Electric Panel Replacement

Unfortunately, many homes in North Idaho are sporting outdated electrical panels like they’re a vintage fashion statement—definitely in need of a makeover!

The electrical panel, commonly referred to as the “breaker box,” is the core of your home’s electrical system. It serves as the connection between your home and power lines, safeguarding you against overloads and other risks. While replacing an electrical panel may seem straightforward, a simple error can lead to various issues. A installation can leave your electrical system vulnerable to elements like weather and rust, posing potential dangers to you and your family. Therefore, it's best to hire a qualified professional instead of attempting the replacement yourself.

Problem Solved Electric provides a comprehensive range of electrical services, including panel, throughout Kootenai County Our certified and highly skilled electricians prioritize your safety and exceptional service.

Signs your panel is due

Breakers that trip constantly, lights that dim when the well pump or dryer kicks on, warm spots or buzzing at the panel, and any panel still fused rather than breakered - these are all signs worth a professional look. If your home still has a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel, common in houses built before the mid-1980s around Coeur d'Alene and Dalton Gardens, replacement is strongly recommended: both brands have documented failure-to-trip problems that make them a fire risk.

100 amps then, 200 amps now

Many older North Idaho homes were built with 100-amp service, which made sense before heat pumps, hot tubs, shops, and EV chargers. A 200-amp upgrade gives your home the capacity for modern loads and future plans, and it is the natural moment to clean up decades of add-on wiring. If you are planning an EV charger, generator hookup, or shop, it is worth sizing the panel for all of it at once.

What a panel replacement involves

We do a load calculation, replace the panel and breakers, correct any double-tapped or undersized circuits we find, and coordinate the power shutoff and reconnect with your utility - Avista or Kootenai Electric, depending on where you live. The work is permitted and inspected through the State of Idaho, and most replacements are done in a single day so you are not without power overnight.

Where we work

We replace and upgrade electrical panels across Coeur d'Alene, Hayden, Post Falls, Dalton Gardens, Rathdrum, Athol, Spirit Lake, and into Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley, Washington.

Why homeowners call us

Problem Solved Electric is a licensed, insured journeyman electrician crew rated 5.0 stars across more than 130 Google reviews. You will know what we are doing, why, and what it costs before we start.

Send us a photo of your panel - just open the door and snap the breakers - and we will tell you exactly what shape it is in and what an upgrade would take. Call or text (208) 352-0662.

Frequently asked questions about panel replacement

Do you replace and upgrade electrical panels? Yes. Electrical panel repair, replacement, and upgrades are core services for us. We are licensed and insured, and we handle the permit and inspection for you.

How do I get an accurate quote for panel work? Call or text a photo of your electrical panel to 208-352-0662. A photo helps us give you a faster, more accurate quote before any work starts.

What areas do you serve for panel replacement? We serve Hayden, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, Rathdrum, Dalton Gardens, Liberty Lake, and Spokane Valley from our home base in Hayden, Idaho.