Krum, TX & North Texas
Electrical Panel Upgrades in Krum & North Texas
An outdated or undersized panel is one of the most common electrical hazards in North Texas homes and businesses. C&G Electric replaces failing and inadequate panels with modern, properly sized service — safely, correctly, and fully permitted.
- Licensed, Bonded & InsuredTECL 17377
- 33+ Years in Business
- 1-Year Warranty on Work
- Free Estimates
- Residential & Commercial
- Serving North Texas
Panel Upgrade Services We Provide
Your electrical panel is the backbone of your home or building's electrical system. When it fails to protect your circuits or cannot handle your actual electrical load, everything downstream is at risk — from your appliances and electronics to the wiring inside your walls.
C&G Electric handles every aspect of a panel upgrade — from the initial load calculation through the permit application, installation, and final inspection. We work with the local utility to coordinate the service disconnect and reconnect on the same day whenever possible.
- 100A, 200A, and 400A service upgrades
- Federal Pacific Stab-Lok replacement
- Zinsco and Pushmatic panel replacement
- Sub-panel installation and circuits
- Load calculation and circuit balancing
- Permit acquisition and inspection coordination
- Meter base and service entrance upgrade
- Safety evaluation before and after upgrade
- Breaker replacement and panel repairs
- Arc-fault (AFCI) and GFCI breaker installation
6 Signs Your North Texas Home Needs a Panel Upgrade
Breakers Trip Frequently
A breaker that trips repeatedly — especially under normal household loads — is a clear sign the panel is struggling. This often means the panel is undersized for your current electrical demand, or individual breakers have weakened over time.
You Have a Federal Pacific or Zinsco Panel
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels have documented failure rates. Their breakers can fail to trip during an overload or short circuit, creating a serious fire risk. If your home has one of these panels, replacement is strongly recommended.
Lights Flicker or Dim
When large appliances like the HVAC, dryer, or refrigerator start up, and your lights noticeably dim or flicker throughout the house, it typically points to a panel that is running at the edge of its capacity.
You Are Adding a Major Load
Installing an EV charger, hot tub, home addition, workshop, or central air system will often require more capacity than your existing panel can safely support. A load calculation tells you exactly what is needed.
Your Panel Is 25+ Years Old
Older panels were designed for a fraction of the electrical loads modern homes require. Even if they have not caused problems yet, aging components become unreliable. An upgrade is smart preventive maintenance.
You Have Fuses Instead of Breakers
A fuse box is a definite sign that the electrical service needs upgrading. Fuse panels cannot safely support the loads of modern appliances, and they lack the protection AFCI and GFCI breakers provide.
Panel Upgrade FAQs
- How long does a panel upgrade take?
- Most residential panel upgrades are completed in a single day. The work involves a planned power outage for the duration of the installation. We coordinate with you to schedule at a time that minimizes disruption.
- Does a panel upgrade require a permit?
- Yes — panel upgrades require an electrical permit and a city or county inspection in Texas. C&G Electric handles the permit application and schedules the inspection on your behalf. This protects your home's value and ensures the work is code-compliant.
- Will the utility company need to disconnect my power?
- Yes. For most panel upgrades, the utility company must disconnect and reconnect the service connection at the meter. We coordinate with your utility provider to schedule this, and in most cases it is reconnected the same day.
- What size panel do I need?
- Most modern homes require a 200A service to comfortably handle today's electrical loads. Homes with electric vehicle charging, electric heat, large HVAC systems, or shop buildings often benefit from a 400A service. We perform a load calculation to give you an accurate recommendation.
- My panel has been recalled. What should I do?
- If you have a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel, call us for an evaluation. We will confirm the panel brand and condition, explain the risks, and provide a written estimate for replacement. Do not wait for a problem to occur — these panels can fail silently.
Get a Free Panel Upgrade Estimate in North Texas
C&G Electric Inc handles panel upgrades from start to finish — load calculation, permitting, installation, and final inspection. Call us for a free estimate in Krum, Denton, Argyle, and surrounding areas.
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