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How to Tell If Your San Antonio Home Needs an Electrical Panel Upgrade
Your home’s electrical panel is the heart of its entire power system. It distributes electricity to lights, appliances, outlets, and more. But as technology advances and energy needs increase, many older homes in San Antonio rely on outdated panels that simply can’t keep up.
At Good Electric, we specialize in electrical panel upgrades that keep homes running safely and efficiently. If you’re unsure whether it’s time to update your panel, here are the key signs to watch for—and why upgrading is a smart investment in your home’s safety and value.
1. Your Breakers Trip Frequently
If your circuit breakers trip often, especially when using high-demand appliances, it’s a strong sign your panel is overloaded. Modern households use more power than ever, and older panels (especially those rated under 100 amps) may struggle to keep up.
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2. Lights Flicker or Dim Unexpectedly
Do your lights flicker when the microwave or air conditioner turns on? Dimming lights indicate voltage fluctuations that could mean your panel isn’t distributing power evenly or is being pushed to its limit.
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3. You Still Have a Fuse Box
Fuse boxes are outdated and no longer meet current safety codes. While functional in the past, they’re not equipped for modern electricity demands and lack essential protections like GFCI and AFCI breakers. If your San Antonio home still has a fuse box, it’s time to upgrade.
4. You’ve Added New Appliances or Systems
Installing a new HVAC system, water heater, electric vehicle charger, or other large appliance? Your current panel may not have the capacity to handle the extra load. Upgrading ensures your new system runs safely and efficiently.
5. You Smell Burning or Hear Buzzing
Unusual odors or sounds coming from your panel—like buzzing, crackling, or heat—could indicate overheating or electrical arcing. These are dangerous signs of a failing system and require immediate professional attention.
6. Your Home Is Over 25 Years Old
Many homes in San Antonio were built before the 1990s and are still running on their original panels. These panels weren’t designed for today’s electronic demands and may lack proper grounding, surge protection, or breaker capacity.
What an Electrical Panel Upgrade Involves
Upgrading your electrical panel means replacing your existing panel with a newer one that offers more amperage, improved circuit layout, and modern safety features. The process typically includes:
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Removing the old panel
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Installing a new 100, 150, or 200 amp panel
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Reconnecting and labeling circuits
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Installing new breakers and safety protections
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Testing the system to ensure safe operation
Good Electric handles the entire process from permitting to final inspection, and we work quickly to minimize disruption.
The Benefits of an Upgrade
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Increased capacity to support modern devices
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Fewer outages and breaker trips
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Enhanced safety with newer breakers and surge protection
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Compliance with San Antonio electrical codes
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Peace of mind knowing your system is future-ready
Trust Good Electric for Your Panel Upgrade
We’ve helped thousands of San Antonio homeowners upgrade their panels safely and affordably. Our licensed electricians provide honest assessments, transparent pricing, and clean, code-compliant work.
Contact Good Electric today to schedule your panel inspection or upgrade consultation.