Panel Work
Circuit Panel Replacement
Fuse boxes out. Modern breaker panels in.
Panel Signs
A Circuit Panel Under Strain
A panel rarely dies loudly. It rusts, it heats, and it runs out of room. We open the cover, read the bus bar, and tell you whether your circuit panel has years left or none at all.
- Breakers that trip with no load
- Scorch marks around the bus bar
- Fuse boxes still in service
- No slots left for new circuits
- Panel doors that no longer close
New Panel
Your New Circuit Panel
- Load sized to real demand
- PECO coordinated for the shutdown
- Permit filed, inspection met
- Every circuit labeled and mapped
- Grounding and bonding brought current
How To Get Started
Get Reliable Electrical Service in 3 Easy Steps
We make it easy to get started with fast response, clear pricing, and professional execution.
STEP 1
Call or Request Service
Contact us by phone or online to schedule your service appointment
STEP 2
Get Inspection & Quote
Our licensed electrician will assess your needs and provide a transparent quote
STEP 3
Professional Service Delivery
We complete the work safely, efficiently, and to your complete satisfaction
Schumann Electric
Why Choose Schumann Electric
Built on Experience & Trust
Our numbers reflect our commitment to quality service and customer satisfaction.
25+
Years of Experience
Decades of hands-on electrical expertise
5K+
Projects Completed
Successful residential electrical projects
2.5K+
Satisfied Customers
Hundreds of happy clients
served
A+
Industry Recognition
Trusted name known for quality and reliability
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Customer Reviews
What Our Clients Say
Hear from customers who trust us for reliable, professional electrical services.
Michael Thompson
Homeowner | Philadelphia, PA
Schumann Electric transformed our outdated electrical system. The team was professional, efficient, and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. Highly recommend!
Lesley Skimins
Homeowner | Philadelphia, PA
I had a great experience with Tom and his partner. They were professional, timely, responsive, and helped quickly switch out some circuit breakers that continued to trip. They also added in surge protection to mitigate power glitches that are common to my area.
Amanda Marsteller
Homeowner | Philadelphia, PA
We had an excellent experience with Tom’s technician who installed 2 brand new ceiling fans in our house as well as a new lighting fixture in our kitchen. He was fast yet thorough and made sure we were completely satisfied with the work before leaving, offering to handle anything else we needed.
Brian Brown
Homeowner | Philadelphia, PA
Very Good Electrician – I had Schumann Electric out now I think for the 4th time in the past couple years. I will not use anyone else. This time it was to wire up our new hot tub. They are always on time and the job was completed as agreed.
Where the Circuit Panel Sits in a House
Basements, garages, utility rooms, and the odd hallway closet in many older PA homes.
When a Fuse Panel Turns Into a Real Hazard
Warm breakers, a scorched bus bar, or fuses replaced with oversized ones all mean heat is living inside the panel now.
Who Needs Panel Work- Any Home Still Running on Old Fuses Today
Chester County has thousands of 60-amp and 100-amp services feeding houses that now run heat pumps, ranges, and chargers. The load outgrew the panel decades ago already.
What a Panel Replacement Day Leaves You With
- A panel map you can truly read
- Free slots left for the next one
- The old fuse box hauled off by us
Old Panel Still There?
One planned day, and the panel is new.
About Schumann Electric
Panels We Would Fit at Home
Troubleshooting is where 25 years of experience separates us from parts-swappers.
Anyone can replace an outlet. Finding out why that outlet keeps failing is the craft Schumann Electric has sharpened across Chester County since the 1990s. Our owner-led team approaches every service call like an investigation: test, isolate, prove, then repair. Customers get a plain-English explanation of what failed and why, a written price before the fix, and wiring that stays fixed after we drive away.
Panel Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What owners ask before we replace an old fuse or breaker panel.
How long does a panel replacement take in total?
One full day for most homes. Power goes off in the morning and comes back the same afternoon. Older services that need a new mast, meter socket, or grounding electrode can run into a second day, and we say so before we start.
My panel runs on 100 amps. Is that enough?
It depends on what you run. A gas-heated home with a modest kitchen often stays comfortable on 100 amps. Add a heat pump, an induction range, or a car charger and the calculation changes fast, so we run the real numbers before quoting.
Is my Federal Pacific panel a real fire risk?
No code forces it, but the evidence is hard to ignore. Stab-Lok breakers have a documented history of failing to trip on a fault. If we find one during a service call, we will show you the label and explain the risk plainly.
Will my power be off during the panel swap?
Six to eight hours on a standard replacement. We book the PECO disconnect for the morning so the house is live again by evening. Fridges and freezers hold fine, and we tell you the exact window when we set the date with you.
Do I need a permit to replace a panel?
Always. Panel replacement is a service change under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, and the township wants a look before the meter is resealed. We file it, we meet the inspector, and you never touch the paperwork at any stage of the job.
Can you add circuits instead of a new panel?
Sometimes. If the bus is sound and slots remain, tandem breakers can buy you room. If the panel is full, recalled, or corroded, adding to it only moves the problem, so we price a replacement and show you both numbers side by side.