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Panel Upgrades & Electrical Service

Upgrade your outdated electrical panel for safety, capacity, and peace of mind. Serving homes and businesses across the Twin Cities.

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Your Panel Is the Heart of Your Home's Electrical System

An outdated or undersized electrical panel is one of the most common — and most overlooked — safety risks in older Twin Cities homes. If your panel is struggling to keep up with modern power demands, it's time for an upgrade.

Behr Electric handles panel upgrades from start to finish: permits, utility coordination, installation, and final inspection. You get a clean, code-compliant system that's ready for the next 30 years.

Signs You Need a Panel Upgrade

  • Your home still has a 60 or 100-amp service
  • Breakers trip frequently under normal load
  • You're adding a major appliance or EV charger
  • You have a Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or Pushmatic panel
  • Lights dim when large appliances turn on
  • You're planning a home addition or remodel
  • Your panel has fuses instead of circuit breakers
  • Insurance company is requiring an upgrade
Panel Services

What We Do

100A to 200A Upgrades

Upgrade your home from an outdated 100-amp service to a modern 200-amp panel to support today's electrical demands — EVs, home offices, and more.

Federal Pacific & Zinsco Replacements

These legacy panels are known fire hazards. We safely remove and replace them with modern, code-compliant electrical panels.

Sub-Panel Installations

Adding a garage, workshop, or ADU? We install sub-panels to distribute power safely to new areas of your property.

EV Charger Panel Prep

Installing a Level 2 EV charger requires a dedicated 240V circuit. We upgrade your panel and run the circuit to your garage.

Panel Inspections

Buying or selling a home? We inspect your electrical panel for safety issues, code violations, and capacity concerns.

Whole-Home Surge Protection

Protect every appliance and device in your home with a whole-home surge protector installed directly at the panel.

Our Panel Upgrade Process

01

Free Assessment

We evaluate your current panel, service size, and future electrical needs.

02

Permit & Scheduling

We pull the required permits and coordinate with your utility company.

03

Installation Day

We complete the full upgrade in a single day with minimal disruption.

04

Inspection & Sign-Off

We schedule the city inspection and ensure everything passes code.

Panel Upgrade FAQs

How long does a panel upgrade take?

Most panel upgrades are completed in a single day. We coordinate with the utility company for the meter disconnect and reconnect, and handle all required permits and inspections.

Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade?

Yes — and that's a good thing. Permits ensure the work is inspected and meets Minnesota electrical code. We pull all required permits and schedule inspections as part of our service.

What size panel do I need?

Most modern homes need a 200-amp service. Homes with EV chargers, electric heat, or large additions may benefit from 400-amp service. We assess your current and future needs before recommending a size.

Will my power be off during the upgrade?

Yes, power will be off for several hours during the upgrade. We coordinate the timeline with you in advance and work efficiently to minimize downtime.

Ready to Get Started?

Fast, reliable electrical service across the Twin Cities. Call or request a free estimate.

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