200 Amp Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades
Electrical panel upgrades involve completely replacing outdated 60-amp or 100-amp fuse boxes and obsolete breaker panels with heavy-duty 200-amp circuit breaker enclosures. VGN Electrical Contracting removes aged main busbars, installs new dual-pole main service breakers, mounts whole-home surge suppression units, and reorganizes interior branch circuits. This upgrade expands total electrical throughput to power high-draw modern equipment reliably across your property.
Upgrading your electrical service is essential when adding Level 2 electric vehicle charging stations, central heat pumps, backyard hot tubs, or basement apartment suites in Ajax residences. Older 100A systems frequently experience severe thermal overload, tripping main breakers, dimming lights, and hazardous electrical arcing. Expanding your panel capacity eliminates safety hazards, meets updated Ontario Electrical Safety Code specifications, and satisfies strict insurance underwriting requirements.
During the job, a master electrician conducts a comprehensive load calculation, files required Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) permit applications, and coordinates power disconnect and reconnect schedules directly with local utility provider Elexicon Energy. The installation takes approximately 6 to 8 hours, followed by comprehensive circuit labeling, voltage testing, and formal issuance of an official ESA Certificate of Acceptance.
- Full ESA Permit & Elexicon Coordination
- Whole-Home Surge Suppressor Included
- 3-Year Craftsmanship Labor Warranty
- Typical Range: $2,200 – $3,800 All-Inclusive