Circuit Breaker Panel Installation in New Orleans, LA – Electrical Upgrade by MK Electric Man

At MK Electric Man – Electrician, we recently completed a comprehensive circuit breaker panel installation in New Orleans, LA for a residential client in need of a safer, more modern electrical system. As part of our ongoing commitment to providing high-quality residential and commercial electrical repair services, this job was a perfect example of why upgrading your electrical panel is one of the most important steps in protecting your property from electrical hazards.

🧰 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲

The customer reached out to us after experiencing frequent electrical issues, such as flickering lights, intermittent power loss, and a warm-to-the-touch breaker panel — clear signs that their existing electrical panels were outdated and potentially unsafe. After a full inspection, we confirmed that the original panels were aged, undersized, and no longer capable of offering proper fuse protection.

Old panels and worn-out circuit breakers can result in:

- Overheating and arcing inside the panel

- Poor connection with branch circuits

- Inability to trip during a short circuit

- Major fire hazards

Our professional recommendation was to replace both old panels with brand-new 125 amp main circuit breaker panels, complete with new branch circuit breakers to ensure reliable protection and improved performance.

🛠️ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐝: 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩-𝐛𝐲-𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Here’s a look at the actual process we followed to complete the panel upgrade:

Power Shutoff & Safety Prep:

We began by shutting off the power to the property and taking all necessary precautions to ensure a safe working environment.

𝐎𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐥:

Both existing panels were carefully dismantled. The internal breakers were brittle, some corroded, and the terminals were showing signs of overheating—clear evidence that the system was due for replacement.

𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐬:

We installed two brand-new 125 amp main circuit breaker panels, mounted securely and leveled to code. These new panels offer improved reliability, better thermal resistance, and more room for additional circuits in the future.

𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧:

Next, we installed a full set of branch circuit breakers, replacing all existing ones. These included both 15 amp and 20 amp breakers to serve lighting, receptacles, kitchen appliances, HVAC, and laundry equipment.

𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐢𝐫𝐜𝐮𝐢𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:

Each breaker was clearly labeled for homeowner reference. We then conducted a full test of every circuit, verifying proper voltage and ensuring each breaker tripped correctly under test conditions.

𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧-𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡:

After installation, we left the workspace clean and tidy. We walked the homeowner through the new setup, including how to operate the breakers and recognize warning signs of future issues.

💡 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐌𝐊 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐌𝐚𝐧?

We pride ourselves on providing safe, efficient, and code-compliant electrical services in New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas. When you choose MK Electric Man, you’re getting:

- Licensed and insured professionals

- Clear pricing with no hidden fees

- Fast turnaround and reliable results

- Expert-level troubleshooting and diagnostics

- Decades of combined experience

💲 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐁𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞𝐭 & 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬

- **Budget Overview**: Total budget allocated for the project is $800.00.

- **Materials Utilized**:

- **Main Circuit Breaker Panels**:

- Two (2) 125 Amp panels installed.

- **Branch Circuit Breakers**:

- Complete set included for circuit management.

- **Panel Mounting Hardware**:

- Essential hardware for secure panel installation.

- **Conduit and Wire Connectors**:

- Necessary components for safe and efficient wiring.

✅ 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭: 𝐀 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫, 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦

Upon completion, the homeowner was thrilled with the upgrade. Their new panels offer peace of mind and the performance needed to support their home’s growing electrical demands. No more flickering lights, no more surprise shutdowns—just safe and stable power throughout the house.

If you’re in New Orleans, LA or surrounding areas and suspect your panel is outdated or unsafe, give MK Electric Man – Electrician a call today. We specialize in electrical panel upgrades, troubleshooting, and fuse protection solutions to keep your home or business running safely and efficiently.

📞 Contact us now for a free consultation or to schedule your panel inspection!

Service provided: Circuit Installation & Upgrades

Budget: 800.00