Panel & breaker upgrades · Chicago west suburbs
Electrical Panel Upgrade in Chicago's West Suburbs.
Breakers tripping, lights dimming when the AC kicks in, or planning an EV charger or addition? We upgrade older 100 and 150 amp services to 200 amps, with the permit, utility coordination and inspection handled for you.
When you need one
Older panels were not built for today's homes.
Homes with panels rated below 200 amps often struggle with modern loads: central air, kitchen appliances, home offices and EV chargers. Some older panels are also a safety risk in their own right.
We calculate your real electrical load, size the new panel properly, and take care of everything from the permit to the final inspection.
Warning signs
- Breakers that trip often or won't stay reset
- Lights dimming when appliances start
- A warm panel, burning smell or buzzing
- Rust, corrosion or burn marks
- Relying on extension cords
Panels we replace
- Federal Pacific (FPE)
- Zinsco
- Fuse boxes
- Split-bus panels
- 100 amp services
- 150 amp services
Someone searching for a panel upgrade is planning a bigger job and comparing electricians. This page shows the warning signs, what is included and how the permit works, so they can book an assessment with confidence.
How it works
How a panel upgrade works.
Assessment
A licensed electrician checks your current service, calculates your electrical load and recommends the right panel size.
Permit and utility
We pull the permit and coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with your utility company.
Install, test, inspect
We install the new panel, test every circuit and breaker, and coordinate the municipal inspection.
Why Electric Work Force
Panel upgrades done safely and to code.
Electric Work Force Inc. was founded in 2015 with a simple mission: honest, reliable electrical work that puts safety and customer satisfaction first. We are family-owned, based in Berkeley, and we have grown on referrals and repeat customers across Chicago and the western suburbs.
- 4.9 stars from 632+ Google reviews
- Licensed, bonded and insured in Illinois
- Permits, ComEd coordination and inspection handled
- 0% financing for 18 months on approved credit
Our team
Local electricians, fully stocked vans.
Near you
Electrical panel upgrades near you.
Electric Work Force Inc.5620 St Charles Rd
Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 968-1904
Open 24/7, every day of the year
- Berkeley
- Chicago
- Oak Park
- Berwyn
- Cicero
- Oak Brook
- Hinsdale
- Westmont
- Clarendon Hills
- Downers Grove
- Darien
- Woodridge
- Lisle
- Naperville
Questions
Panel upgrade questions, answered.
Is my Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel dangerous?
These panels have documented issues: Federal Pacific breakers may not trip properly under overload, and Zinsco panels are known for connection problems that can overheat. We recommend replacing both.
Do I need 200 amps?
If you are adding major appliances, an EV charger or an addition, or your breakers trip often, 200 amps is usually the right size. We calculate your load before recommending anything.
Who handles the permit and inspection?
We do. All panel work includes the proper permits, utility coordination and the municipal inspection.
Will I know the price before you start?
Yes. We explain the problem, the fix and the cost before any work begins, so there are no surprise fees.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. Financing is available with 0% interest for 18 months on approved credit. You can apply online and get a decision in seconds, with no impact to your credit score.
Panel assessment
Book your panel upgrade assessment.
Tell us about your home and what is happening with your panel, and we will be in touch to set a time.
Open 24/7, every day of the year.
- Load calculated before we quote
- Permit, ComEd and inspection handled
- 0% financing available