New electrical circuits
Need more power? A new circuit may be all it takes.
Older homes weren’t built for modern loads. Before anyone sells you an expensive panel upgrade, call Byron. He’ll check your panel and tell you straight whether an affordable new circuit will do the job.
- From $475
- Panel checked first
- Sized correctly, with permits
- 1-year parts and labor guarantee
Before you upgrade
Most of the time, we can add capacity without a new panel
Flickering lights, a breaker that keeps tripping, or a new appliance that needs its own power are often solved by adding a breaker and new wiring through your home.
If your panel has room and your service can carry the load, a dedicated circuit is faster and far less expensive than an upgrade. If it can’t, Byron will show you why and walk you through the options.
New dedicated circuit
from $475
Assumes available panel capacity, a reasonably accessible wiring route and a standard-length circuit. Long runs, attic or crawlspace access and panel work can change the price.
- Free estimate, firm quote by the job
- Permits handled when required
- 1-year parts and labor guarantee
Before you buy the appliance
Check your panel’s capacity first
A new circuit starts at $475 when your panel has room and the wiring route is reasonably accessible. If your panel is full or your service is small, a $295 load calculation shows whether you need a subpanel or an upgrade before you spend money on equipment.
- Heat pumps, dryers, hot tubs and shop tools
- Permits handled when required
- Load calculation available from $295
- Firm quote by the job
Common circuits
What people add circuits for
Heat pumps and HVAC
Heat pump condensers, air handlers and mini-splits, sized to the equipment nameplate.
Dryers and ranges
240-volt circuits for electric dryers, ranges, cooktops and wall ovens.
Hot tubs and spas
Dedicated circuit with the required disconnect and GFCI protection.
Water heaters
Electric and heat pump water heaters, often part of a gas-to-electric switch.
Shops and garages
Circuits for compressors, welders, saws and other shop tools.
EV chargers
A dedicated Level 2 circuit, with the panel checked first.
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On the job
Conduit bent on site for a clean, protected run
Where a circuit runs outside or through a garage, Byron bends conduit on site so the wiring is protected and the run looks tidy.
Every new circuit is sized for the equipment it feeds, with permits when required.
Questions about your home? Ask Byron directly.
Call, or text photos of your panel and the work area. Often that’s enough for a price.
Questions
Common questions
Don’t see yours? Text Byron. You’ll get a real answer from the person doing the work.
Text a questionHow much does it cost to add a circuit?
New circuits start at $475. That assumes room in your panel, a reasonably accessible wiring route and a standard length. Byron gives you a firm price before any work starts.
Will I need a panel upgrade?
Not necessarily. Byron checks whether your panel has space and your service has capacity. If it’s close, a load calculation settles it before you spend money.
Does adding a circuit need a permit?
New circuits generally require a permit. Byron handles it as part of the job.
New circuits near you
- New circuits in CarmichaelPool pumps, workshop tools and heat pumps on bigger properties often need their own dedicated circuits.
- New circuits in Fair OaksPool equipment, shop tools and heat pumps on larger Fair Oaks properties often need dedicated circuits.
- New circuits in FolsomHeat pumps, induction ranges and garage equipment usually need a dedicated circuit in Folsom’s newer homes.
- New circuits in Elk GroveHeat pumps, electric water heaters and garage equipment each need a correctly sized dedicated circuit.
- New circuits in OrangevalePool pumps, welders, compressors and heat pumps on Orangevale properties usually need their own circuits.
- New circuits in Rancho MurietaHeat pumps, induction ranges and garage equipment usually need a dedicated circuit, and sometimes nothing more.
New circuits across the WiseCo service area
Sacramento County
Placer County
El Dorado County
Equipment and brands Byron installs
Brand names are trademarks of their owners and are listed to show the equipment we install, not an endorsement.
Free, no-obligation quotes
Adding something big? Ask Byron first.
Tell him what you’re adding and send a photo of your panel. He’ll tell you whether a new circuit will do it.
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm · Saturdays by appointment