5 Signs Your Electrical Panel Needs an Upgrade (Before It Becomes a Problem)

If Your Electrical Panel Could Talk, Here’s What It Would Say…

Your electrical panel is the unsung hero of your home. It keeps the lights on, the fridge running, the AC blowing, and your favorite gadgets powered up. But like anything with a job to do, it can get worn out, overloaded, or simply too outdated to keep up.

In Central Oklahoma, older homes often still have their original panels. And with today’s appliances and technology, many of those panels just weren’t built to handle the load.

Here are 5 clear signs it may be time for an upgrade.

1. Your Breakers Trip Frequently

If you’re flipping breakers back on more often than you’re flipping light switches, your panel is telling you it’s overloaded.

A few occasional trips = normal.

Multiple trips a week = not normal.

This can signal:

• Overloaded circuits

• Outdated wiring

• A panel that can’t handle your home’s electrical needs anymore

2. Your Lights Flicker When Appliances Turn On

If your lights dim when the AC, microwave, or dryer kicks on, that usually means your panel is struggling to distribute power evenly.

This is one of the earliest warning signs of load imbalance.

3. Your Panel is Warm to the Touch

Your electrical panel should never feel warm.

Warmth = resistance.

Resistance = heat, which can become a safety hazard.

This is one to address sooner rather than later.

4. You’ve Added New Appliances or Upgrades

New appliances = new electrical demand.

Common load-increasing upgrades:

• Electric dryer

• Tankless water heater

• Hot tub

• Double oven

• Shop tools

• EV charger

If your home wasn’t wired with these in mind, it may need panel expansion.

5. Your Home is 20+ Years Old

Electrical needs have changed a LOT over the last two decades. If your panel hasn’t been evaluated in a while, it’s time.

Why This Matters

An outdated or overloaded electrical panel can lead to:

• Equipment and appliance damage

• Overheating

• Power loss

• Fire hazards

Proactive upgrades cost far less than emergency repairs.

How We Can Help

At Premier Electrical Solutions, we:

• Inspect your panel and wiring

• Determine the correct panel size for your home

• Provide clear, up-front pricing

• Upgrade safely and to modern electrical code

No upselling, just practical, reliable solutions.

Serving Central Oklahoma

Choctaw • Harrah • Shawnee • McLoud • Tecumseh • Guthrie • Jones • Luther • OKC Metro

Ready to Have Your Panel Checked?

📞 Call: 405-319-0313 or ➡️ Request a Call Back from our website.