200A Panel Upgrade in Downtown Sacramento
Before
After
Project Highlights
Upgraded from 100A to 200A service for increased electrical capacity
Installed modern circuit breakers with AFCI and GFCI protection
Added dedicated circuits for kitchen appliances and EV charger
Passed city inspection on first attempt with zero deficiencies
Completed in one day with minimal disruption to family
Proper panel labeling for easy circuit identification
Project Overview
This downtown Sacramento homeowner needed a complete electrical panel upgrade to support their growing family’s needs. The existing 100A panel was over 40 years old and could no longer safely handle the home’s electrical demands, especially with plans to install an EV charger and upgrade kitchen appliances.
Challenges Addressed
- Capacity: The original 100A service was insufficient for modern electrical loads
- Safety: Outdated circuit breakers lacked modern AFCI/GFCI protection
- Code Compliance: Panel did not meet current California electrical codes
- Future Needs: No capacity for planned EV charger installation
Solution Details
We installed a new 200A electrical panel with:
- Main breaker and service entrance upgrade
- Modern circuit breakers with arc-fault and ground-fault protection
- Dedicated 240V circuit for future EV charger
- Proper grounding and bonding per current code
- Professional labeling for all circuits
- Weatherproof panel location
Results
The homeowner now has a safe, code-compliant electrical system with plenty of capacity for future needs. The installation passed city inspection on the first attempt, and the family can confidently add new electrical appliances and an EV charger without concerns about overloading the panel.
"Professional work from start to finish. They explained everything clearly and the new panel looks fantastic. Passed inspection with flying colors!"
— John S. ★★★★★