Electrical Panels & Circuit Breakers
Did You Know ...
The average home has 20-30 circuit breakers, and electrical panels MUST have accurate labeling on the panel door, indicating which areas or appliances each breaker controls in the home.
Personalized Touch by Twin Cities Electric
When you decide to partner with Twin Cities Electric for your home’s electrical panel upgrade, repair, or installation, we provide the very same depth of care and attention to detail as we do in our own home.
This tailored home service experience leaves our clients with peace of mind, knowing the job will be done right the first time — you and your family will have the lasting feeling of confidence, safety, and proper home functionality for a lifetime.
Panel Age
We check the age of the panel to ensure proper functionality and compatibility with long-term, "future-proofing" parts.
Burns/Charring
Evidence of burns and/or charring is a very clear indication of immediate attention needed.
Double-Tapping
Double-tapped circuit breakers are an indication of poor electrical workmanship and are not within code compliance. You should not see wires inserted into the "holes" of the housing.
Panel Age
We check the age of the panel to ensure proper functionality and compatibility with long-term, "future-proofing" parts.
Burns/Charring
Evidence of burns and/or charring is a very clear indication of immediate attention needed.
Double-Tapping
Double-tapped circuit breakers are an indication of poor electrical workmanship and are not within code compliance. You should not see wires inserted into the "holes" of the housing.
Proper Labeling
Proper labeling for each circuit breaker on the panel door is a MUST. This ensures it is clearly indicated what each circuit breaker corresponds to within your home.
Damaged Wires
We thoroughly check for damaged and/or exposed wires to ensure your home's safety.
Proper Size
Circuit breakers being the proper size for their corresponding wire sizes is critically important for proper fit and functionality.
Proper Labeling
Proper labeling for each circuit breaker on the panel door is a MUST. This ensures it is clearly indicated what each circuit breaker corresponds to within your home.
Damaged Wires
We thoroughly check for damaged and/or exposed wires to ensure your home's safety.
Proper Size
Circuit breakers being the proper size for their corresponding wire sizes is critically important for proper fit and functionality.
Ground Rods
There needs to be two ground rods outside with a bare copper conductor going back to the panel with intersystem bonding.
Water Bond
We conduct a thorough check for a proper water bond for the home plumbing system. This ensures there is no risk of anyone in your home being shocked if the system becomes energized.
Panel Enclosure
We inspect the panel enclosure to make sure there are no holes and/or damage present.
Ground Rods
There needs to be two ground rods outside with a bare copper conductor going back to the panel with intersystem bonding.
Water Bond
We conduct a thorough check for a proper water bond for the home plumbing system. This ensures there is no risk of anyone in your home being shocked if the system becomes energized.
Panel Enclosure
We inspect the panel enclosure to make sure there are no holes and/or damage present.
1. Assessment + Planning
2. Obtaining Permits
At Twin Cities Electric, you’re not hiring a ‘handyman’ … you’re partnering with Pete Cicconi, a Licensed Master Electrician and Licensed Electrical Contractor.
TCE’s attention to detail for code compliance and your home’s safety is unrivaled, which is precisely why we’ll ALWAYS obtain the proper permits from local authorities — this ensures our work is 100% licensed, warrantied, insured, and guaranteed-backed.
3. Disconnecting Power
Before any electrical panel work is performed, we will turn off power at the main disconnect to the home for everyone’s safety.
It is at this point that we will begin the work of repairing and/or upgrading your existing electrical panel to make sure it is properly functioning, up to code, and safe for you and your family to resume everyday life activities within and around your home.
*In the event you need and agree to an electrical panel replacement, we will proceed with that service.
4. Panel Replacement
We will safely remove the old panel and install the new panel while ensuring it’s properly grounded to prevent electrical hazard — this is accomplished by upgrading your grounding electrode system and installing intersystem bonding that is compatible, up to code for your utility company.
At this point, we highly recommend installing whole home surge protection.
Additionally, if we need to upgrade or replace wiring to meet the new panel’s specifications — or to comply with the current code — we will ensure this is done in a manner that does not interrupt your daily activities. You have a life, and we understand that.
5. Circuit Breaker Installation
The new circuit breakers will be installed in the new panel while ensuring they are properly sized and configured according to your home’s specific electrical needs.
Due to our white-glove approach to providing you with only the highest quality service, performance, and safety standard practices, we highly recommend upgrading to AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters, commonly known as Shock Guard) and GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, commonly known as Fire Guard) circuit breakers if you do not already have them.
6. Circuit Labeling
Have you ever seen an old panel with random circuit breaker labels, and you have no clue “what does what” or “turn this and that off/on”? … yeah, so have we!
When we’re done labeling your new panel, there will be absolutely no confusion about what each and every circuit breaker connects to in your home.
This is often an overlooked and/or poorly done aspect of ‘local electrical handymen’ services.
7. Final Inspection
8. Restoring Power
9. Documentation
You know that story about a tree falling in the woods and someone hearing it? Yeah, we thought so …
At Twin Cities Electric, we certify and guarantee our work and provide you with detailed documentation regarding every aspect of the services we do for you.
When you work with us, you’ll never be left in the dark about a single thing — we look forward to you letting us brighten your day!a
Don't Sweat the Small Stuff ...
PETE CICCONI
TWIN CITIES ELECTRIC, OWNER + MASTER ELECTRICIAN
PETE CICCONI
TWIN CITIES ELECTRIC, OWNER + MASTER ELECTRICIAN
Our Process
5 Steps To Safety & Comfort
Consultation
Reach out to us by phone or by filling out the form and providing us with as many details as possible.
Assessment
We’ll arrive at your location and inspect the space in detail in order to determine the best approach.
Work
After we sign the contract for your electrical project, we’ll get started on your project.
Follow-Up
We’ll make a follow-up call three days after the work to make sure everything is running smoothly.
Enjoy
You’ve made a wise decision. It’s time to discover how living in a smart, efficient home feels!
Our Clients Love Us, And We Love Them
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Steven B.
Wiring + Electrical Panel
He came over the next day and spent 9 hours rewiring most of my house. It cost me $4300 and some change because the previous homeowner, “Mickey, Moused” the wiring, and at least I know my home won’t burn down now. Pete is very professional, and after 9 hours of working, troubleshooting, and even tired and sweaty will not stop until the job is done.ng elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.
Andy Tschida
Troubleshooting
I called first thing in the morning due to an electrical issue, and Peter was at my house within hours. He and his apprentice found the issue, explained everything, made the fix, and cleaned up, and were just really, really nice. The problem came back, I let them know, and Peter came right back out first thing the next morning, checked it out, and found another issue to fix and solved the problem. Their rates are very reasonable, and I will use them again. Highly recommend this company!
Anne McCormack
Indoor Lighting
Master Giff
Switches + Outlets
Andrea Turgeon
Indoor Lighting + Troubleshooting
MichelleMarie Meyer
Arcing + Charring
Meredith Low
Indoor Lighting
David Roussel
Troubleshooting
Kristi Smith Rotsel
Wiring + Troubleshooting
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