Your electrical panel is the heart of your home or business electrical system. An outdated or undersized panel creates safety hazards, limits the number of circuits you can have, and struggles to meet modern electrical demands. Unity Power & Light provides professional electrical panel upgrades throughout Aiken, SC and surrounding areas.
Signs You Need a Panel Upgrade
Your Panel Is Outdated
If you have a Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or fuse-based panel, it should be replaced immediately. These panels are known safety hazards and no longer meet modern electrical codes.
Frequent Circuit Breaker Trips
Constantly resetting breakers is a sign your panel is overloaded and can't handle your electrical demand. This is both inconvenient and dangerous.
Adding Major Appliances
Installing an EV charger, hot tub, backup generator, or new HVAC system often requires a panel upgrade to handle the additional electrical load safely.
Renovations or Additions
Adding rooms, finishing a basement, or major remodeling typically requires additional circuits. An undersized panel may not have the capacity for these additions.
Flickering Lights
Lights that dim or flicker when appliances turn on indicate your panel is struggling to distribute power properly throughout your home or business.
Burning Smell or Scorch Marks
EMERGENCY: If you notice a burning smell near your panel or see scorch marks, this is a fire hazard. Turn off power if safe and call us immediately at (803) 220-4491.
Our Panel Upgrade Process
Assessment & Quote
We inspect your current panel, assess your electrical needs, and provide a flat-rate quote before any work begins. No surprises, no hidden fees.
Permit Application
We handle all permit applications with the City of Aiken or Aiken County. You don't have to deal with the paperwork—we take care of everything.
Professional Installation
Our licensed electricians install your new panel with proper grounding, organized circuit labeling, and clean workmanship. Most installations take 4-6 hours.
Inspection & Approval
We coordinate the final inspection with local authorities to ensure your new panel meets all safety codes and regulations. Your installation is guaranteed to pass.
Panel Sizes We Install
100-Amp Service
Suitable for smaller homes with minimal electrical demands. However, most modern homes benefit from upgrading to 200-amp service.
200-Amp Service
Most Popular - The standard for modern homes. Provides ample capacity for all typical appliances, HVAC systems, and future additions like EV chargers.
400-Amp Service
For larger homes, properties with extensive electrical demands, or buildings with multiple units. Provides maximum capacity and flexibility.
What's Included in Your Panel Upgrade
Common Panel Upgrade Scenarios in Aiken
Federal Pacific Panel Replacement
Many older Aiken homes have Federal Pacific panels, which are known fire hazards. We replace these with modern, safe panels that protect your property.
100-Amp to 200-Amp Upgrade
The most common upgrade we perform. This gives you the capacity to add central air conditioning, electric vehicle charging, or other modern conveniences.
Generator Preparation
Installing a whole-home backup generator requires a transfer switch and often a panel upgrade to ensure your system can handle the load during power outages.
Fuse Box Replacement
If you still have an old fuse box, it's time for an upgrade. Modern circuit breaker panels are safer, more convenient, and provide better protection for your electrical system.
Why Choose Unity for Panel Upgrades
Ready to Upgrade Your Electrical Panel?
Serving Aiken, SC and surrounding communities including North Augusta, Graniteville, New Ellenton, Jackson, and Clearwater. Get your flat-rate quote today.