Panels & Service
Panel Upgrades & Service Changes in Hallsville & East Texas
Breakers tripping, a warm or buzzing panel, or no room for new circuits? Rieger Electric upgrades panels and does service changes across East Texas. Call (903) 736-6952.
Panel Upgrades & Service Changes
Your electrical panel is the heart of your home's power. When it gets old or too small, the whole house feels it. Breakers trip. Lights flicker. You run out of room for new circuits.
A panel upgrade or service change fixes that. We replace old, undersized panels with modern ones that can carry the loads East Texas homes use today. We coordinate with your utility or co-op for the disconnect and reconnect, and we pull permits where the city requires them.
If your panel is warm, buzzing, or full, it is time. We will look at what you have and explain what you need in plain language.
Signs you need this
- Breakers that keep tripping, especially when you run more than one thing
- A panel that feels warm, or one that buzzes or hums
- No open spaces left for new circuits
- You are adding an EV charger, a bigger HVAC unit, or a hot tub
- An older panel brand such as Federal Pacific or Zinsco, often flagged by home inspectors and insurers
- Lights that dim or flicker when a big appliance starts
How Rieger Electric does the job
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We look at your panel and your loads
We check the panel size, its condition, and what you actually run in the house. A 100 amp to 200 amp upgrade is common when you add loads or modernize.
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We plan the service change
A service change means coordinating with your electric utility or co-op for the disconnect and reconnect. We handle that scheduling with you.
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We explain the price
You get the full scope and the price before we start. No surprise charges partway through.
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We install and inspect
We install the new panel to Texas code, pull permits where the city requires them, and make sure the inspection passes before we wrap up.
Service equipment
When we upgrade a panel or do a service change, we look at the whole service. That includes the meter base, the service disconnect, and the grounding. We coordinate with your utility or co-op for the disconnect and reconnect, and we pull permits where the city requires them.
What affects the price
We explain the work and the price before we start. These are the things that change the scope, not a quote. Call us for your number.
- Whether you need a 100 amp to 200 amp upgrade or more capacity
- Whether the meter base needs to be replaced or moved
- How much of the service entrance and grounding needs updating
- Coordination with your utility or co-op for disconnect and reconnect
- Whether a permit and inspection are required by your city
Safety and code notes
- A panel that is warm, buzzing, or smells like burning plastic is a safety issue. Do not ignore it. Turn off the affected circuits at the breaker if it is safe and call us.
- Older panel brands such as Federal Pacific and Zinsco are often flagged by home inspectors and insurers because of known failure problems. We can tell you if yours is one of them.
- A service change is not a do-it-yourself job. It involves the utility side of the meter and requires coordination with your provider.
Towns we serve
We serve East Texas within about 50 miles of Hallsville, TX.
Harrison County
Gregg County
Upshur County
Marion County
Panola County
Rusk County
Smith County
Panel Upgrades & Service Changes questions
How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?
Common signs are breakers that keep tripping, a warm or buzzing panel, no room for new circuits, and dimming lights. Adding an EV charger or a bigger HVAC unit often means you need more capacity too.
What is the difference between a panel upgrade and a service change?
A panel upgrade swaps the panel itself. A service change also involves the service entrance and the meter base, and it requires coordination with your electric utility or co-op for disconnect and reconnect.
Do you coordinate with my power company?
Yes. Service changes require coordination with your utility or co-op for the disconnect and reconnect. We work that scheduling out with you.
Are Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels a problem?
They are often flagged by home inspectors and insurers because of known failure problems. If you have one, we can look at it and talk through your options.
Do you pull permits for panel work?
We pull permits where the city requires them and do the work to Texas code.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
A straightforward panel swap is usually a day. A full service change can take longer because it includes the utility disconnect and reconnect and an inspection. We will give you a timeline before we start.
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