“Good work, reasonable, prompt AND pleasure to work with. Highly recommended.”
Job: Outlets, GFCIs, meter box and breakers to bring an old house up to code
ML
Marc L.
Philadelphia, PA
Smart Electrical Panels
Smart Electrical Panel Installation in Philadelphia & the Main Line
A smart panel shows which circuits use power, lets you switch some of them from your phone, and helps your home take on an EV charger, heat pump or battery without guesswork.
Lic. #37352
City of Philadelphia L&I
ICC Certified
Commercial Electrical Inspector
Built to the NEC
Code-compliant installs
5 Service Areas
Philadelphia & the Main Line
Know the Signs
What a Smart Panel Does That a Regular Panel Can't
A standard panel protects your circuits and nothing more. It can't tell you what uses power or when. A smart panel, or a standard panel fitted with smart breakers, measures each circuit and sends the data to an app. You can see the dryer, the AC and the EV charger as separate lines, spot a fridge that runs too often, and turn some circuits off from your phone. Some systems can also cut back a big load, like an EV charger, when the house nears its limit. That can help a home add new loads without a full service upgrade, as long as the load calculation backs it up. Systems differ in how they work, so we talk through the options that fit your panel space, your service size and your plans.
Signs a Smart Panel Fits
- Adding an EV charger or heat pump
- Planning solar or a home battery
- High bills with no clear cause
- An old panel that needs replacing anyway
- Wanting circuit control from your phone
How We Do It
How We Install a Smart Panel
We start with a load calculation under NEC Article 220, the same math we use for any panel upgrade. It tells us whether your service is big enough, or whether the meter, service cable and panel should be upgraded together. Next, we confirm the system you pick suits your setup and that your Wi-Fi reaches the panel location. We file the permit with Licenses and Inspections or your township, schedule any PECO shutoff, then install the panel, move and label each circuit, and set up the app with you. Electrical Hazards, Inc. holds City of Philadelphia license #37352, and every job ends with the inspection and a walkthrough of how to read your circuit data.
What the Install Covers
- Load calculation before we quote
- Smart panel or smart breakers
- Every circuit moved and labeled
- Permit, PECO and inspection
- App setup and a walkthrough
Why It Pays Off
Smart Panel or Standard Upgrade?
A smart panel costs more than a standard one, so it should earn its place. It makes the most sense when you plan to add big loads, want to track energy use closely, or want to pair the panel with solar and backup power. If your goal is simply to replace a fuse box or an unsafe panel, a standard 200 amp panel may be the better value, and some panel brands let you add smart breakers later. When it helps you decide, we price both options side by side. Either way, the panel gets sized by real numbers, not a guess.
Questions We Help You Answer
- Is my service big enough?
- Smart panel or smart breakers?
- Will it work with my EV charger?
- Is it ready for solar or batteries?
- What does each option cost?
Thinking About a Smart Panel?
Call Electrical Hazards, Inc. at (267) 977-2106. Send a photo of your current panel and tell us what you plan to add, and we will tell you which options fit and what each one costs.
Step by Step
How a Smart Panel Install Works
01
Panel Photo & Goals
Send a photo of your panel and tell us what you plan to add.
02
Load Calculation
We run the numbers and confirm your service size.
03
Permit & Install
We file the permit, schedule PECO and install the panel.
04
App Setup
We connect the app, label circuits and show you how it works.
Why Us
Why Homeowners Call Us for Smart Panels
A smart panel is still a panel. It needs the same careful service work underneath.
Philadelphia Lic. #37352
ICC Certified Commercial Electrical Inspector on our team
EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm
NAT-F164781-2 · lead-safe practices in pre-1978 homes
Panel Specialists
Panel work is our main specialty.
Numbers First
Every quote starts with a load calculation.
Honest Options
We tell you when a standard panel is the better buy.
Inspected Work
We pull the permit and meet the inspector.
Services
Smart Panel Services
From a full smart panel to smart breakers in the panel you have.
Smart Panel Installation
Replace your panel with a smart panel and app.
Smart Breaker Upgrades
Add smart breakers to compatible panels.
EV Load Management
Let the panel manage charger load.
Learn moreElectrical Panel Upgrades
Standard 100 to 200 amp upgrades.
Learn moreWhole House Surge Protection
Guard the electronics inside a smart panel.
Learn moreReviews
Customers on Our Panel and Service Work
“TOTALLY SATISFIED. Great price, work was completed on time and very professional.”
Job: New 220-volt line
S
Sean
Philadelphia, PA
“It's all I was looking for: great price, professional, and done right…”
Job: 220-volt line
S
Sean
Philadelphia, PA · repeat customer
Service Area
Smart Panels Across Our Service Area
We install smart panels in Philadelphia rowhomes and larger Main Line homes in Lower Merion, Upper Merion, Wayne and Berwyn. Pick your area to see local permit details.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a smart electrical panel?
It is a breaker panel that measures power use on each circuit and connects to an app. You can see usage, get alerts and control some circuits remotely.
Do I need a bigger service to install a smart panel?
Not always. We run a load calculation first. If your service is too small for your plans, we quote the service upgrade along with the panel.
Can I add smart breakers instead of a new panel?
Some panel brands offer smart breakers made for their own panels. If yours does, that can cost less than a full panel swap.
Does a smart panel need Wi-Fi?
Most do, to send data to the app. We check the signal at the panel location before we install.
Can a smart panel help me add an EV charger?
In many homes, yes. Some systems can turn charger power down when the house is busy, which may avoid a service upgrade. The load calculation decides.
Request a Callback
Leave your name and number, tell us a little about the job, and one of our electricians will call you back.
- (267) 977-2106
- 145 W Swedesford Rd #1123, Wayne, PA 19087
- Philadelphia Electrical Contractor Lic. #37352
- mal@electrical-hazards.com