Did You Know ...
The average home has 20-30 circuit breakers ; and, electrical panels MUST have accurate labeling on the panel door, indicating which areas or appliances each breaker controls in the home.
Personalized Touch by tce
When you decide to partner with Twin Cities Electric for your home's electrical panel upgrade, repair, or installation, we provide the very same depth of care and attention to detail as we do in our own home.
This tailored home service experience leaves our clients with peace of mind, knowing the job will be done right the first time — you and your family will have the lasting feeling of confidence, safety and proper home functionality for a lifetime.
Panel Age
Burns/Charring
Double-Tapping
You should not see wires inserted into the "holes" of of the housing.
Proper Labeling
This ensures it is clearly indicated what each circuit breaker corresponds to within your home.
Damaged Wires
Proper Size
Grounding
Water Bonding
This ensures there is no risk of anyone in your home being shocked if the system becomes energized.
Panel Enclosure
1. Assessment + planning
We begin by listening to YOU, the homeowner, to fully understand, evaluate and calculate your home's electrical load requirements; then we assess the existing electrical panel's condition, detailed below:
2. obtaining permits
At Twin Cities Electric, you're not hiring a 'handyman' ... you're partnering with Pete Cicconi, a Licensed Master Electrician and Licensed Electrical Contractor.
TCE's attention to detail for code compliance and your home's safety is unrivaled, which is precisely why we'll ALWAYS obtain the proper permits from local authorities — this ensures our work is 100% licensed, warrantied, insured and guarantee-backed.
3. Disconnecting Power
Before any electrical panel work is performed, we will turn off power to the home at the main disconnect for everyone's safety.
It is at this point when we will begin the work of repairing and/or upgrading your existing electrical panel to make sure it is properly functioning, up to code, and safe for you and your family to resume everyday life activities within and around your home.
*In the event you need and agreed to an electrical panel replacement, we will proceed with that service.
4. panel replacement
We will safely remove the old panel and install the new panel while ensuring it's properly grounded to prevent electrical hazard — this is accomplished by upgrading your grounding electrode system and installing intersystem bonding that is compatible, up to code for your utility company.
At this point, we highly recommend installing whole home surge protection.
Additionally, if we need to upgrade or replace wiring to meet the new panel's specifications — or to comply with current code — we will ensure this is done in a manner that does not interrupt your daily activities. You have a life, and we understand that.
5. circuit breaker installation
The new circuit breakers will be installed in the new panel while ensuring they are properly sized and configured according to your home's specific electrical needs.
Due to our white-glove approach to providing you with only the highest quality service, performance, and safety standard practices, we highly recommend upgrading to AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters, commonly known as Shock Guard) and GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, commonly known as Fire Guard) circuit breakers if you do not already have them.
6. Circuit Labeling
Have you ever seen an old panel with random circuit breaker labels, and you have no clue "what does what", or "turns this and that off/on"? ... yeah, so have we!
When we're done labeling your new panel, there will be absolutely no confusion about what each and every circuit breaker connects to in your home.
This is often an overlooked and/or poorly-done aspect of 'local electrical handymen' services.
7. Final Inspection
Rest assured, Twin Cities Electric gets it done right the first time — when we are entrusted into your home to work on your electrical systems, we take it seriously.
We will make sure our work 100% complies with local codes and regulations.
8. Restoring Power
After the new electrical panel passes the inspection, we will turn the power to the home on and thoroughly test that all the circuits are functioning correctly.
9. documentation
You know that story about a tree falling in the woods and someone hearing it? Yeah, we thought so ...
At Twin Cities Electric, we certify and gurantee our work and provide you with detailed documentation regarding every aspect of the services we did for you.
When you work with us, you'll never be left in the dark about a single thing — we look forward to you letting us brighten your day!
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff ...
Our Process
5 Steps To Safety & Comfort
Step 1
Consultation
Reach out to us by phone or by filling out the form and providing us with as many details as possible
Step 2
Assessment
We’ll arrive at your location and inspect the space in detail in order to determine the best approach
Step 3
Work
After we sign the contract for your electrical project, we’ll get started on your project.
Step 4
Step 1
Follow-Up
We’ll make a follow-up call 3 days after the work to make sure everything is running smoothly.
Step 5
Step 1
Enjoy
You’ve made a wise decision. It’s time to discover how living in a smart, efficient home feels!