Is Your Electrical Panel Keeping Up With Your Home?
Upgrade for Modern Power Needs
An outdated or undersized electrical panel (AKA circuit breaker) can limit your home’s power and create safety concerns.
Many older Seattle homes still have 100-amp panels instead of the 200-amp modern requirement. Older panels also weren’t designed for EV chargers, heat pumps, electrical water heaters, and other modern appliances.
At Volt Lab Electric, we can handle the entire process from evaluation and permitting through installation and final inspection, with clean, honest workmanship and straightforward pricing.
Signs You May Need a Panel Upgrade
- Frequent breaker trips
- Flickering lights
- An older 100-amp panel
- Ungrounded two-prong outlets
- Not enough space for new circuits
- Cotton wire covers that degrade over many years, creating a dangerous fire hazard
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Before Service
- Aging breakers and connections
- No room for additional circuits
- Worn components increase overheating and fire risk
- Messy wiring makes troubleshooting and maintenance harder
After Service
- New, modern and simplified
- Ample room for new appliances and power draws
- Virtually zero fire hazard
- Surrounding area is drywalled for protection and polish
And we'll expand, fix or replace your panel so it's up to code and fits your needs.
- Testimonials
What Our Customers Say About Us
Evan was methodical and careful, a quality I prize in electricians. He was able to keep up a running commentary on the work he was doing, and helped me understand exactly what the significance of each choice. He helped with getting the inspection scheduled and it passed inspection easily.
It was fortunate for me to connect with this Electrician I would never consider calling or using any other Electrician this man is trustworthy, efficient and a gentleman to deal with no need to consider anyone else. He will do the job right for you!
I called Volt Lab on Saturday morning and they were accommodating and quick. I told them I had a choir rehearsal and needed evening service. No problem. At 5pm my issues were solved! I love honesty and transparency, and I especially love skilled and efficient service. If you need electrical work, choose Evan Cade and Volt Lab!!
I’m really glad I found VoltLab Electric. Evan, the owner, absolutely went above and beyond. He was quick to respond, showed up on time, and made the whole process super smooth. What really stood out was how he handled some pretty tricky lighting installations in my home but he figured it all out with no stress. On top of that, he’s incredibly easy to talk to, explains everything clearly, and creates a comfortable, respectful environment. Definitely someone I’ll be calling again for future projects.
Evan showed up on time and worked diligently until the job was done. He guessed it would take a half day, but due to complications in my 1917 house wiring it took until 7:00 pm. He did not complain and was patient explaining things as I shadowed him trying to learn what I could. He’s a pleasure to work with and gave me a fair price.
Evan came out for an electrical project on pretty short notice and did a quick and efficient job. He explained how the expensive options weren’t actually the best for what we needed and he gave us a good understanding of how our home electrical system works which will help us a ton in the long run. He is definitely our go to electrician for now on!