Panel Upgrades & Replacement

Electrical Panel Upgrades & FPE Replacement

Outdated or undersized electrical panels are a safety risk and a bottleneck. MBH Electrical Contractors upgrades and replaces panels for New Jersey homes and businesses — including hazardous Federal Pacific (FPE) panels.

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MHReviewed by Michael Hans, Owner & Licensed Electrical Contractor at MBH Electrical Contractors (NJ Lic. #34EB01632700) — powering New Jersey since 1980.Updated August 2026

Panel Upgrades

Panel Upgrades & Replacement

Safer, bigger, code-ready power.

Your electrical panel is the heart of your building's power. When it's undersized, outdated, or a known hazard like a Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) panel, upgrading it protects your property and unlocks capacity for modern loads — EV chargers, HVAC, additions and equipment.

MBH replaces panels and upgrades electrical service to code, safely and cleanly, for both residential and commercial clients across New Jersey.

Service upgrades (100A–400A+)
Panel replacement
Federal Pacific / FPE replacement
Subpanels & circuits
Code corrections
EV & HVAC capacity

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Capabilities

Panel & service work done right.

Service Upgrades

Increase your electrical service to support modern loads.

FPE Panel Replacement

Replace hazardous Federal Pacific panels with safe, modern gear.

Panel Replacement

Swap failing, corroded or overloaded panels for reliable ones.

Subpanels & Circuits

Add subpanels and dedicated circuits for equipment and additions.

EV & HVAC Capacity

Add capacity for EV chargers, heat pumps and new equipment.

Code Corrections

Bring older wiring and panels up to current code safely.

Our Process

How MBH delivers it.

Inspect

We evaluate your panel, service and loads.

Recommend

We propose the right service size and panel.

Replace

We install, permit and coordinate the utility and inspection.

Certify

You get safe, code-compliant, expandable power.

Federal Pacific

Why Federal Pacific (FPE) panels get replaced.

Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) panels and their Stab-Lok breakers are a well-documented fire hazard — breakers that may fail to trip under fault conditions. If your New Jersey home or building still has an FPE panel, replacing it is one of the most important safety upgrades you can make. Learn more on our dedicated Federal Pacific panel page.

MBH Electrical Contractors replaces FPE panels and upgrades service throughout Essex, Morris, Passaic, Bergen, Hudson, Somerset and Hunterdon counties.

FAQ

Questions about panel upgrades.

How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?

Signs include a full panel with no room for circuits, frequent breaker trips, an undersized service for new loads (EV, HVAC), aluminum wiring, or a known-hazard FPE panel.

Why are Federal Pacific panels dangerous?

FPE Stab-Lok breakers have a documented history of failing to trip under fault, creating a fire risk. See our FPE panel page and replace them.

What service size do I need for EV charging?

It depends on your existing loads. We perform a load calculation and recommend the right service — often 200A or more for homes adding EV and HVAC.

Do you handle the permit and inspection?

Yes. MBH pulls permits, coordinates the utility, and handles inspection for every panel and service upgrade.

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Tell us about your commercial or residential electrical project. An MBH Electrical Contractors estimator will follow up fast — or call (973) 576-5446 to talk to a real person now.

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