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Service Equipment Upgrade · Wixom, MI
Electrical panel and service upgrades in Wixom, MI
Planning an electrical panel upgrade in Wixom? Call (815) 456-4349. We connect you with an independent, Michigan-licensed electrician who sizes the new service, pulls the City permit and works with DTE Energy on the cutover.
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What it is
What a service equipment upgrade replaces
Service equipment is everything between DTE's wires and your branch circuits. An upgrade replaces some or all of it to raise capacity or remove worn parts.
- Weatherhead, mast and service entrance cable
- Meter base
- Main disconnect and main breaker panel
- Grounding electrodes and bonding
Signs a Wixom home needs one
- No open breaker spaces for a new circuit
- Plans for an EV charger, heat pump, hot tub or basement finish
- A main breaker that trips under winter load
- Rust, scorch marks or a loose mast after a storm
Step by step
How a panel upgrade works in Wixom
- The electrician does a load calculation and recommends a service size.
- The electrician files for the City of Wixom electrical permit.
- DTE Energy schedules the disconnect and reconnect.
- The old equipment comes out and the new panel, meter base and grounding go in.
- A City inspector checks the work under the Michigan Electrical Code, which is based on the 2023 NEC.
The power is usually off for most of a working day. A new panel is also a good time to fix grounding and bonding that no longer meets code.
Panel repair or full upgrade?
A single failed breaker or loose lug is a repair. Repeated failures, a full panel or an unsafe panel brand point to replacement. The electrician explains the choice in the written estimate.
From call to final inspection
How a typical Wixom job works
You call
Tell us what is happening, your ZIP and how urgent it is. Have a photo of the panel label ready if you can.
We connect you
We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.
Estimate and permit
The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.
Work and inspection
The work is done, the local inspector signs off when required, and the utility reconnects service if it was disconnected.
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Service Equipment Upgrade in Wixom: FAQs
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Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Wixom.
Call (815) 456-4349How long does a panel upgrade take in Wixom?
Most home panel upgrades take one working day on site. Permit review and DTE scheduling add time before that day.
Do I need DTE Energy for a panel upgrade?
Yes, when the meter or service is disconnected. The electrician coordinates the disconnect and reconnect with DTE.
Can my panel be repaired instead of replaced?
Often, yes. A failed breaker or a loose connection can be repaired. A damaged bus bar, a full panel or an unsafe panel model usually means replacement.
Does the City of Wixom inspect panel upgrades?
Yes. Panel and service work needs an electrical permit and an inspection from the City of Wixom Building Department.
What size service does a Wixom home need?
It depends on the loads. The electrician totals heating, cooling, kitchen, laundry and planned additions such as an EV charger, then recommends a size in the written estimate.
Page updated 2026-10-25.