Replace dangerous Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels. Upgrade to 200-amp service for modern power demands. Code-compliant panel installation with full permitting.
These panels were installed in homes from the 1950s-1980s and have a documented failure rate. Breakers often fail to trip during overloads, causing fires. Insurance companies increasingly refuse to cover homes with FPE panels.
Fire Hazard - Replace ASAPZinsco panels have a design flaw where breakers can fuse to the bus bar, preventing them from tripping. The aluminum bus bars also corrode, creating dangerous resistance and heat buildup.
Replace ImmediatelyIf your home was built between 1950-1990 and hasn't had a panel upgrade, you likely have one of these dangerous panels. Call us for a free inspection.
Don't wait for a fire or complete power loss. Watch for these warning signs:
If you're constantly resetting breakers, your panel is overloaded or failing.
Electrical panels should never be warm. Heat indicates dangerous resistance.
Silent operation is normal. Any noise indicates loose connections or arcing.
Acrid odors indicate melting insulation or burning connections. Emergency situation.
Voltage drops when appliances run indicate insufficient panel capacity.
Even "working" old panels lack modern safety features like AFCI protection.
Modern homes use significantly more power than homes built even 20 years ago. Between HVAC, EV chargers, and smart home devices, 100-amp service is often insufficient.
Level 2 EV chargers require a 240V circuit that many old panels can't accommodate without upgrades.
Planning an addition or converting a garage? You'll need the capacity for additional circuits.
Heat pumps, mini-splits, and high-efficiency AC units draw significant power.
Many insurers now require panel upgrades for old fuse boxes or known dangerous brands.
We assess your current panel, load calculations, and discuss your future power needs.
We handle all permits with Longmont City or Boulder County. No paperwork for you.
We work with Xcel Energy or your provider to schedule the service disconnect/reconnect.
Professional installation with code-compliant grounding, then city inspection.