Federal Pacific (FPE) panels
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panel replacement
Federal Pacific Electric panels with Stab-Lok breakers are one of the panels insurers flag most often. Byron replaces them with a new panel with permits, gets the work inspected and gives you the paperwork to close out your insurer’s request.
- Permits and inspection
- Documentation for your insurer
- Firm quote from photos
- 1-year parts and labor guarantee
About FPE panels
Why Federal Pacific panels get replaced
Federal Pacific Electric panels were common in homes built from the 1950s through the 1980s. Their Stab-Lok breakers have a long-reported history of failing to trip under overload, which is exactly when a breaker needs to work.
Because of that history, many insurers and home inspectors now treat FPE panels as a replacement item. A new panel removes the question entirely.
FPE replacement with a new 200A panel
from $4,400
Applies to a straightforward, overhead-fed replacement with permits. Your exact price is confirmed before any work starts.
- Free estimate, firm quote by the job
- Permits handled when required
- 1-year parts and labor guarantee
Not sure what you have?
Look for “Stab-Lok” on the breakers
Federal Pacific panels usually say FPE or Stab-Lok on the label or the breakers. If you’re not sure, text Byron a photo of the panel door label and the open panel. He’ll tell you what you have and what replacement involves.
How to tell
Signs you have a Federal Pacific panel
- “Federal Pacific Electric” or “FPE” on the panel cover or door label
- “Stab-Lok” printed on the label or on the breakers
- Breakers with a red or orange stripe across the handle
- A home built roughly between the 1950s and the 1980s
The process
How an FPE replacement works
- 01
Confirm it’s FPE
Text a photo of the panel and its label. Byron confirms the brand and what’s involved.
- 02
Quote and permit
A firm price by the job. Byron pulls the permit and schedules the utility.
- 03
New panel installed
Old equipment out, new panel and breakers in, wired to current code.
- 04
Inspected and documented
Final inspection and the paperwork your insurer needs.
After the replacement
A finished panel, with permits and inspection
This is what you get at the end of a Federal Pacific replacement: new equipment, clearly labeled circuits and a permit that’s been signed off.
Byron coordinates the shutoff with your utility and keeps the outage as short as possible.
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 questionIs a Federal Pacific panel dangerous?
FPE Stab-Lok breakers are widely reported to fail to trip under some overload conditions. Many homes have had them for decades without incident, but it’s a known risk, and many insurers now require replacement.
Can I replace just the breakers?
Replacement breakers exist, but they don’t change how the panel is viewed by insurers and inspectors. Replacing the panel is the fix most insurers accept.
How much does an FPE replacement cost?
Most are standard panel replacements, starting at $4,400 for a 200-amp panel with permits. Byron confirms the exact price before work starts.
Help paying for it:Wisetack financing
Federal Pacific panel replacement near you
- Federal Pacific panel replacement in SacramentoFederal Pacific panels went into Sacramento homes for decades; many in postwar neighborhoods have never been replaced.
- Federal Pacific panel replacement in CarmichaelFederal Pacific Stab-Lok panels are still found in Carmichael ranch homes from the 1960s and 70s.
- Federal Pacific panel replacement in Fair OaksFederal Pacific panels in older Fair Oaks homes are a common insurance and home-sale item.
- Federal Pacific panel replacement in Citrus HeightsFederal Pacific Stab-Lok panels are a frequent find in Citrus Heights homes built before the mid-1980s.
- Federal Pacific panel replacement in FolsomFederal Pacific panels occasionally appear in Folsom’s older homes, usually flagged at a sale or insurance renewal.
- Federal Pacific panel replacement in Elk GroveFederal Pacific panels occasionally turn up in Elk Grove’s older homes during a sale or insurance renewal.
Federal Pacific panel replacement 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
Think you have a Federal Pacific panel?
Text Byron a photo of the panel and its label. He’ll confirm it and give you a firm price.
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm · Saturdays by appointment