⚡ 24/7 Panel Upgrades & Electrical Safety Inspections in Upper Marlboro, MD

Breakers tripping? Panel buzzing? We upgrade fuse boxes and breaker panels to keep your home powered safely — and pass any electrical inspection.

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✔️ Licensed Electricians ✔️ 100–200 Amp Upgrades ✔️ NEC-Compliant & Permit Approved

📍 Proudly serving Upper Marlboro, Bowie, Lanham, Severn & the entire DMV region

🔥 Old Panel? Breakers Tripping? It Might Be More Than Just an Inconvenience.

Most electrical panels last 25–30 years. If yours is older — or shows signs of failure — it could be a serious fire hazard. Whether you’re remodeling, upgrading appliances, or preparing to sell your home, now is the time to inspect or upgrade your panel.

🚨 Common panel problems we see in Upper Marlboro homes:

⚡ Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or outdated fuse boxes still in use
🔥 Buzzing or warm breaker panel
💡 Flickering lights or dimming when appliances run
🔌 Not enough space for EV charger, HVAC, or new additions
🧯 Failed inspection before home sale or insurance renewal

At Essential Plumbing and Electric, we provide full-service panel upgrades, same-day safety inspections, and clean replacements with all permits, labeling, and bonding done right.

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🛠️ Still Have a Federal Pacific or Zinsco Panel?

These are known to overheat or fail under load. We remove and replace them with modern, safe systems.

🔥 Breakers Trip Constantly or Won’t Reset

We inspect for overloads, bad connections, and upgrade your panel so it can handle today’s power needs.

📋 Need to Pass an Electrical Inspection?

Selling your home? Renovating? We handle panel inspections, code corrections, and insurance-required upgrades.

🧰 What We Do: Panel Upgrades, Replacements & Electrical Safety Services

Upgrading your electrical panel is crucial for safety and efficiency, especially if it has become outdated, overloaded, or poses any risk. We specialize in thorough inspections, ensuring that your panel meets all code requirements while also preparing it for future advancements in technology. Our team at Essential Plumbing and Electric is dedicated to transforming your current setup into a reliable and high-performing system, giving you peace of mind and security in your electrical infrastructure.

⚡ 100 to 200 Amp Panel Upgrades

We upgrade residential electrical panels to 150A or 200A to support HVAC, EV chargers, remodels, and more.

📋 Electrical Safety Inspections

We evaluate panel condition, breaker performance, wiring quality, grounding, and load — ideal for pre-sale or insurance compliance.

🧯 Federal Pacific & Zinsco Panel Replacement

We remove fire-prone panels and install safe, modern breaker boxes with full labeling and bonding.

🔌 Subpanel Installation

Need more space? We install subpanels for additions, garages, sheds, or EV charger hookups.

🧰 Fuse Box to Breaker Panel Conversions

Still using a fuse panel? We upgrade to a modern breaker system that’s easier to maintain and safer for your home.

🌩️ Surge Protection & Smart Panel Installs

We add whole-home surge protection and smart load centers that allow for app-based energy monitoring.

Need a full panel upgrade or just want it inspected? Let’s make your home safer today.

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✅ Why We’re the #1 Choice for Panel Upgrades in Upper Marlboro

At Essential Plumbing and Electric, we understand that the safety and reliability of your home’s power system are of utmost importance, which is why DMV homeowners choose us for everything from Federal Pacific service replacements to comprehensive 200 amp service upgrades, ensuring their homes are powered efficiently and securely for years to come.

⚡ Licensed, Bonded & Insured Electricians

We’re certified to upgrade service panels, perform inspections, and handle load evaluations across Maryland and DC.

🔧 We Handle Everything — Start to Finish

From meter base to riser, panel, grounding, and cleanup — we handle it all in one visit.

✔️ Licensed & Insured

🧯 Experts in FPE, Zinsco, & Old Panel Removal

We’ve safely replaced dozens of known-risk panels — and installed clean, labeled upgrades that pass inspection the first time.

⚙️ NEC-Compliant + Permit-Approved Work

We upgrade panels with proper bonding, surge protection, arc-fault/GFCI breakers, and all required permits.

✔️ Permit-Approved Installs

📍 Trusted by Homeowners Across the DMV

We’ve upgraded panels in Bowie, Lanham, Severn, DC, Silver Spring, and across Maryland.

⏱️ Same-Day Emergency Panel Service Available

Panel buzzing? Smell burning plastic? We respond fast — day or night.

✔️ Clean, Labeled Work
✔️ Local & Fast Response

📍 Trusted for Panel Upgrades Across Upper Marlboro & the Entire DMV

At Essential Plumbing and Electric, we offer a wide range of services from swift electrical inspections to comprehensive 200-amp panel replacements, ensuring that local homeowners receive the expertise they need for their electrical systems, and we take pride in sharing the positive feedback from our satisfied clients about our dependable and professional work.

🔹 Upper Marlboro, MD

Full panel replacements, breaker box upgrades, and safety inspections — completed with permits and same-day availability.

🔹 Bowie, MD

We replace Zinsco and Federal Pacific panels and upgrade to 200-amp systems — safe, clean, and labeled.

🔹 Lanham, MD

Failed inspection? We bring your panel up to code fast with full bonding, grounding, and documentation.

🔹 Severn, MD

From overloaded panels to power expansions — we keep Severn homes powered and protected.

🔹 Silver Spring, MD

Fuse box conversions, subpanel installs, and whole-home grounding upgrades done clean and to code.

🔹 Washington, DC

Licensed to work in DC. We install panels in rowhomes, older properties, and new remodels.

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⚡ Let’s Inspect or Upgrade Your Panel — Before It Becomes a Problem.

Whether you’re upgrading appliances, preparing your home for sale, or simply concerned that your electrical panel may pose a safety risk, our team is here to provide the assistance you need. We pride ourselves on being fast, licensed, and local professionals dedicated to ensuring your home operates safely and efficiently.

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❓ Panel Upgrades & Safety Inspections – FAQs

If you find yourself questioning the safety of your electrical panel or wondering whether it requires an upgrade, you are not alone as many homeowners in Upper Marlboro frequently ask us these essential questions about their electrical systems.

❓ How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?

💬 If your breakers trip constantly, your panel is hot or buzzing, or it’s labeled FPE, Zinsco, or Sylvania — it’s time to replace it. We’ll inspect and give you a quote fast.

❓ What does an electrical safety inspection include?

💬 We check your main panel, breakers, wire condition, grounding, bonding, load capacity, and code compliance. You’ll receive a summary of any risks or issues.

❓ Can I upgrade from 100 amp to 200 amp?

💬 Yes! We offer full 200A upgrades with meter base, riser, panel, grounding, and permit. It’s perfect for EVs, remodels, and large appliances.

❓ Are Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels really dangerous?

💬 Yes. These panels are known to fail under load and often don’t trip during faults. We replace them safely and ensure full code compliance.

❓ How long does it take to replace an electrical panel?

💬 Most upgrades take 4–8 hours. We shut down the power, replace the equipment, test everything, and get it inspected the same or next day.

Not sure if your panel is safe or needs an upgrade? These are the most common questions we get from homeowners in Upper Marlboro.