Electrical Panel Upgrades in Spokane, WA
Breakers tripping? Lights flickering? Planning a heat pump, hot tub, or EV? Your electrical panel may be what’s holding you back. Westwood Electric upgrades Spokane-area panels safely, to code, with permits and inspection included.
Give your home the capacity it needs
A lot of Spokane homes were wired decades ago for a very different set of appliances. Today’s homes run heat pumps, induction ranges, hot tubs, home offices, and electric vehicles. An outdated or undersized panel can mean nuisance trips, overheating, and no room to add the things you want.
We replace and upgrade residential electrical panels throughout the Spokane area, including 100-amp to 200-amp service upgrades, replacement of older or problem panels, and subpanels for garages, shops, and additions.
Signs you may need a panel upgrade
- Breakers trip often, or you’re still on fuses
- Lights flicker or dim when appliances kick on
- The panel is warm, buzzing, rusty, or has no open breaker spaces
- You’re adding a heat pump, hot tub, EV charger, shop, or addition
- Your home inspector or insurance company flagged the panel
What’s included
- Load calculation to size the panel correctly
- Electrical permit and inspection
- Utility coordination for disconnect/reconnect
- New panel, breakers, and grounding/bonding to current code
- Clean, labeled circuit directory
Planning an EV charger or generator too?
A panel upgrade is often the first step. We can plan your panel around an EV charger installation or a standby generator so everything is done once and done right.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?
Common signs include breakers that trip often, flickering or dimming lights, a panel that feels warm, an older fuse box, or plans to add big loads like a heat pump, hot tub, EV charger, or shop equipment.
Is a 100-amp panel enough?
Many older Spokane homes still have 100-amp service. That may be fine for a small home with gas appliances, but adding electric heat, a heat pump, an EV charger, or a hot tub often calls for a 200-amp upgrade. We'll do a load calculation to tell you for sure.
Do panel upgrades need a permit in Spokane?
Yes. Panel and service upgrades require an electrical permit and inspection. We handle the permit and inspection as part of the job, and coordinate with Avista when the service needs to be disconnected and reconnected.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
It depends on the scope of the job and on utility scheduling for the disconnect and reconnect. We’ll walk you through the timeline, including when your power will be off, with your free estimate.