If your home still has its original electrical panel, your safety could be on the line. Certain older panels — especially Zinsco (also sold as GTE-Sylvania) and Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) Stab-Lok — are known fire hazards. A breaker can fail to trip during an overload or short circuit, sometimes while it looks switched off but is still carrying current, which can lead to overheating and fire.
These panels were installed widely in homes built from the 1950s through the 1980s, and electricians, home inspectors, and insurers routinely flag them. If you have one — or you’re not sure what’s in your panel — have it inspected. This isn’t a maintenance item to put off; it’s a safety issue to address now.
Beyond safety, older homes were never wired for today’s electrical load — EV chargers, heat pumps, modern appliances, home offices. If your breakers trip often or you’re planning to add big circuits, a panel or service upgrade keeps your home safe and ready.
What we do
- Electrical panel replacements and upgrades
- Service upgrades (e.g., 100A to 200A)
- Knob-and-tube replacement and rewiring for older homes
- Aluminum wiring repair using approved copper connectors
- Adding circuits and capacity for new appliances or additions
- Dedicated circuits for permanently installed heaters and large appliances
- Whole-home electrical safety assessments, including for home buyers
If you suspect you have a hazardous panel, don’t wait for a warning sign. We’ll inspect it promptly and tell you plainly what needs to happen — in most cases, replacing the panel is the only way to bring your home back to a safe, modern standard. We handle the permits and inspection and back every job with our 5-year warranty.
Related reading
- Is your home’s electrical panel a hidden hazard?
- Electrical warning signs in older homes
- Electrical red flags when buying a home
We work throughout Williamson and Maury counties, from Brentwood and Franklin down to Spring Hill and Columbia.
