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Electrical Panel Upgrade and Surge Protection in Garner, NC
Our Raleigh branch completed a comprehensive 200-amp electrical service upgrade and whole-home surge protection for homeowner Tomas Borbon in Garner, NC. On December 18, 2024, our licensed electricians Steve Goheen and Francisco Martinez replaced both the indoor and outdoor main panels, updated breakers, pulled permits, and coordinated inspection—bringing the home’s power distribution up to current code and improving safety and reliability.
What We Completed
- Permitting and inspection: We handled the permit process and ensured the installation met current electrical codes.
- Indoor and outdoor 200A main panel replacements: New aluminum-bus panels installed, grounded, bonded, and accurately labeled, with existing circuits reconnected.
- Breaker updates: Installed a balanced selection of new breakers for standard branch circuits and major appliances, including 15A and 20A single-pole breakers and multiple double-pole breakers (30A, 50A, 60A, 70A) for heavier loads.
- Surge protection: Whole-home surge protector added at the main panel to divert excess voltage and help protect sensitive electronics and appliances.
- Feeder conductors: Installed 2/0 THHN conductors sized for 200A service as part of the upgrade.
- Planned outage support: Power was scheduled off during the panel change; generator options were made available for limited temporary use during the outage.
Why Upgrade a Main Panel?
Older or undersized panels can lead to nuisance tripping, overheating, and limitations when adding new appliances or EV chargers. Upgrading to a modern 200-amp service increases available capacity, improves fault protection, and creates room for future circuits. It also streamlines labeling and grounding/bonding, making the system safer and easier to service.
Whole-Home Surge Protection Benefits
Surge events from lightning, utility grid fluctuations, or large appliances cycling can quietly damage electronics over time. The installed protector at the main panel diverts excess energy to ground, helping to:
- Reduce risk of damage to HVAC, kitchen appliances, home office electronics, and entertainment systems
- Extend the lifespan of sensitive equipment by limiting cumulative surge stress
- Provide added peace of mind with a $10,000, 3-year connected equipment warranty from the surge device
Built for Safety and Longevity
- 20-year transferable panel warranty: The aluminum-bus main panels include a 20-year transferable manufacturer’s warranty.
- Signature Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty: This project is backed by our workmanship warranty for lasting quality.
- Code-compliant installation: Panels were grounded and bonded, circuits reconnected, and directories clearly labeled.
As local jurisdictions continue adopting NEC 2020, some homes may require AFCI upgrades on certain circuits. In some cases, existing wiring conditions (for example, a shared neutral) can cause immediate tripping and may require diagnostic time to correct. Our team explains these scenarios upfront and can perform the necessary troubleshooting if upgrades are required by the inspector.
Local Pros Serving Garner and Greater Raleigh
Touchstone Electric’s Raleigh team delivers reliable panel and service upgrades throughout Garner, NC and nearby communities. Whether you’re modernizing an older home, preparing for new appliances, or looking to improve safety with surge protection, we provide clean, code-compliant installations from start to finish.
Customer Feedback
After completion, our customer praised our work. Read their Google review here: See the review on Google.
Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade in Garner, NC?
If your lights flicker, your breakers trip often, or you’re planning to add high-demand equipment, a properly sized and protected service is essential. Contact Touchstone Electric in Raleigh to schedule a panel evaluation, discuss whole-home surge protection, and plan a smooth, permitted upgrade for your home in Garner.