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5 Signs Your Electrical Panel Needs an Upgrade
Flickering lights, warm breakers, and a 100-amp panel in a 2026 home — when to call a licensed electrician for a panel upgrade in Rockwall County.
Your electrical panel is the heart of your home's power system. Most panels last 25–40 years — if yours is original to a 1980s or 1990s build, it's time for an inspection.
Warning signs: breakers that trip when you run the microwave and the AC, lights that dim when the compressor kicks on, a warm or buzzing panel cover, or scorch marks around any outlet.
If you still have a 100-amp panel, you're likely under-sized for modern loads — EV chargers, mini-splits, induction ranges, and tankless water heaters all want 200 amps or more.
A licensed panel upgrade in Rockwall typically runs $2,200–$3,800 depending on service drop, meter location, and how many circuits need re-trimming. We pull the city permit and coordinate the Oncor disconnect for you.
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