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Electrical Panel Upgrades

Your electrical panel is the heart of your home's power system — and if it's outdated, undersized, or overloaded, it can mean tripped breakers, flickering lights, or worse, a genuine fire risk. Bix Electrical specializes in upgrading old or failing panels to safely handle the demands of modern homes, from new appliances and EV chargers to home additions.

Signs you may need a panel upgrade:

  • Breakers trip frequently, even with normal use

  • Your panel still uses fuses instead of breakers

  • You're adding a major appliance, hot tub, or EV charger

  • Your home is over 25 years old and the panel hasn't been replaced

  • You notice burning smells, buzzing, or warm spots in or near your panel

Every upgrade performed is brought fully up to current code, with all necessary permits and inspections handled for you. We'll walk you through what your home actually needs — no guesswork. 

Not sure if you're seeing the warning signs? Read our full guide on How to know if your home needs a panel upgrade.

​If you're also adding an EV charger, it may require a panel upgrade first — see our EV Charger Installation page. Panel upgrades are also often paired with a generator install — see our Generator Installation page.

Outdated, overloaded electrical panel before upgrade in a Chesapeake, VA home
Newly upgraded electrical panel installed by Bix Electrical in Chesapeake, VA

CONTACT US

Class A Electrical Contractor License # 2705186412

Master Electrician 

Licensed and insured

1545 Crossways Blvd., Suite 250,

Chesapeake, Va. 23320

757-296-2142

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