Electrical Service & Panel Upgrades

Service Upgrades: Increasing Your Home’s Power Capacity

If your lights dim when the AC kicks on or you’re still on an old 60-amp service, it’s time for an electrical service upgrade. J. Malcolm Electric specializes in upgrading residential electrical service to 200 amps or higher to meet modern power demands. We handle everything from coordinating with the utility for a new service drop, to installing a new meter and service panel, ensuring your home can safely support today’s appliances and tech.

Why upgrade?

Frequent Breaker Trips: If your breakers trip often or fuses blow, your current service might be overloaded.
Home Renovations or Additions: Planning a new HVAC system, electric water heater, or addition? You’ll likely need more amperage.
Old Homes with Outdated Service: Many older Massachusetts homes have 60A or 100A service which isn’t sufficient for today’s needs – upgrading prevents overheating and fire hazards.
This educates the homeowner on why they should care about service upgrades.

The Process:

I will assess your current electrical system, calculate the load requirements for your household, and recommend the appropriate service capacity (most often 200 amps for modern homes). We’ll obtain any necessary permits and schedule the work at a convenient time – typically power will be shut off for a few hours as we replace your service entry cable, meter, and main panel. We take care of coordinating with the utility company to minimize downtime. When we’re done, you’ll have a brand-new, up-to-code service with capacity to spare, and documentation for your home records. All work is inspected and permitted, ensuring safety and compliance.

Given the harsh New England winters and hot summers, an upgraded service ensures your heating and cooling systems run without issue. We’ve upgraded services in historic Framingham colonials and modern condos alike – no project is too challenging. We understand Massachusetts building codes and utility requirements inside out, so your upgrade will be smooth and stress-free.

Thinking about an upgrade? Contact us for a free home power assessment. We’ll determine if your electrical service is due for an upgrade and provide a transparent, written estimate. Don’t wait for overloaded circuits to become a safety hazard – get the peace of mind of a modern electrical service.

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Electrical Panel Upgrades & Replacements

Modernize Your Home’s Nerve Center – Safe Panel Upgrades in MetroWest

Your electrical panel is the heart of your home’s electrical system. If you have an outdated panel (such as a fuse box or an older breaker panel), it may be undersized or unsafe for today’s electrical loads. J. Malcolm Electric offers professional panel upgrades – installing new breaker panels that handle 200 amps (or appropriate capacity) and meet the latest safety standards.

Why Upgrade?

Fuse panels and even early-generation breaker panels (like Federal Pacific or Zinsco) are known to fail or pose fire risks. Common signs you need an upgrade include: flickering lights, a burning smell or scorch marks near the panel, difficulty resetting breakers, or simply not having enough circuits for all your appliances

The Process:

Our panel upgrade service includes: a thorough assessment of your current system, careful labeling and rewiring of circuits into the new panel, and proper grounding and bonding as per code. We will ensure minimal disruption – typically a panel swap can be done in a day. After installation, we test every circuit and arrange for the local inspector to approve the work. You’ll get a tidy, well-organized breaker panel that’s built for the future.

Reach out to us today

If your home still runs on an old fuse box or you suspect your panel can’t keep up, reach out to us today. We provide free inspections of electrical panels and honest advice on whether you need an upgrade. Stay safe and future-proof your home’s power with a new panel by J. Malcolm Electric.

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Electrical Service & Panel Upgrades

Service Upgrades: Increasing Your Home’s Power Capacity

Why upgrade?

The Process:

Electrical Panel Upgrades & Replacements

Modernize Your Home’s Nerve Center – Safe Panel Upgrades in MetroWest

Why Upgrade?

The Process:

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