Electrical Upgrade Planning

Panel Capacity

Older homes often undersized. Modern needs exceed old panels. 200-amp standard for updates. Consult electrician for assessment.

Common Upgrades

Additional circuits for kitchen. Dedicated home office circuits. EV charger preparation. Outdoor and garage power.

Safety Improvements

GFCI in wet areas. AFCI in living spaces. Ground all outlets. Address aluminum wiring concerns.

Planning Ahead

Future needs considered now. Smart home infrastructure. Solar preparation wiring. Accessibility for maintenance.

Sarah Woodward

Sarah Woodward

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AWS Solutions Architect with 8+ years of experience in cloud infrastructure and enterprise migrations. Holds AWS Solutions Architect Professional and DevOps Engineer certifications. Previously led cloud transformation projects at Fortune 500 companies.

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