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Can your panel handle a new appliance?

Upload two photos of your panel below:

  • Send photos of both sides of the inside of your panel (see examples calling out in red the areas we need to see visibly).

  • Tell us which appliance(s) you want to add (EV charger, hot tub, heat pump, etc.).

We’ll reply within the day with your panel’s amperage and readiness score.

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Electric Panel Asssessment

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What does my panel readiness score tell me?

  1. Ready – Your panel can handle the project with no expected upgrade costs (~50% of projects).

  2. Tight but Manageable – Your panel can likely handle it, but you may see flickers, tripped fuses, or reduced charging speed. Adding another appliance in the future may overload your panel (~25% of projects).

  3. Overloaded / Upgrade Needed – Your panel is likely out of capacity. You can use load management to optimize capacity or upgrade for more power (~25% of projects).

This assessment is an educational assessment and not a replacement for an on-site evaluation by a licensed electrician.