Electrical Panel Upgrade in Millwoods
Your electrical panel is the command center for every light, outlet, and appliance in your home. When that panel is undersized, outdated, or full, the rest of the electrical system starts to complain. Flickering lights, a humming breaker, or circuit trips under routine loads are early warnings. If you are planning an Electrical Panel Upgrade in Millwoods, Halo Power is ready to assess your system, manage permits, and deliver a clean, code-compliant upgrade that prepares your home for the next decade in Edmonton and surrounding areas.
Why Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
Homes in Edmonton are adding bigger electrical loads every year. EV chargers, air conditioning, heat pumps, hot tubs, workshops, finished basements, and secondary suites all increase demand. If your breakers trip often, your panel is out of spaces, or you are planning new equipment, a panel replacement is often the most direct way to improve safety and reliability while creating room for growth. Halo Power performs panel and service upgrades across Millwoods and the Edmonton area and will help you decide if a panel change is enough or if you would benefit from increasing service size at the same time.
Do I Really Need a Panel Upgrade
Look for these clues that a panel upgrade is due in Millwoods homes:
– Frequent breaker trips or warm/buzzing breakers
– Rust, corrosion, or visible heat damage
– No open spaces for new circuits
– Older/obsolete equipment with known issues (e.g., Stab-Lok/Pushmatic types are commonly replaced)
– Upcoming projects: EV charger, hot tub, heat pump, A/C, basement suite
If you are unsure, a short on site inspection will confirm the best path forward.
What your panel upgrade includes
Every upgrade is scoped for safety, code compliance, and future readiness:
- New loadcentre with a properly sized main breaker and the right number of spaces for your home
- Clean wiring and labeling so circuits are easy to identify and future additions are simple
- Updated protection that aligns with today’s code requirements, including GFCI and AFCI where required
- Grounding and bonding improvements as needed
- Optional whole home surge protection to help safeguard electronics and major appliances
- Capacity planning for likely additions such as EV circuits, heat pump, or a future generator
Sometimes a sub-panel makes sense; other times a full service upgrade is the practical, future-proof path. Our Millwoods electrician team performs a load calculation, checks grounding and bonding, and reviews the meter location so you can ensure your electrical choices align with your plans.
100 amp, 200 amp, or more
Many Millwoods houses were built for a simpler time. 100 amp service covered the basics. Modern living stacks demand: EVs, air conditioning, shop tools, suites, and new appliances that run simultaneously without overloading the system. A 200 amp service gives most families the breathing room they need now, with capacity left for later; some projects call for a 200 amp service specifically. Sometimes a well-positioned sub-panel is enough. Sometimes a full electrical service upgrade is the right long-term choice. The right answer comes from measured loads, your future plans, and ensuring a properly sized electrical panel that meets modern electrical demands.
Permits, inspections, and local context
Permits and inspections verify that the installation meets electrical codes—guided by the Canadian Electrical Code—and local utility standards in Edmonton. That means approved equipment, correct circuit protection, and proven grounding and bonding. Electrical work that includes a service upgrade also involves utility scheduling. Early coordination and complete documentation keep the upgrade on track and aligned with how Edmonton processes electrical service changes.
Smart add-ons that pair well with a panel upgrade
- Backup power integration
If you plan to add a generator later, we can reserve spaces and install transfer ready provisions now so the future install is clean. Halo is a Generac Authorized Dealer and Generac Service Technician, so we can design and install standby systems when you are ready. - Whole home surge protection
A small device that can reduce the risk of damage to appliances and electronics during voltage spikes. Many homeowners add this during a panel upgrade for peace of mind. - EV charger circuits
We size a dedicated Level 2 circuit, evaluate cable routing to your parking spot, and confirm that panel or service capacity matches your plans.
Our Straightforward Upgrade Process
Our culture is simple. Do excellent work, communicate clearly, and treat every home with care. Much of our business comes from referrals and repeat clients because we keep that promise on every job.
- Assessment and planning
We evaluate the existing service, check grounding and bonding, confirm conductor sizes, and perform a load calculation to match your electrical demands and specific needs. - Permit and utility coordination
Electrical service and panel upgrades in Edmonton require permits and a scheduled disconnect/reconnect. We prepare documents, coordinate with the utility, and line up timing so you’re never guessing about the next upgrade step. - Installation day
Power is shut off, the old gear is removed, conductors are dressed and terminated to spec, grounding is verified, and each circuit is labeled clearly. Where required, modern arc-fault and ground-fault protection reduces risk of electrical faults and electrical fires. - Inspection and energization
After inspection, power is restored and we review your breaker layout, giving you peace of mind.
Why Homeowners Choose Halo Power
- Residential specialists focused on panel changes and 200 amp service upgrades
- Permits, inspections, and utility coordination handled end to end
- Clean, code compliant installation practices and labeled circuits at handoff
- Local team serving Sherwood Park, Millwoods, and nearby communities
- Clear communication and straightforward pricing from first call to final walkthrough
Throughout, our professional electricians focus on safety and efficiency and tidy workmanship you’ll appreciate every time you open the door of your reliable electrical panel.
We serve homeowners across Millwoods and the surrounding communities with responsive scheduling for service calls and projects. Tell us your address and a bit about your project, and we will confirm the fastest available appointment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Electrical Panel Upgrades in Millwoods
Yes. Service upgrade and electrical panel upgrade work require permits and inspections in Edmonton. We handle the process end-to-end.
Expect a planned outage during the swap and reconnect. We schedule this window with you in advance and keep it as short as scope allows.
If your panel shows heat damage or corrosion, trips frequently, or has no free spaces, it is time to evaluate. We will inspect and recommend either a panel change or a full service upgrade based on the condition of your equipment and your future plans.
Often yes. If the issue is panel condition or lack of spaces, a panel change may be the right choice. If you are adding larger loads like EV charging or AC, we will also price a service upgrade so you can decide with confidence.
Several legacy panel types are widely replaced due to performance and safety concerns. During your assessment we will identify your equipment and explain the best remedy based on condition and code.
Yes. We can upgrade your electrical panel with spare spaces and pathways for EV chargers, garage heaters, shops, suites, or solar so later upgrades are quick and cost-effective.
Not always. Many homes benefit from 200 amp capacity, but some only need a sub-panel. We size the electrical panel for your electrical demands, from 60 amp and 100 amp legacy services to amp panel upgrades that match today’s loads.