Expert Electricians in Novato, CA

The price usually varies in between 1000-3500$, depending on the property and the type of an upgrade. The key factors which determine the price are:1) If it is a main or a sub panel2) If it includes service upgrade3) If it is with a meter or without4) The scale of the upgrade5) The positioning of the panel

Electrical panels have a life span of 25-40 years, depending on the conditions the panel faced and maintenance provided. There are also many electrical panel brands, which are considered very unsafe:

No. Electrical panel serves as a main distribution point for your circuits. This is where the power comes into your house. Upgrading the panel allows more power to be distributed.

Main panel is directly connected to utility service and has a service disconnect switch that covers the main panel and all of its sub panels. In most cases, this is where the meter is located. Main panel is also called the service panel. The main panel can have circuit breakers that control sub-panels an/or branch circuits. A sub-panel is connected to the main panel by a feeder circuit which usually has a breaker at both ends. Sub-panels can also have their own sub-panels, but generally, they only control branch circuits, which end in an appliance or load.

Yes - they want to make sure it is up to date and sufficient for your house's electrical needs. Having an out-dated panel can lead to higher payment rates and even to denial.