Breaker Panel Service & Maintenance in Santa Clarita

We recommend a professional maintenance visit every 2–3 years, or sooner if you’ve added major loads (EV charger, new A/C, pool equipment) or notice warm breakers, buzzing, or frequent trips. The high summer heat here exacerbates marginal connections, so routine torque checks and thermal scans are especially valuable.

We plan work to minimize downtime. Expect 30–90 minutes of power interruption while we open the panel, tighten terminations, and test breakers. Critical devices (Wi‑Fi, refrigerators) can be temporarily supported with backup if needed—let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.

Routine maintenance—inspection, tightening, cleaning, breaker testing—does not typically require a permit. If we replace the panel, upgrade service amperage, or add new circuits, the City of Santa Clarita Building and Safety Division will require permits and inspections. We handle the permitting process when needed.

Yes. Some older panels, including certain models by Federal Pacific (Stab‑Lok) and Zinsco, have known issues such as poor breaker-to-bus connections and unreliable tripping. If we find one during maintenance, we’ll document the condition, discuss risks, and provide options for replacement with modern equipment.

Absolutely. During maintenance we assess bus ratings, main breaker size, available spaces, and overall load. For solar, we evaluate 120% bus rule compliance; for EVs, we look at dedicated circuit needs and load management options. You’ll receive clear recommendations and pricing for any necessary upgrades.