Federal Pacific Panel Replacement
in Colorado Springs
The Wire Wizards replace Federal Pacific electrical panels for Colorado Springs homeowners with a safe, like-for-like swap that includes new bonding, the permit, and a final inspection. If your home still runs on an old Federal Pacific or “Stab-Lok” panel, you may be living with a known fire risk. Call 719-231-8074 for a straight answer and a flat starting price.
WHY FEDERAL PACIFIC PANELS ARE
A PROBLEM
Federal Pacific Electric, often called FPE, made the “Stab-Lok” panels found in millions of homes built from the 1950s into the 1980s. For years they were treated as normal. Then testing showed a serious problem. The breakers inside many of these panels can fail to trip when a circuit overloads. A breaker is supposed to shut off power before a wire overheats. When it does not trip, heat builds up, and that heat can start a fire inside your walls.
This is why so many home inspectors, electricians, and insurance companies flag Federal Pacific panels today. Some insurers will not cover a home until the panel is replaced. The safest fix is not a patch or a single new breaker. It is a full panel replacement with a new, properly listed panel. That is the work we do, and we do it across Colorado Springs.
WHAT WE DO
tHE LIKE-FOR-LIKE SWAP
Some companies try to “retrofit” an old Federal Pacific panel by dropping in replacement breakers. The problem is that many of these retrofit breakers are not UL listed for that panel, so you can end up with the same risk you started with. We do it the right way.
We remove the entire Federal Pacific panel and install a brand-new panel from a trusted, UL-listed brand. It is a like-for-like swap, so your home keeps the same circuits and layout with safe, modern equipment. We also upgrade the grounding and bonding to meet current code, pull the permit with the city, and bring in the inspector when the job is done. You get a clean install, real paperwork, and a panel you never have to worry about again.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
STARTING AT $3,000
We keep this simple. A like-for-like Federal Pacific panel replacement with The Wire Wizards starts at $3,000, and that price covers the full job: AT $3,000
The new, UL-listed electrical panel
UL-listed electrical panel installed for safety and code compliance.
Removal and safe disposal of the old Federal Pacific panel
Old Federal Pacific panel removed and disposed of properly.
Upgraded grounding and bonding to current code
Grounding and bonding upgraded to meet current electrical standards.
The city permit
City permit included and final inspection handled for approval.
The final inspection
We handle the final city inspection to ensure your new panel is fully approved and meets electrical code requirements.
There are no surprise add-ons for a standard swap. If your home needs extra work, like a service upgrade or repairs the inspector calls out, we explain it and price it before we start. You always know the number first.
How to tell if you have one
Not sure what kind of panel you have? Here is how to check. Open the metal door on your electrical panel and look at the inside of the door or the label on the panel. If you see the name “Federal Pacific,” “Federal Pacific Electric,” “FPE,” or the word “Stab-Lok,” you have one of these panels.
A few other clues point to an older Federal Pacific panel:
Not sure? Send us a photo.
Text a picture of your panel or give us a call. We’ll tell you exactly what you have — no pressure, no obligation.
Three reasons, one visit
Why homeowners replace them
Most people who call us about a Federal Pacific panel want one of three things.
Keep their family safe
They want their home protected from a hidden fire risk that most people never see coming.
Pass a home inspection
FPE panels almost always get flagged when a house is bought or sold. Replacing it clears the report.
Keep their insurance
More carriers now require the panel to go. A replacement keeps your coverage from being questioned.
A replacement checks all three boxes in one day — the single best electrical upgrade most Colorado Springs homeowners can make.
Other older panels
What about Zinsco and other old panels?
Federal Pacific is not the only panel brand with a bad track record. Zinsco panels carry similar concerns. The difference is in how they are handled. A Federal Pacific panel is replaced as a like-for-like swap, while a Zinsco or other outdated panel is handled as a standard panel upgrade rather than a straight swap. If you have a Zinsco panel or any panel that worries you, call us and we will walk you through the right path.
Frequently asked questions
Stop worrying about the panel behind that metal door.
The Wire Wizards replace Federal Pacific panels across Colorado Springs with a safe, like-for-like swap starting at $3,000 — permit and inspection included. Call or request your free panel assessment and we’ll get you scheduled.