide safer, more reliable power throughout your home.
Running Out of Breaker Space
If your electrical panel is completely full or has multiple tandem breakers installed to create additional circuits, it may no longer have enough capacity for future additions like EV chargers, hot tubs, workshops, or home additions.
Older Electrical Panels
If your home still has a Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Pushmatic, fuse box, or another obsolete electrical panel, replacing it can significantly improve both safety and reliability.
Wanner Electric LLC installs EV chargers throughout Oklahoma City, including homes with detached garages and challenging wiring routes in neighborhoods such as Mesta Park and Heritage Hills. We evaluate the electrical panel, available capacity, and installation route to provide a safe, code-compliant charging solution.