Most Goleta panel upgrades move a 100-amp panel or fuse box to 200-amp service and cost about $3,200 to $5,500. Blue Moon Electrical pulls the City of Goleta permit, coordinates the disconnect and reconnect with Southern California Edison, and meets the inspector. Panel work gets a free estimate.
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Signs you need a new panel
- Breakers trip when the AC and microwave run together.
- The panel is warm, buzzing, or you still have a fuse box.
- The home has a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel (found in some 1960s and 1970s Goleta homes). Replace these, do not repair them.
- You are adding an EV charger, an ADU, a heat pump or solar.
Why summer is a good time to check
When the AC runs for hours, a 100-amp panel is pushed hardest. Breakers that trip only in summer are a sign the panel has no headroom left. Upgrading before you add load is cheaper than paying twice.
What the upgrade involves
- Load check and a look at the meter and service entrance.
- Written price after the on-site assessment.
- City of Goleta permit, pulled by us.
- Southern California Edison disconnect and reconnect, coordinated by us.
- New panel installed, breakers labeled, grounded and bonded.
- Inspection by the city.
What affects the price
| What changes the cost | Why |
|---|---|
| Meter or service line work | Adds about $1,500 to $4,000 if the service entrance must be replaced |
| Amperage | 200 amps costs more than 100 amps |
| Panel location | Tight spots and finished walls take longer |
| Extra circuits or a subpanel | Added breakers and wire |
How long it takes
Most residential upgrades are a one-day job. Power is off for several hours while we swap the panel and Edison reconnects.
Need an electrician in Goleta? Call (805) 222-7592.
