200 Amp Panel Upgrade Amarillo TX
Patrick Electric Service, Inc.
Power your modern home safely. Upgrading from 100 amp to 200 amp service to support EV chargers, generators, and heavy electrical loads.
If you're planning to install an EV charger, a standby generator, or a major home addition, you've likely been told your current 100 amp service isn't enough. You need a 200 amp panel upgrade.
At Patrick Electric Service, Inc., we specialize in heavy-duty electrical upgrades. Older Amarillo homes were built for a different era of electrical consumption. Today's modern conveniences require significantly more capacity, and a 200 amp service provides the robust, reliable power your home needs.
What's Involved in a 200 Amp Upgrade?
A 200 amp upgrade is more comprehensive than a standard Electrical Panel Upgrade. It often requires replacing not just the panel, but the entire electrical service entering your home.
Utility Company Coordination
We coordinate directly with the local utility company to disconnect power, upgrade the service drop (the wires coming from the pole or underground) and the meter base to handle 200 amps. You don't have to navigate the utility red tape alone.
New Meter Base and Panel Installation
We install a new, higher-capacity meter base on the exterior of your home and a new 200 amp circuit breaker panel inside. This involves running thicker, heavier-gauge service entrance cables capable of safely carrying the increased current.
Timeline and Inspections
A full 200 amp upgrade typically takes a full day to complete. We handle all necessary city permits and inspections to ensure your new system is 100% code-compliant and safe before the power is restored.
Why Do You Need 200 Amps?
EV Chargers
Level 2 chargers draw significant continuous power. A 100 amp panel usually cannot safely support the addition of a 40-50 amp dedicated circuit without overloading the system. Learn about EV Charger Installation.
Backup Generators
Integrating a whole-home standby generator and an automatic transfer switch often requires a modern, high-capacity panel to manage the load transfer safely. Learn about Generator Installation.
Ready for More Power?
Contact Patrick Electric Service, Inc. today to schedule an assessment for your 200 amp panel upgrade.