A 200-amp electrical service is the modern standard for most homes — and for good reason. If your home still runs on 60 or 100 amps, adding central air, an EV charger, a hot tub, a shop or a kitchen remodel can push your system past its limits. RP Electric upgrades main electrical service for homeowners across Geneseo and the Quad Cities.
A service upgrade is more than swapping a panel. It includes the meter base, service entrance cable or mast, main disconnect, grounding and bonding, and coordination with your utility to disconnect and reconnect power. We handle that entire process so you don't have to juggle the utility, the inspector and the paperwork.
Before recommending a size, we perform a load calculation based on your home's square footage, appliances, heating and cooling, and the things you plan to add. Sometimes 200 amps is perfect; for larger homes or all-electric setups, a bigger whole-house service may make sense. Either way, you'll get a straight answer.
What a 200-Amp Upgrade Needs to Account For
A 200-amp service is not selected just by counting empty breaker spaces. The assessment considers the electrical load, existing service equipment and the utility connection. Electric heating, cooking, cooling, workshop equipment and EV charging can change the calculation substantially. Bring a list of current and planned equipment to the conversation. A properly evaluated system is more useful than assuming the largest familiar number is always the right answer for a particular property.
At a Geneseo, Henry County or Quad Cities property, access to the meter and service entrance matters as much as access to the indoor panel. Overhead and underground connections have different practical requirements. Landscaping, finished walls and equipment locations can influence the work. Ask which parts of the installation are included in the estimate and which approvals or utility steps must happen before the changeover can be scheduled.
Plan for power to be unavailable during the changeover and discuss essential equipment beforehand. A portable generator should never be improvised as a substitute by backfeeding through a household receptacle. Once the service is restored, review labels and retain inspection records. New capacity also does not correct every old branch-circuit problem: ungrounded wiring, damaged devices and unsuitable circuits still need their own assessment rather than being assumed safe because the service is new.
What's Included
- Main electrical service upgrades
- Whole-house electrical service
- Load calculations
- Meter base and service mast
- Grounding and bonding updates
- Utility disconnect/reconnect coordination
Benefits of Working With RP Electric
- Capacity for EVs, heat pumps, hot tubs and shops
- Safer, modern main disconnect and grounding
- Load calc so you buy the right size the first time
- Utility and inspection handled for you
- Increases home value and buyer confidence
- Typically completed in a single day
Our Process
- 1
Load calculation
We review your current service and your plans, then calculate the capacity your home really needs.
- 2
Estimate & permit
You get a written estimate. We pull the permit and schedule with the utility.
- 3
Service change day
We replace the meter base, service entrance and panel, then reconnect circuits and label everything.
- 4
Inspection & reconnect
We coordinate inspection and utility reconnect, then walk you through your new service.
Service Areas for 200-Amp Service Upgrade
RP Electric provides 200-amp service upgrade from our base in Geneseo throughout Henry and Rock Island counties and southern Whiteside County. Find your area:
