Is It Time to Upgrade to a 200-Amp Service Panel?
What New London Homeowners Need to Know About Power, Safety, and Modern Living
If your home was built more than a few decades ago, chances are it was wired with a 100-amp service panel—which was perfectly fine in the 1970s or 1980s. But in today’s world of electric vehicles, home offices, smart appliances, and growing families, your electrical system might be falling behind.
At Ebert Electric, we’ve helped countless homeowners across New London and the greater Northeast Wisconsin area modernize their electrical service. Here’s how to tell if your current panel is maxed out—and whether a 200-amp upgrade is the smart next step.
Why 200-Amps Is the New Standard
A 200-amp panel provides significantly more power capacity, allowing your home to safely run all the modern electrical loads we rely on today—without overloading circuits or risking fire hazards.
Common Reasons to Upgrade:
- You’re adding a hot tub, EV charger, or workshop
- Your breakers trip frequently
- Lights flicker or dim when appliances turn on
- You’ve added square footage or finished a basement/garage
- You're planning a major remodel or addition
Signs Your Current Panel Is Outdated or Overloaded
- Your panel is full and can’t accommodate new circuits
- You have fuse boxes or outdated breaker technology
- Wires feel warm to the touch (dangerous!)
- Buzzing sounds or burn marks near the panel
- Appliances don’t run efficiently or draw too much power
If you’re seeing any of these signs, it’s not just a matter of convenience—it’s a serious safety issue.
Why Now Is the Right Time (Especially in Wisconsin)
Wisconsin homes face unique electrical demands due to cold winters, space heaters, and high energy use in long indoor seasons. Add in summer air conditioning, modern kitchens, and power-hungry electronics, and that old panel could be holding your home back—or worse, putting it at risk.
A 200-amp service panel also increases your home’s value and prepares you for future upgrades—solar, generators, smart home systems, and more.
Work With Local Pros You Can Trust
At Ebert Electric, we specialize in panel upgrades done safely, cleanly, and code-compliantly. We handle everything from permitting to final inspection, and we’re fully licensed, insured, and local to the New London area.
Whether you’re just looking for an inspection or ready to move forward, we’re here to answer your questions honestly—no upselling, no pressure.
Ready to Power Up?
Don’t wait for your panel to fail. Let’s make sure your home is safe, modern, and ready for anything.