Built for desert homes
110° summers that push air conditioners to the limit and hard water that wears out water heaters and fixtures — we know your climate.
Panel Upgrades in St. George
Your panel decides what your home can safely run
Every circuit in your home starts at the electrical panel. Many older St. George houses still have 100-amp panels, and some still have fuse boxes, which were built for a fraction of what families use now. Add central air running all afternoon, a hot tub, a workshop or an electric car, and an undersized panel shows it with tripping breakers, dimming lights and no room left for new circuits.
Element’s licensed electricians replace and upgrade panels to match how you actually use power. We run a load calculation, recommend the right size, often a 200-amp service, and handle the installation to code. We also add subpanels for casitas, garages and additions, repair heat-damaged panels and install smart panels that let you watch usage from your phone. Planning a charger? Pair the upgrade with EV charger installation.
- Load Calculation Sized to your appliances, AC and future plans.
- Licensed and Insured Installed safely and to current electrical code.
- Free Estimates An upfront price before any work is scheduled.
Time to Upgrade?
Reasons to upgrade your electrical panel
Any one of these is worth having a licensed electrician look at your panel.
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A Fuse Box
Fuses weren’t designed for today’s loads and are hard to expand.
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Constant Tripping
Breakers trip whenever the AC, dryer and microwave overlap.
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A 60- or 100-Amp Panel
Smaller services often can’t support central air plus new additions.
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An EV on the Way
A Level 2 charger needs room in the panel for a large circuit.
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New Big Loads
A spa, workshop, solar or a casita adds demand the panel must carry.
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Heat or Scorch Marks
A warm panel cover, buzzing or burn marks need attention now.
What We Install
Panel work for every kind of home
From a single faulty breaker to a full service replacement.
- Panel Upgrades More capacity, often 200 amps, with new breakers and wiring.
- Fuse Box Replacement Old fuses swapped for a modern, resettable breaker panel.
- Subpanels Added power for garages, casitas, workshops and additions.
- Panel Repair Loose lugs, failed breakers and heat damage repaired.
- Smart Panels Track circuit-by-circuit usage and manage loads from your phone.
- Surge Protection A whole-home surge device added while the panel is open.
How It Works
How a panel upgrade comes together
We handle the planning so the power is off for as little time as possible.
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Inspect and Calculate
We review your panel and wiring and run a load calculation.
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Approve the Plan
You get the recommended size and an upfront price.
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Coordinate the Day
We arrange the work and the utility steps so you know when power goes off.
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Install and Label
We install the panel, test every circuit and label it clearly.
Southern Utah crews. Desert‑tough service.
Why Southern Utah homeowners choose Element
Two offices, one local team
Real offices in St. George and Hurricane, with crews serving Washington, Santa Clara, Ivins, Cedar City and Springdale — not a call center.
Award-winning work
Voted Best of Southern Utah Gold in 2025 and 2026, and Best of Iron County 2025.
Here 24/7
Burst pipe at 2 a.m. or no AC on a 110° Sunday — a real technician answers the call.
Is your panel holding you back?
Get a free estimate from a licensed St. George electrician, with financing available on larger projects.
Maintenance Membership
Ready for 110° desert summers.
Seasonal checkups for every system in your home.
Seasonal checkups catch small problems before they become emergencies — and keep your systems running efficiently all year.
- Annual whole-home plumbing inspection
- Water heater flush & safety check
- Seasonal heating & AC tune-ups
- Priority scheduling for members
- Member savings on repairs
Panel upgrade questions from St. George homeowners
How do I know what size panel I need?
We add up what your home uses and plans to use: central air, water heating, cooking, laundry, any spa or pool equipment and future additions like a car charger. That load calculation tells us the right service size. Many homes upgrade to 200 amps, but we size to your house, not a default.
Is a fuse box dangerous?
A fuse box in good condition isn’t automatically unsafe, but it has limits. Fuses can be replaced with the wrong size, there’s rarely room to add circuits, and older wiring behind them may be worn. Replacing it with a breaker panel is safer and makes future work much easier.
Will I lose power during the upgrade?
Yes, for part of the day. A panel replacement requires disconnecting service while we work. We’ll tell you the expected window ahead of time and coordinate the steps that involve the utility. Most homeowners plan around it by scheduling a weekday and keeping the fridge closed until power returns.
Do I need an upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. Some panels have room for a 240-volt charger circuit; others are already near capacity once the AC and appliances are counted. We check yours first with a load calculation and explain what we find. See EV charger installation for how we plan the circuit and choose the breaker size.
Can I finance a panel upgrade?
Yes. Financing is available, which helps when a panel upgrade comes up alongside other work like a new air conditioner or a car charger. See our financing options or ask during your free estimate, and we’ll include the details with your upfront price.
*Offers cannot be combined with other promotions or applied to dispatch fees. No cash value. Must present offer at time of service. Call for details.