Panel Upgrades
When Should You Replace or Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
Six common triggers for an electrical panel upgrade in Austin homes.
December 20, 2025 6 min read Civitas Electrical Team
Short answer
Upgrade your panel if you're adding EV charging, see repeated breaker trips, have an old Federal Pacific / Zinsco / Challenger panel, are getting denied insurance, or are planning solar or major renovations.
Six common triggers
EV install. Solar or battery. Insurance denial. Old recalled panels. Repeated trips. Major remodel.
FAQ
Is it a one-day job?
Most residential 100A → 200A upgrades complete in a single day.
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