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About this 200A electrical panel upgrade in Gastonia, NC
Our Charlotte team from the Matthews branch completed a 200A main electrical panel upgrade for homeowner Fred Mcrae in Gastonia. Led by technician Christian Cedillos, this Panels & Service Upgrades project brought the home’s service equipment up to current code, improved safety, and streamlined future maintenance with clear circuit labeling and documentation.
Completed on August 27, 2025, this Electrical Panel Upgrade included permits and inspection, grounding and bonding corrections, whole-home surge protection, and a comprehensive breaker refresh to match the home’s load needs.
What we upgraded and why it matters
- 200A indoor main panel (aluminum bus): Replaced the existing panel, installed a new main lug, reconnected the service entrance conductors, and carefully transferred existing branch circuits.
- Grounding and bonding: Verified and corrected grounding and bonding to enhance fault protection and reduce shock risk.
- Circuit identification: Fully labeled the new panel to simplify future troubleshooting and service.
- Whole-home surge protection: Added a dedicated device to help protect sensitive electronics and appliances from damaging voltage spikes.
- Permits and inspection: Work was permitted and scheduled for inspection to align with local and state electrical codes.
- Limited power support during outage: Planned utility downtime was minimized with temporary accommodations to keep essential needs covered during the cutover.
- Transferable panel warranty: The new panel carries a 20-year transferable warranty, providing long-term peace of mind.
This upgrade ensures the home’s service equipment is safer, more reliable, and ready for today’s power demands.
Breakers replaced during the upgrade
- (20) 20A standard breakers: Small appliance and general-use circuits.
- (4) 15A standard breakers: Bathroom lighting and standard branch circuits.
- (2) 50A standard breakers: High-demand loads like ranges, heaters/furnaces, small subpanels, or EV charging.
- (1) 90A standard breaker: Suitable for larger appliances or subpanels as required.
- (1) 30A double-pole breaker: Typical for appliances such as a dryer, water heater, air condenser, spa, or EV charger.
All terminations were torqued to manufacturer specifications, and conductor sizes were verified to match breaker ratings.
Built to current code and ready for inspections
As local inspectors continue to implement NEC 2020 provisions, some homes may be required to upgrade certain branch circuits to AFCI protection. AFCI devices can reveal preexisting wiring issues—such as shared neutrals—that may require additional diagnostic work. Our team prepares homeowners for these possibilities and provides clear guidance if any remediation is recommended by the inspector.
PowerCare Membership benefits added for this home
Fred also enrolled in our PowerCare Membership to keep the new panel and safety devices in top condition. Benefits include:
- Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty: If our work fails due to our workmanship, we’ll make it right.
- $0 Yearly Safety Check: Site test of electrical safety devices, inspection of main electrical equipment and panel, and GFCI/disconnect testing.
- $0 Annual Panel Tune-up: Re-tension lugs and breaker terminals, apply antioxidant where applicable, perform a voltage variance test, clean the panel interior, and reseal penetrations.
- $0 Dispatch Hold: We waive the dispatch fee if you need us to check a concern.
- Member discount: 8% off qualifying work, up to $500 (membership terms and conditions apply).
Local service you can trust in Gastonia
Touchstone Electric’s Charlotte (Matthews) branch serves Gastonia, NC with permitted, code-compliant electrical panel upgrades and service upgrades. We prioritize safety, clear communication, and tidy workmanship so your home is protected and your system is easy to understand and maintain.
Customer feedback
Fred praised our work on this project. Read the review on Google: View customer review