More Power, Better Safety
Electrical Panel Upgrades
Older electrical panels can cause safety and performance problems. We replace and upgrade them with modern equipment for homes and businesses across Fort Collins and Northern Colorado. You'll get more capacity, better protection and peace of mind.
Signs you may need a panel upgrade
- Breakers that trip often, or fuses that blow
- Lights that dim when large appliances turn on
- A panel that's warm to the touch, buzzes or shows rust or scorch marks
- No open breaker spaces for new circuits
- 60- or 100-amp service in a home with modern appliances
- An older panel brand that insurers or inspectors have flagged
Planning for what's next
Adding an EV charger, a heat pump, a hot tub, a shop or a basement finish can push an older service past its limit. We'll run a load calculation and recommend the right size, often 200 amps for today's homes, so you're ready for what you add next.
What's included
- A new main panel and breakers, including AFCI and GFCI protection where required
- Service size upgrades (for example from 100 to 200 amps)
- Meter base and service entrance replacement when needed
- Coordination with the utility for disconnect and reconnect
- Permit, inspection and clear labeling of every circuit
Minimal time without power
Most residential panel replacements are completed in a single day. We schedule the utility shutoff ahead of time and let you know exactly when your power will be off.
Why Fort Collins chooses Alto Electric
- Master electrician since 1988
- Owner Alex Alvarez trained with the IBEW and has run Alto Electric locally since 1997. You work directly with the electrician doing the job.
- Licensed, insured and permitted
- We pull the permits and coordinate inspections, so your work is done to code and documented.
- Free estimates, $65 service calls
- Projects get a free, no-obligation estimate. Repairs start with a $65 service call and a clear price before work begins.
Serving Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, Timnath, Wellington, and Laporte and the surrounding areas of Northern Colorado.
Other electrical services
- Wired Right from the Start New Construction Wiring
- Upgrades with Precision Remodels & Basement Finishes
- Power Your Electric Future EV Charger Installation
- Powering Productive Workspaces Commercial & Restaurant Electrical
- Rugged Solutions for Big Spaces Barns, Shops & Warehouses
- Precision Control Systems Motor Controls
- Expert Problem Solving Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair
