Burnett Electric
Licensed • Insured • Tuscaloosa, AL
Electrical Panel Upgrades in Tuscaloosa, AL
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Electrical Panel Upgrades in Tuscaloosa, AL

Your electrical panel is the heart of your home's power system. If you live in an older home in Tuscaloosa, AL, your current panel might be overwhelmed by modern appliances. We provide safe, efficient 200-amp and 400-amp panel upgrades.

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Why choose us

Benefits of choosing Burnett Electric

Increased Capacity

Easily power modern HVAC systems, hot tubs, and heavy appliances in your Tuscaloosa home.

Enhanced Safety

Replace outdated or dangerous panels (like Federal Pacific or Zinsco) that are known fire hazards.

Code Compliance

Ensure your home meets current electrical codes, essential for selling or insuring your property.

Room to Grow

Add new circuits easily for future home additions or renovations.

Surge Protection

Integrate whole-home surge protection directly at the source during your panel upgrade.

Reliable Performance

Say goodbye to constantly tripping breakers and flickering lights.

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Common problems

Signs you need this service

  • Flipping tripped breakers on a daily or weekly basis
  • Hearing buzzing or crackling sounds coming from the breaker box
  • Smelling a burning odor near your electrical panel
  • Needing adapters to plug in three-prong cords
  • Planning to buy an electric vehicle or install a hot tub
  • Home inspector flagging an outdated fuse box during a sale
Our process

Simple, transparent, done right

1

Evaluation

We calculate your Tuscaloosa home's electrical load to determine the right panel size.

2

Permitting

We secure all required permits from the city of Tuscaloosa and coordinate with the power company.

3

Installation

We carefully remove the old panel and install the new one, minimizing your downtime.

4

Inspection

We handle the final inspection to guarantee the work is 100% up to code.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Most residential panel upgrades can be completed in a single day. We coordinate with the utility company to minimize the time you are without power.
For most modern homes, a 200-amp panel is standard. If you have a very large home, multiple EVs, or heavy electric heating, 400 amps might be necessary.
No. Panel upgrades require pulling permits, disconnecting utility power, and working with lethal voltages. It must be done by a licensed electrician.
While it won't directly lower power consumption, it ensures your appliances run efficiently and safely without overloading circuits.
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