Panel Upgrades That Prevent Blackouts This Winter

Winter in Wisconsin puts your home’s electrical system to the test. Between heating systems running nonstop, holiday lighting, space heaters, kitchen appliances, and increased indoor activity, your electrical panel faces far more demand than it was likely designed for—especially if your home is more than 20 years old.



At Ebert Electric, we’ve seen firsthand how outdated panels contribute to blackouts, tripped breakers, damaged appliances, and even electrical fires during the coldest stretch of the year. If you want to protect your home from winter power failures, a panel upgrade is one of the smartest investments you can make.

Let’s break down why panel upgrades matter, how they prevent seasonal outages, and why now is the perfect time to prepare your electrical system for high winter demand.

Why Winter Strains Your Electrical Panel

Cold weather dramatically increases indoor electricity use. Even a panel that functions fine in summer may show signs of overload as soon as temperatures drop.

Major Winter Stress Factors

• Furnaces and boilers cycling more frequently
• Electric heaters or radiant floor heating systems adding load
• Holiday lights and décor drawing continuous power
• More cooking and baking putting pressure on kitchen circuits
• Family gatherings increasing electricity use throughout the home
• Snowblowers, garage heaters, and shop tools adding intermittent spikes

If your panel isn’t equipped to handle these peak loads, it could fail when you need power the most.

Warning Signs Your Panel Can’t Handle Winter Demand

Not sure whether your electrical system is ready? Look for these common signs of overload:

• Breakers tripping repeatedly
• Lights flickering or dimming when appliances turn on
• Buzzing or crackling noises
• Warm or discolored breaker switches
• Outlets that don’t work or feel warm
• Burning smells near the panel
• Frequent use of extension cords or power strips
• A panel older than 20–30 years

If you’re seeing any of these symptoms, winter will only make them worse.

How Panel Upgrades Prevent Winter Blackouts

A modern electrical panel provides higher capacity, more stable power distribution, and better protection for your home’s wiring and appliances.

Key Benefits of Upgrading Your Panel

• Increased Power Capacity: Supports all home systems simultaneously without tripping.
• Improved Safety: Reduces risk of overheating, sparks, and electrical fires.
• Consistent Voltage: Prevents flickering lights and equipment malfunction.
• Future-Ready Infrastructure: Supports EV chargers, solar, smart-home devices, and new appliances.
• Stable Performance During Peak Load: Keeps your home powered even in subzero temperatures.

Upgrading your electrical service is about more than convenience—it’s about safety and long-term reliability.

Outdated Fuse Boxes and Old Breaker Panels Put Homes at Risk

Many older homes in New London still operate with:

• 60-amp or 100-amp service
• Old fuse boxes
• Obsolete breaker panels that no longer meet safety codes

These systems were never designed for today’s energy demands. Upgrading to a 200-amp panel ensures your home can safely handle modern electrical loads—especially during Wisconsin winters.

Winter Readiness: Why Now Is the Time to Upgrade

Panel upgrades are best done before the coldest months hit. Doing it now helps you:

• Avoid emergency outages during freezing temperatures
• Protect your furnace, appliances, and electronics from damage
• Ensure safe holiday lighting and décor
• Prepare for winter storms that stress local power grids
• Eliminate electrical bottlenecks that cause repeated breaker trips

Proactive upgrades mean peace of mind all season long.

What’s Included in a Professional Panel Upgrade from Ebert Electric?

We take a full-system approach to ensure your home is safe, compliant, and ready for high-demand months.

Our Process Includes:

• Full inspection of your current electrical system
• Assessment of potential overload risks
• Replacement with a modern, code-compliant breaker panel
• Upgrading main service lines if necessary
• Proper grounding and bonding
• Labeling and organizing all circuits
• Testing and verification for safe operation

Our team ensures the work is clean, safe, and built to last for decades.

A Panel Upgrade Is an Investment in Comfort, Safety, and Reliability

Blackouts aren’t just inconvenient—they can be dangerous during Wisconsin winters, when heat and electricity are essential. A panel upgrade protects:

• Your family
• Your appliances
• Your furnace
• Your electronics
• Your daily comfort and safety

When the temperature drops, you want confidence that your electrical system will keep up.

Prepare Your Home for Winter with Ebert Electric

Serving New London and the surrounding communities, Ebert Electric provides reliable, professional panel upgrades built to withstand harsh Wisconsin winters. We help homeowners eliminate electrical hazards, increase capacity, and improve overall system performance.

Don’t wait for an outage to expose a weak electrical panel. Upgrade now and stay powered all winter long.

Serving New London, Hortonville, Manawa, Weyauwega, and nearby areas
Safe. Reliable. Winter-Ready.

Contact Ebert Electric today for a panel inspection or upgrade estimate—and keep your home powered, comfortable, and protected this winter.