Electrical Panel Upgrades & 200-Amp Service in Albuquerque
If your home still runs on a 100-amp panel, a fuse box, or a brand of panel that has been recalled, you are likely tripping breakers and limited on what you can add. We upgrade Albuquerque homes to modern 200-amp service, handle the permit and inspection, and coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with PNM so you are not left guessing.
Why so many Albuquerque homes need this
A large share of homes here were built when 100-amp service was plenty, before central air, EV charging, and big kitchen loads. Today that older panel is the bottleneck. Upgrading to 200 amps gives you the headroom to convert to refrigerated air, add an EV charger, or run a workshop without nuisance trips, and it replaces aging equipment that may no longer meet code.
What a panel upgrade includes
A proper upgrade is more than swapping a box. We replace the panel and breakers, often the meter base and main service conductors, add the grounding and bonding that current code requires, and label every circuit clearly. We pull the permit, schedule the city or county inspection, and arrange the PNM disconnect and reconnect so the work passes the first time.
Honest scope and timing
Most straightforward panel upgrades are a one-day job, though the power is off for part of it and the final PNM reconnect depends on their schedule. Older homes sometimes turn up surprises like undersized service wire or grounding that needs to be brought up to code. We inspect first and give you an upfront quote, because every home is different and we would rather you have the real number than a placeholder.
Common questions
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