Electrical Panel Upgrades & Breaker Box Replacement
​Your electrical panel is the heart of your home's electrical system. It routes power to your appliances, lighting, electronics, and climate control. However, many older homes in the Huntington Beach area still rely on outdated electrical panels that simply weren't built to handle modern electrical demands.
If you are adding high-powered appliances, installing an EV charger, or dealing with constantly tripping breakers, it’s time for a main service panel upgrade. Makena Electric provides safe, professional electrical panel replacements to modernize your property and protect your family.
Signs Your Home Needs a Panel Upgrade
An outdated electrical panel isn't just inconvenient—it can be a serious fire hazard. Consider upgrading if you experience:
Flickering or Dimming Lights
Especially when major appliances like the air conditioner or refrigerator kick on.
Frequently Tripping Breakers
A sign that your circuits are overloaded and struggling to keep up.
Outdated Brand Hardware
Older panels (such as Federal Pacific or Zinsco) are notoriously unreliable and often fail to trip during an overload.
Adding New Tech
Planning for a kitchen remodel, central AC installation, or a home EV charging station.
Our Panel & Service Upgrade Solutions
We handle the entire upgrade process seamlessly, managing everything from utility coordination to final safety inspections:
200-Amp Service Upgrades
Boost your home's total capacity from 100 or 125 amps up to a modern 200-amp service to future-proof your electrical system.
Breaker Box Replacements
Swap out aging, corroded, or damaged enclosures with premium, modern hardware.
Subpanel Installations
Expand your circuit options for detached garages, outdoor kitchens, home additions, or workshops.
Whole-House Surge Protection
Protect your sensitive electronics and smart home systems from unpredictable grid spikes.
Safe, Reliable, and Code-Compliant Craftsmanship
As a fully licensed C-10 electrical contractor, we treat your home’s safety as our number one priority. We pull all necessary local permits, coordinate directly with the utility company (SCE) for standard service disconnects, and ensure the entire installation is perfectly grounded, clean, and fully compliant with the latest NEC standards.
