General Service Upgrades in Riverside, CA
Adding an EV charger, central A/C, an ADU, or a pool? You may need more than a new panel. All Current Electric increases your home's electrical capacity — 100 to 200 amps and beyond — upgrading the meter, service entrance, and mast across the Inland Empire.
Increasing Your Home's Electrical Capacity, the Right Way
Modern homes ask a lot more of their electrical service than they did a generation ago. An EV charger, a heat pump, central A/C against Inland Empire summers, a pool, a spa, or a new ADU can easily push an older 100-amp service past its limit. A General Service Upgrade increases your home's total capacity — most commonly from 100 to 200 amps, and up to 400 amps for large or high-demand properties — so you can add what you need without overloading what you have.
This is bigger than swapping a panel. A service upgrade involves the utility side of your electrical system: the meter and meter base, the service entrance conductors, the mast or weatherhead, and the grounding and bonding that ties it all together safely. Because it changes your service, it requires coordination with Southern California Edison to disconnect and reconnect power, and it almost always includes a new 200-amp panel as part of the job. Pat handles the whole process — the load calculation, the permit, the utility coordination, and the inspection.
If your service is being stretched by today's loads, an upgrade also positions your home for the future and adds real value. And when power reliability matters — during the wind events and Public Safety Power Shutoffs that hit Banning, Beaumont, the High Desert, and Temecula's wine country — we can pair your upgrade with a standby generator and transfer switch so the essentials stay on. Call (951) 539-6022 for a free assessment of your home's capacity.
What a Service Upgrade Does for Your Home
More capacity, safely delivered — so your home can power everything modern life demands.
Power for Modern Loads
EV chargers, central A/C, pools, spas, and ADUs add up fast. A 200- or 400-amp service gives your home the headroom to run them all without tripping or overheating.
Utility-Coordinated & Permitted
We handle the load calculation, the permit, and the SCE disconnect and reconnect, so the whole upgrade is done by the book and inspected.
Ends Whole-Home Overload
If your lights dim when the A/C kicks on or breakers trip under heavy load, a service upgrade fixes the root cause instead of patching symptoms.
Adds Value & Future-Proofs
A modern 200-amp service is something buyers look for and a prerequisite for most future projects — a smart investment in your home.
When an EV Charger or A/C Forces an Upgrade
Plenty of Inland Empire homeowners call us to add an EV charger, only to learn their 100-amp service is already near capacity with central A/C and a pool pump. Rather than overload it, we run a load calculation and, when the numbers call for it, upgrade the service to 200 amps. That single upgrade clears the way for the charger, the A/C, and whatever comes next — done once, done right, instead of a series of band-aids.
The Meter, Mast, and Service Entrance
A real service upgrade touches the parts of your system most people never think about: the meter base, the service entrance conductors, the mast or weatherhead that takes the utility drop, and the grounding electrode system. We replace and upsize these to current code, coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with Southern California Edison, and tie in a new 200-amp panel. The finished service is clean, correctly grounded, and built to carry your home's full modern load.
What a Service Upgrade Actually Involves
Increasing your service touches the utility side of your system. Here's the scope.
100A to 200A (and 400A)
We size and install the right service for your home, from a standard 200-amp upgrade to 400 amps for large or high-demand properties.
Meter & Service Entrance
We replace and upsize the meter base and service entrance conductors so the whole pathway carries the new load safely.
Mast & Weatherhead
The mast that takes the utility drop is replaced and upsized as part of an overhead service upgrade.
EV + A/C Demand
When new high-draw loads exceed your capacity, we upgrade the service so they all run without overloading the system.
ADUs & Additions
A new ADU, addition, or workshop often needs more service capacity. We size the upgrade to your whole property's demand.
Grounding & Bonding
We bring the grounding electrode system up to current code — an essential, often-overlooked part of a safe service.
What's Included in a Service Upgrade
Every engagement includes the following as standard.
Why Inland Empire Homeowners Trust Us With Service Upgrades
Big jobs handled cleanly, with the utility coordination and code knowledge they require.
We Coordinate SCE
We schedule and manage the Southern California Edison disconnect and reconnect so your upgrade goes smoothly.
Honest Load Calculations
We do the math and tell you exactly what your home needs — no overselling, no underbuilding.
Backup Power Ready
Pair your upgrade with a standby generator and transfer switch for the PSPS events that hit the Inland Empire.
25+ Years, Owner On Site
Pat Gordon runs every service upgrade personally, backed by 25-plus years and a 5.0-star reputation.
General Service Upgrades FAQ
It depends on the load. If your panel is unsafe or full but your overall power is adequate, a panel upgrade may be enough. If you're adding major loads — an EV charger plus A/C, a pool, or an ADU — and your service is maxed out, you need a capacity increase, which is a service upgrade. We run a load calculation and tell you honestly which one your home needs. Call (951) 539-6022.
A panel upgrade replaces the breaker box, usually at the same amperage, to make your existing service safe and expandable. A service upgrade increases your total amperage — typically 100 to 200 amps — and upgrades the meter, service entrance, and mast, with utility coordination. A service upgrade almost always includes a new panel; a panel upgrade does not add capacity.
Most residential service upgrades are completed in a day, with the power off for several hours while we make the change and SCE handles the disconnect and reconnect. We schedule the utility coordination in advance so the downtime is planned, and we'll give you a clear timeline in your estimate.
Yes. A service upgrade is the ideal time to add a standby generator and automatic transfer switch, so your essentials keep running during a Public Safety Power Shutoff or storm outage. It's a popular pairing in Banning, Beaumont, Fallbrook, and the High Desert, where outages are a real concern.
We handle all of it. As your licensed contractor (CSLB #1113718), we pull the permit with your city or county, perform the work to California Electrical Code, coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with Southern California Edison, and see the job through final inspection.
General Service Upgrades Across the Inland Empire
We provide general service upgrades for homeowners across Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles, and San Diego County communities.
Is Your Home Asking for More Power?
If your service can't keep up with an EV charger, A/C, a pool, or an ADU, All Current Electric will upgrade it safely across the Inland Empire. Call (951) 539-6022 for a free capacity assessment.
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Phone
(951) 539-6022
AllCurrentElectric39@gmail.com
Address
Riverside, CA
Hours
Open 24/7 for Emergency Service
Service Areas
Riverside, Temecula, Murrieta, Menifee, Lake Elsinore, Moreno Valley, Perris, Rancho Cucamonga