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What the Homeowner Needed

The home was being renovated with new siding and windows, and the electrical service needed to be upgraded to go with it. Because the house was partway through the renovation, the new service had to fit cleanly with the new siding and trim.

What Our Team Did

• Installed a new outdoor meter-main combination panel
• Installed a new service mast and weatherhead
• Reconnected the overhead service drop
• Tested the system before the meter was set
• Removed the old service equipment
• Provided a clearly labeled emergency disconnect on the outside of the house

The Result

The home now has updated, code-compliant electrical service with more capacity. The meter and main breaker are housed in one outdoor enclosure, and the emergency disconnect can be reached by first responders from outside the home.

The installation is clean and matches the newly renovated exterior.

The Code Requirement Many Homeowners Do Not Know About

Many homeowners do not know that current electrical code requires an emergency disconnect on the outside of the home when the service is upgraded. The goal is simple: firefighters or utility crews should be able to shut off power to the house without going inside.

How a Meter-Main Combination Panel Handles It

A meter-main combination panel puts the meter and the main breaker in one outdoor box. On our recent service upgrade in Grygla, that one enclosure provides a clearly labeled emergency disconnect on the outside of the house.

Why Exterior Projects Are a Good Time to Upgrade

If you are already doing siding or other exterior work, that is a good time to upgrade your electrical service. The new equipment can be mounted and trimmed in cleanly with the new exterior. In Grygla, the house was partway through a siding and window renovation, and the new service was installed to fit with the new siding and trim.