Electrical service change in Seattle.
When your home has outgrown its original electrical service, a service change brings it up to modern capacity, meter and utility work included. Our in-house crew manages the entire project from start to finish, so you don't have to juggle contractors and the utility on your own.
What is an electrical service change?
A service change replaces the equipment that connects your home to the utility power lines: the service entrance wires, meter base, and main electrical panel. It gives you a new panel and meter sized to your home's current demand, commonly an upgrade from 100-amp to 200-amp service, and includes all the service entrance and utility meter work.
Why you might need a service change.
Older Seattle homes on their original 100-amp panels often can't keep up with modern appliances like heat pumps, EV chargers, and induction ranges. A service change increases the power your home can safely draw from the utility, helping prevent overloaded circuits, nuisance breaker trips, and safety concerns. It's commonly done alongside a panel upgrade, heat pump, or EV charger installation as part of a larger project.
How we approach the work.
We start by measuring your current service size against your home's electrical demand and inspecting the condition of your service entrance wires, meter base, and main panel. From there, we recommend the right panel and meter size for your current and future needs, coordinate everything with your utility, whether Seattle City Light or PSE, and manage the permitting on your behalf. Because our electrical crew is in-house with no subcontractors, HVAC and electrical work can move forward as one coordinated project with a single point of contact.
Why homeowners trust Black Lotus.
In-house HVAC and electrical, no subcontractors.
From HVAC installations to electrical upgrades, every project is completed by our own in-house team. You work with one crew and one point of contact from start to finish, making projects that involve both HVAC and electrical work simple and seamless.
Honest recommendations, not upsells.
We'll never recommend equipment you don't need. Instead, we take the time to explain your options, discuss the benefits and tradeoffs, and help you choose the solution that best fits your home and budget.
Working owners, not a franchise.
Black Lotus is owned and operated by Seattle natives Chase Tasca and Parker Reed. As hands-on owners, they take pride in providing honest service, quality workmanship, and an experience you can feel good about from the first call to the final walkthrough.
What to Expect: Your Installation Journey
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Initial contact
Call us or book online and you are answered by a friendly, knowledgeable team member. Your technician or comfort advisor is introduced by name and scheduled promptly.
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Consultation and evaluation
Your technician arrives on time and reviews your needs, wants, goals, and budget. You get an estimate on the spot or within 24 to 48 hours.
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Project approval and scheduling
Once you approve the plan, we collect a deposit and schedule your installation.
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Installation
We walk you through the full plan before work begins, then complete a professional installation with system startup, testing, and a final walkthrough.
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Project completion
Final payment is collected only after you are satisfied with the work.
Ready to upgrade your service?
If your home is ready for more power, we'll manage the entire upgrade, from sizing your new service to coordinating with Seattle City Light or PSE and pulling the permits. Reach out for a free in-home estimate and a clear plan with no surprises along the way.
