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Electrical Panel Upgrades & Replacement in Charlotte, NC

Panel replacements, service upgrades, subpanels and meter base work from a licensed electrician.

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  • The licensed owner on every job

  • HVAC and electrical under one roof

  • A clear price before work starts

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Your electrical panel feeds every circuit in the house, and many older homes are running on panels that weren't built for today's loads. EZ HVAC & Electric handles electrical panel upgrades and panel replacement in Charlotte, NC and nearby towns, from swapping a worn-out breaker box to a full 100A to 200A service upgrade.

Plan a safer upgrade

Signs your panel needs replacing

  • Breakers that trip often or won't stay reset
  • Warm panel covers, burning smells or scorch marks
  • An old fuse box, or a panel brand known for problems
  • No room for new circuits, or a panel full of tandem breakers
  • Planning an EV charger, generator, heat pump, addition or kitchen remodel
  • Rust or water damage in or around the panel

Panel and service work

Panel and service work we do

  • Panel replacement

    and breaker box replacement

  • Breaker panel upgrades

    for more capacity and circuits

  • Service upgrades

    including 100A to 200A

  • Main panels

    Main panel replacement

  • Fuse box conversion

    to a modern breaker panel

  • Subpanels

    for garages, shops, additions and basements

  • Meter bases

    Meter base and meter can replacement

How a panel upgrade works

We look at your current panel and service, talk through what you want to add, and give you a price. When the service needs to be disconnected, we coordinate the timing with the utility so you're without power as briefly as possible.

Ready for what’s next

Upgrading for an EV charger or generator

An EV charger or whole house generator often needs panel capacity or a transfer setup. We'll check your panel as part of the estimate so everything is sized and installed together. For a single bad breaker, see electrical repair.

Upfront clarity

What affects the cost of a panel upgrade

  • Panel size and type

    a like-for-like replacement versus a larger panel with more spaces.

  • Service size

    going from 100A to 200A usually means a new service entrance and meter base as well.

  • Grounding and bonding

    older homes often need grounding updates to meet current code.

  • Location

    moving the panel or meter costs more than replacing it in place.

  • Coordination

    Permits, inspection and utility coordination.

We look at your setup first and give you a price before scheduling.

Upgrade day

What to expect on upgrade day

  • Schedule and coordinate

    We schedule the day with you and coordinate the service disconnect with the utility when it's needed.

  • Replace the panel

    Power is off for part of the day while the old panel is removed and the new one is installed.

  • Reconnect and label

    Every circuit is reconnected, tested and clearly labeled.

  • Inspect and restore

    The work is inspected, and power is restored.

We'll tell you ahead of time roughly how long you'll be without power so you can plan around it.

Know your panel

Older panels worth replacing

Some older panel brands, such as Federal Pacific (Stab-Lok) and Zinsco, have well-known reliability concerns, and home inspectors and insurers often flag them. Fuse boxes, split-bus panels with no main breaker and panels showing rust or heat damage are also good candidates for replacement. If you're not sure what you have, send a photo of the panel label when you contact us.

Local trust

Why homeowners call EZ HVAC & Electric

Areas we serve

Charlotte and these nearby towns:

  • The licensed owner on every job

    Ezequiel Lopez holds both licenses (NC HVAC License #30039 and NC Electrical License #37663) and does the work himself. No subcontractors, no rotating crews.

  • HVAC and electrical under one roof

    Many HVAC jobs need electrical work too, like a new circuit for a heat pump or a disconnect for a condenser. One licensed tech handles both.

  • A clear price before work starts

    You get an explanation of what's wrong and what it will cost before any work begins. No surprises on the invoice.

  • Local to Mint Hill

    Based on Lake Rd in Mint Hill and serving Charlotte and nearby towns. Open Monday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–7:00 PM.

FAQ

Good questions. Straight answers.

Electrical Panel Upgrades & Replacement in Charlotte, NC.

How much does a panel upgrade cost in Charlotte?

It depends on the size of the new panel, whether the service and meter base also need upgrading, and what's involved in the installation. We look at your setup first and give you a price before scheduling.

Do I need 200 amp service?

Not every home does. If you're adding an EV charger, heat pump, hot tub or major appliances, or your panel is full, 200A service is often the right move. We'll calculate your load and recommend what fits.

What are the signs my panel needs replacing?

Frequent tripping, warm or scorched breakers, burning smells, rust, an old fuse box, a panel brand with known problems, or no space for the circuits you need.

Do you replace meter bases?

Yes. We replace damaged or outdated meter bases and meter cans, often as part of a service upgrade.

Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?

Sometimes. It depends on your panel's capacity, your existing load and the charger you choose. We check that before installing so the charger runs without overloading the panel.

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