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When Does Your Home Need a 200-Amp Service Upgrade?
Signs your electrical service is maxed out, what a 200A upgrade involves, and how it pairs with EV chargers and heat pumps.
Lexington Electrical & HVAC TeamApril 10, 20266 min read
Modern Kentucky homes run more electrical load than builders planned for in the 1980s and 90s. Heat pumps, EV chargers, and standby generators all stress an aging 100-amp service — and Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels are a safety issue on their own.
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Cost and timeline
Most straightforward 200A service upgrades in Central Kentucky fall between $2,400 and $3,800 including permits and utility coordination. Power is out for a few hours during the cutover — we schedule around your needs.
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