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A 100-amp panel request starts with the home’s actual electrical demand and the condition of its service equipment. Guardian reviews whether a like-for-like replacement is appropriate or whether planned appliances, EV charging and other additions call for a different service arrangement.
On this page: Is 100-amp service right for the project? · Panel replacement and service upgrades are different scopes · Repair the cause of trips or loss of power · What affects the panel-upgrade quote? · Common questions
Guardian Electrical Contractors LLC is veteran-owned and based in Myrtle Beach. SC CLM.119159 · License and business documentation.
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The rating printed on an enclosure does not establish how much new equipment the home can support. Existing loads, proposed additions and the service arrangement need review together. An empty breaker space is not the same as available electrical capacity.
Tell us whether this is a damaged-panel replacement, a fuse-box conversion, a renovation or an attempt to add circuits. Compare 200-amp service upgrades when the intended work changes the demand; a larger panel is not selected solely because it is popular.
Replacing a load center may retain the existing service rating if that arrangement is appropriate. Increasing service capacity can involve conductors, meter equipment, disconnects, utility coordination and approvals beyond the indoor panel itself.
Guardian identifies the proposed panel, circuit reconnection work and any separate service changes. Existing wiring issues, missing circuit identification and incompatible breakers should be addressed explicitly in the quote rather than hidden inside a vague “panel upgrade” description.
A breaker that trips repeatedly, a burning smell or intermittent power needs assessment before choosing replacement equipment. A panel replacement should not be used as a substitute for diagnosing a fault in a branch circuit or connected appliance.
Leave covers in place when sharing photographs. A safe exterior view, the equipment label and any inspection report can help plan the visit. For active smoke or fire, move to safety and call 911; for other concerns, call Guardian to discuss the next step.
The quote depends on the equipment selected, circuit count, access, condition of existing wiring and the required service coordination. Describe whether the panel is indoors or outside and which equipment cannot be interrupted without planning.
Discuss who arranges any permit, utility disconnect and inspection, along with the likely outage window. A request is not a confirmed energization date. If only more circuit positions are needed, subpanel planning may be part of the assessment rather than an automatic service increase.
Guardian Electrical Contractors LLC is a veteran-owned electrical contractor based in Myrtle Beach. We serve Carolina Forest, Conway and communities across Horry and Georgetown counties. Share the full property address and equipment details through our service request form, or call (854) 237-4771.
Possibly. The existing service condition, calculated demand and proposed work determine whether retaining 100 amps is appropriate.
Breaker space alone does not answer that question. The existing load and the charging equipment need review before a circuit is proposed.
Only when the written scope includes it. Panel, meter and service-conductor work may be separate parts of the project.
Not necessarily. The cause may involve a fixture, branch circuit, service connection or utility supply and needs diagnosis.
Plan for an interruption of the affected supply. Guardian discusses access, essential equipment and coordination before scheduling.
Yes. Include the report and safely visible equipment information so the discussion addresses the actual findings.
Call (854) 237-4771 or send a project request. Project quotes are free; diagnostic and service-call charges are explained before booking. Electrical service is available 24/7. Availability and arrival timing are confirmed separately.
Guardian serves Myrtle Beach, Conway, Carolina Forest and communities across Horry and Georgetown counties. See how quotes and diagnostic visits work, our credentials and project planning guides before arranging the next step.
