GUARDIAN ELECTRICAL · MYRTLE BEACH & BOTH COUNTIES
About this service
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What does 200 amps actually mean?
An amp rating describes electrical current capacity. A 200-amp panel is distribution equipment with a particular rating; a 200-amp service is the coordinated supply arrangement serving the property. The meter equipment, conductors, disconnects, protective devices and utility connection must support that arrangement. A label on one box does not establish the capacity of the entire system.
A CLEAR PLAN FROM THE FIRST CONVERSATION
What the work involves
Assess demand and equipment
Review existing loads, service ratings and the condition of the panel or service equipment.
Plan the supply and interruption
Define equipment ratings, feeder routes and any utility-controlled disconnection before scheduling.
Confirm scope, permits and scheduling
We identify permit and inspection requirements for the property jurisdiction. Utility coordination is included when the work affects its equipment or supply. You receive the proposed scope before approving the work.
Complete the work and check operation
We complete the agreed electrical work, test the relevant installation and explain operation, findings and any follow-up. Required official inspections are a separate part of completion.
SEE THE WORK AND EQUIPMENT
Equipment and project photos
Know who is coming to your property
Guardian Electrical Contractors LLC · SC CLM.119159 · Serving Horry and Georgetown counties.
Compare repair, replacement and a capacity upgrade
- Keep the existing service: a focused repair may resolve a fault without changing capacity.
- Replace a panel: address equipment condition, suitability or circuit distribution. This may retain the existing service rating.
- Upgrade from 100 amps to 200 amps: evaluate and change the affected service components together, with utility and inspection coordination.
- Manage new loads: compatible load management or different equipment choices may be an option after an electrical assessment.
Do you need 200 amps for your plans?
We start with the existing loads and the equipment you want to add. Electric heating, cooking, water heating, vehicle charging and workshop equipment can create very different demand patterns. Empty breaker spaces do not prove spare capacity, and adding the numbers printed on every branch breaker is not a service-load assessment. Share future plans as well as the immediate project so they can be considered together.
What the installation proposal should explain
A complete proposal identifies the service and panel equipment being changed, any grounding and bonding work, circuit changes, permit and inspection steps, utility responsibilities, and the planned interruption. Existing circuits may need additional evaluation when they are moved to new equipment. Finished-wall repair, trench restoration and other trades should have clearly assigned responsibilities.
The price depends on the existing condition, overhead or underground supply, equipment placement, route length, access and utility requirements. A nearby panel swap and a coordinated meter-and-service upgrade are different projects. Guardian provides free project quotes; diagnostic or service-call charges are explained before booking.
Prepare for the assessment
Send photographs of the closed panel and exterior meter equipment, your address, and model information for proposed appliances. Tell us about limited access, medical equipment or business operations affected by an outage. Keep protective covers closed. We confirm the design and schedule for your actual property before work begins.
Service area, permits and scheduling
Inside city limits, the City of Myrtle Beach Construction Services Department handles electrical trade permits and inspections. In unincorporated Horry County, the relevant authority is Horry County Code Enforcement. The property jurisdiction and proposed scope determine the requirements; a Myrtle Beach mailing address alone does not establish the responsible department.
Santee Cooper serves Myrtle Beach customers. Utility coordination is needed only when the proposed work affects the utility supply or requires its involvement. Confirm the provider on your bill; service territories vary across the wider area.
Whether the property is in Carolina Forest, around The Market Common or along Kings Highway, share access and occupancy requirements early. Guardian serves all of Horry County and all of Georgetown County. We identify who is responsible for permits, power interruptions, other-trade work and completion checks in the proposed scope.
Project quotes are free; diagnostic and service-call charges are explained before booking. Guardian provides 24/7 electrical service; call to confirm current availability and scheduling. We offer a two-year installation warranty on everything we install; ask how it applies to the proposed work. View our license and credentials.
Your questions, answered
Will a 200-amp panel lower my electric bill?
More supply capacity does not, by itself, reduce energy consumption. Equipment efficiency and how the property uses electricity are separate questions.
Can I keep a 100-amp service when adding an EV charger?
Sometimes. Existing demand, charging equipment and compatible management options need review. The result may be a suitable charging arrangement or a service upgrade.
Should I choose 200 amps or 400 amps?
Choose from a load assessment and future equipment plan. Larger is not automatically more useful. See our larger-service guide for the additional coordination involved.
Can I get more electrical capacity just by putting in a bigger panel?
A larger panel does not by itself increase the capacity of the incoming electrical service. The utility supply, meter equipment, conductors and protective devices must support the proposed arrangement. Main service lugs, the terminals where incoming power connects, may remain live with the main breaker off; keep covers closed.
Based in Myrtle Beach, Guardian serves all of Horry County and all of Georgetown County. See our service area and verify our South Carolina license.
See the equipment up close
Select a device to see how it works, different types and signs that deserve attention.
Equipment models and ratings vary. Explore the guide for common types and warning signs.
