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ABC Service — Panel Upgrade

Panel
Upgrade

Licensed Electricians
Serving the Bay Area

Licensed & insured
C-10 · C-20 · C-36
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300+ verified reviews
1-hour response
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Permitted & guaranteed
Clean, code-compliant work
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Smart Panel Upgrade Available

Authorized SPAN Smart Panel Installer

Upgrade once, future-proof for everything: EV chargers, solar, battery backup, and per-circuit app control with a SPAN Smart Panel.

Not just new equipment — a system done correctly.

Newly installed Square D main electrical panel with neatly landed conductors and main breaker during an ABC Service panel replacement in the Bay Area.
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Main Panel Replacement

Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Pushmatic, and certain Challenger panels are documented fire hazards. Replacement is a safety upgrade, not just a capacity upgrade — and a known item on most home inspection reports.

Heavy-gauge service-entrance conductors landed on the main lugs during an ABC Service 200A service upgrade in the Bay Area.
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Service Upgrade (100A → 200A)

We coordinate full 100A→200A and 225A service upgrades with PG&E, including meter-main, weatherhead, mast, and grounding work. Permits are pulled, inspections are scheduled, and the work is documented.

Siemens Inhab smart load manager mounted alongside the main service equipment with clean EMT conduit runs during an ABC Service sub-panel installation in the Bay Area.
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Sub-Panel Installation

We install sub-panels for ADUs, garages, workshops, EV charging, and high-load appliances. Smart load management is deployed where capacity is tight so projects can proceed without a full service change.

NEC 220 load calculation worksheet alongside the 2023 National Electrical Code, a load-calc calculator, and panel schedule on an ABC Service engineer's desk.
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NEC 220 Load Calculation

ABC Service performs NEC 220 load calculations against your real and planned loads — heat pumps, induction, EV charging, HPWH. A panel upgrade should be sized for what comes next, not just what plugs in today.

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Why it matters

Why this is worth doing right.

Capacity for electrification

Heat pumps, induction, EV charging, and HPWH all need real capacity. A panel upgrade unlocks the rest.

Removes known fire risk

Older and recalled panels are documented fire hazards. Replacement is a safety upgrade, not just capacity.

Code compliance

Modern panels include the AFCI, GFCI, and bonding required by current code — not by 1985 code.

Resale value

An inspected 200A+ service is documented value at sale and removes a common inspection-report flag.

Manufacturers We Service

SPAN logoEaton logoSquare D logoTesla logoChargePoint logoEnphase logoGenerac logoKohler logoLutron logo
Our process

How a panel upgrade project runs.

  1. 01
    Evaluate

    We assess existing equipment, loads, venting, electrical, and site constraints on-site.

  2. 02
    Design

    We size and specify equipment to the building — with options and trade-offs explained plainly.

  3. 03
    Install

    A dedicated lead tech handles a permitted, clean install with finish-grade workmanship.

  4. 04
    Commission

    We start up, balance, and verify the system against design intent with calibrated instruments.

  5. 05
    Support

    We walk you through operation, file rebates, and stand behind the system long-term.

Why ABC Service

Electrical • HVAC • Plumbing Under One Contractor

Licensed C-10 Electrical, C-20 HVAC, and C-36 Plumbing — one team, one schedule, one point of accountability.

Licensed Bonded & Insured

Fully licensed contractor, bonded, and carrying general liability and workers' comp insurance.

Same-Day Service Availability

Urgent service and safety calls prioritized with same-day diagnosis when scheduling allows.

Residential & Commercial Experience

From kitchen remodels and panel upgrades to tenant improvements and commercial equipment hookups.

Flexible financing options available.

Flexible financing options may be available for qualified customers through GoGreen Financing — HVAC, heat pumps, boilers, water heaters, electrical upgrades, and EV chargers.

FAQ

Panel Upgrade: frequently asked