Greendale's original village homes, built primarily in the late 1930s and early 1940s, are now more than 80 years old — and many carry electrical panels of similar vintage or from the hazardous Federal Pacific/Zinsco era. Whether your Greendale home needs a panel replacement for safety reasons or a service upgrade to support modern electrical demands, Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric has the expertise and licensing to do the job right.
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco (Sylvania) panels are documented fire hazards that should be replaced. Burkhardt's electricians remove these panels completely and install safe, modern replacements — handling permits, utility coordination, and inspection throughout the process.
For Greendale homeowners whose panels are simply undersized rather than defective, upgrading from 100 to 200 amps opens up the electrical capacity needed for EV charging, added kitchen circuits, generator connections, or whole-home standby power. We design every panel upgrade to accommodate both your current needs and those you're likely to have in the next decade.
Greendale Village's permit process for electrical panel work is well-established, and Burkhardt's electricians are familiar with local requirements. We file permits, coordinate utility scheduling, and arrange final inspections — you don't have to navigate any of that alone.
GreenSky financing is available for panel upgrade projects. Call Burkhardt at 414-206-3049 to schedule your Greendale consultation.
**FAQs**
**Q: Our Greendale home has a mix of original 1940s wiring and newer circuits added over the years. Does that affect the panel upgrade?** A: It's common in older Greendale homes. During the panel upgrade, our electricians assess the existing wiring condition and note any circuits that may need updating. We provide a complete picture of your electrical system's status.
**Q: Can the panel upgrade help reduce the risk of arc faults in our Greendale home?** A: Yes. Modern panels can accommodate AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter) breakers, which detect the electrical signature of arc faults and trip to prevent fires. We can incorporate AFCI protection into your new panel installation.
EV Charger Installation
As electric vehicles become more common across Southeastern Wisconsin, many homeowners need a Level 2 EV charger installed in their garage. This typically requires a dedicated 240-volt, 50-amp circuit from your electrical panel — and in older homes, a panel upgrade to handle the additional load. Our licensed electricians handle the complete installation: panel assessment, circuit addition, charger mounting, and final inspection. We install all major EV charger brands including ChargePoint, Tesla Wall Connector, JuiceBox, and Grizzl-E.
We install and service panels from Square D, Eaton/Cutler-Hammer, Siemens, and GE. For generators, we're authorized Generac installers — headquartered right here in Waukesha, WI.
Our Greendale home has a mix of original 1940s wiring and newer circuits added over the years. Does that affect the panel upgrade?
It's common in older Greendale homes. During the panel upgrade, our electricians assess the existing wiring condition and note any circuits that may need updating. We provide a complete picture of your electrical system's status.
Can the panel upgrade help reduce the risk of arc faults in our Greendale home?
Yes. Modern panels can accommodate AFCI (arc fault circuit interrupter) breakers, which detect the electrical signature of arc faults and trip to prevent fires. We can incorporate AFCI protection into your new panel installation.
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