Electrical Panel Upgrade in Fort Saskatchewan
Looking for a safe, code-compliant electrical panel upgrade in Fort Saskatchewan? Halo Power Solutions replaces aging or undersized panels with modern gear that’s ready for today’s loads—EV chargers, heat pumps, air conditioning, workshops, and finished basements. We’re a local, residential-focused team with clear quotes and tidy installations.
Why Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
Today’s homes draw more power than older panels were designed to handle. If you’re running out of spaces, battling nuisance tripping, or planning new equipment, a panel replacement is often the safest way to add capacity, improve protection, and simplify future additions. Halo Power performs panel upgrades and service upgrades across the region and can assess whether a panel change alone is enough—or if you’d benefit from increasing service size at the same time.
Common Signs it’s Time
– 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’re unsure, we’ll inspect and give you a clear recommendation.)
What Your Panel Upgrade Includes
Every upgrade is scoped for safety, reliability, and future-readiness:
– New, modern loadcentre with properly sized main breaker and ample circuit spaces
– Clean wiring practices with neatly dressed conductors and labeled circuits for easy future additions
– Protection upgrades to meet current code (AFCI/GFCI where required)
– Grounding and bonding updates as needed
– Optional whole-home surge protection to help protect electronics and major appliances
– Room for growth—we plan spaces for common add-ons like EV charging or a future heat pump
If your goals call for more capacity than a panel change can provide, we’ll discuss a 150–200 upgrade and explain what changes at the meter base, mast, and service conductors. You’ll always have a clear scope, timeline, and price before work begins.
Panel Change vs. Service Upgrade—What’s the Difference?
A panel change replaces the loadcentre and breakers but keeps your existing service size. It’s ideal when your wiring and service conductors are in good shape and you mainly need safer, more organized distribution with a few more spaces. This service increases the total power available to the house – commonly to 200 A – and typically includes updating the panel, meter base, service conductors, and grounding system. We’ll help you decide based on connected loads today and planned additions over the next 5–10 years.
Integrations & Smart Add-Ons
– Whole-home surge protection – inexpensive insurance against voltage spikes
– EV charger circuits (Level 2) – sized and routed for your parking layout
– Transfer-ready layouts for backup power – if you plan to add a generator later, we’ll reserve spaces and install the right hardware. Halo Power is a Generac Authorized Dealer and Certified Service Technician, so we can integrate transfer equipment cleanly—now or in the future.
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.
- Assess & Quote
Tell us what you’re planning (e.g., EV, A/C, hot tub) and what issues you’re seeing now. We inspect your existing panel and service, discuss options (panel change vs. 200 A), and provide a clear, itemized quote. - Permits & Scheduling
We handle the permit paperwork and schedule inspections, then coordinate the reconnection window so you know exactly when power will be off and back on. - Install & Test
Your old equipment is removed, the new panel is installed and made up cleanly, breakers are balanced, and all circuits are labeled. We test operation and protection devices before close-out. - Walkthrough & Documentation
We review what changed, where spare spaces are, and how to reset breakers. You’ll get documentation of the work and recommendations for any future additions (EV circuits, surge, backup power).
Why Homeowners Choose Halo Power
– Residential specialists for panel changes and 200 A electrical service
– Master-Electrician-led team with a quality-first culture
– Local & responsive
– Generac Authorized Dealer & Service Technician for seamless backup-power integration
– Clear communication—straightforward quotes, tidy work, labeled circuits, and reliable follow-up
These are the standards we bring to every project, and the reason so much of our work comes from referrals.
We serve homeowners across Fort Saskatchewan 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 Fort Saskatchewan
Yes. Electrical permits and inspections apply to panel changes and 200 A service upgrades. We take care of the paperwork and schedule the inspection so the process stays smooth.
Most panel changes and many 200 A upgrades are completed in a workday, with power restored after inspection/utility reconnection. We’ll outline the exact schedule before we begin.
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 – especially if your existing service capacity is adequate and the issue is panel age, condition, or lack of spaces. We’ll evaluate loads and advise whether a service upgrade is worth it.
Some legacy models (e.g., Stab-Lok/Federal Pioneer, Pushmatic) are frequently replaced due to performance and safety concerns. We’ll inspect your equipment and recommend the right solution.
Yes. We can reserve spaces, add a sub-panel if helpful, and lay out the panel for future transfer equipment. As a Generac dealer/service technician, we can also design a turnkey standby solution when you’re ready.