I recently hired O’connell’s electric for a complete service upgrade from 100-amp to 200-amp, along with some additional wiring. From start to finish, the work was executed to the highest professional standard—clean, precise, and fully code-compliant. What truly stood out was Michael’s exceptional approach to the job. He was incredibly polite and courteous, took the time to thoroughly explain every step of the process, and answered all of our questions in clear, easy-to-understand terms. The upgrade was completed efficiently and with minimal disruption to our home, and the final result is outstanding. Beyond the technical expertise, he is simply an excellent human being—patient, respectful, and genuinely caring about doing the job right. I felt completely confident and well-informed throughout the entire project. I highly recommend Michael from O’Connell Electric to anyone needing electrical work. Professional, trustworthy, and truly top-tier. We will definitely use their services again and will be referring them to family and friends. Thank you for the outstanding work!
Service Upgrades in Eastern Connecticut
O'Connell's Electrical Contractors provides licensed service upgrades for homes and businesses across Hartford County, CT.
- Safely supports high-demand loads like EV chargers, central A/C, and large kitchen appliances
- Eliminates tripped breakers and dimming lights caused by an overloaded panel
- Brings your electrical system into compliance with current Connecticut electrical code
- Full-service scope covers meter socket, weatherhead, service conductors, and new panel
- Licensed Eversource coordination means no surprise outages or missed utility steps
- Properly permitted and inspected work protects your homeowner's insurance and resale value
Expert Service Upgrades in Eastern Connecticut
When your Hartford County home or business needs more power, a service upgrade from O'Connell's Electrical Contractors gives your electrical system the capacity to handle modern demands safely. We handle the full scope of the work, from assessing your current panel and service entrance to installing a new meter socket, weatherhead, service entry conductors, and breaker panel sized for your load. Hartford County has a large stock of older homes, many built before 1980, that still run on 60-amp or 100-amp service. That original capacity falls short when you add central air conditioning, an EV charger, a home addition, or updated kitchen appliances. Our licensed electricians perform a load calculation before any work begins, so you get the right service size the first time. We coordinate with Eversource for the disconnect and reconnect, and we manage the required inspections with your local Hartford County building department. Call O'Connell's Electrical Contractors to schedule your service upgrade assessment.
What's included
- Safely supports high-demand loads like EV chargers, central A/C, and large kitchen appliances
- Eliminates tripped breakers and dimming lights caused by an overloaded panel
- Brings your electrical system into compliance with current Connecticut electrical code
- Full-service scope covers meter socket, weatherhead, service conductors, and new panel
- Licensed Eversource coordination means no surprise outages or missed utility steps
- Properly permitted and inspected work protects your homeowner's insurance and resale value
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Service Upgrades FAQ
Common questions about service upgrades in Eastern Connecticut.
Your home likely needs a service upgrade if breakers trip often, lights dim when appliances run, or your panel is rated at 60 or 100 amps. Many Hartford County homes built before 1980 still carry original panels that cannot support today's electrical loads.
A service upgrade includes replacing the meter socket, weatherhead, service entry conductors, and the main breaker panel. We also perform a load calculation and coordinate the Eversource disconnect and reconnect for your Hartford County property.
Yes, a permit from your local Hartford County building department is required for a service upgrade. O'Connell's Electrical Contractors manages the permit application and schedules all required inspections on your behalf.
Not always. Homes with 100-amp service often lack the capacity to support a Level 2 EV charger alongside existing electrical loads. O'Connell's performs a load calculation to confirm whether an upgrade is needed before any charger work begins.
It depends on your current panel capacity and existing load. Many Hartford County homes running on older 100-amp service need an upgrade before central A/C can be added safely. We assess your system first and give you a clear answer.
Unpermitted electrical work can void your homeowner's insurance coverage and create problems when you sell. A properly permitted and inspected service upgrade by a licensed electrician in Hartford County protects your coverage and documents the work for future buyers.
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- Thursday 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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