60 Amp Fuse Box Upgrade to a 100 Amp Electrical Panel in Calgary
When a Calgary home still runs on a 60 amp fuse box, it’s often a sign the electrical system hasn’t kept up with modern living. Most older homes built before the 1970s were never designed to handle today’s loads — electric ranges, hot tubs, EV chargers, and all the other power-hungry conveniences we take for granted. That’s why upgrading to a 100 amp electrical panel is one of the smartest and safest improvements you can make.
About This 60 Amp to 100 Amp Upgrade Project
This project was a double service upgrade on a side-by-side duplex in southwest Calgary. Each half of the duplex was originally supplied with a 60 amp fuse box — a system that worked fine fifty years ago, but not anymore. The owner wanted both sides modernized with new 100 amp electrical panels to meet code, improve safety, and make the homes easier to rent long-term.
Because each suite had its own service, our electricians completed each upgrade separately. A full service change typically takes about one full workday per unit. That includes coordination with Enmax, disconnecting power, installing the new meter base and panel, updating grounding and bonding, and commissioning the new service. Our team handled everything start to finish — including all permits and inspections — so the owner didn’t have to worry about the details.
Planning Around Tenants and Daily Life
Both sides of the duplex were tenant-occupied, so scheduling was key. We coordinated with the landlord and tenants to perform each upgrade during daytime hours while residents were at work. That minimized disruption and allowed our electricians to complete each installation safely and efficiently.
In both suites, the electrical panel was located in the basement bedroom — a tight space that required care to work around furniture and flooring. As always, we protected the work area, kept dust to a minimum, and left each room exactly as we found it. Our crew understands that every upgrade is taking place inside someone’s home, and we take that responsibility seriously. A clean job site and a happy customer are just as important as a perfect installation.
Why Upgrade from 60 Amps to 100 Amps?
Many older Calgary homes still operate with 60 amp service. While it may handle lights and small appliances, it can struggle with anything beyond the basics — especially in homes adding electric heating, air conditioning, or modern kitchen equipment. A 60 amp panel can quickly become overloaded, increasing the risk of tripped fuses, flickering lights, or worse, overheating conductors.
By upgrading to a 100 amp electrical panel, homeowners gain the capacity to safely power today’s devices while preparing for future upgrades such as a hot tub, air conditioner, or EV charger installation. The new panel also uses breakers instead of fuses — a far safer and more convenient design. Resetting a tripped breaker is as simple as flipping a switch.
Modern Safety and Peace of Mind
All new installations are completed to current Canadian Electrical Code standards, using high-quality materials and workmanship. Every service upgrade includes a new grounded meter base, copper grounding electrode, and proper bonding of the metal water service (if present). The end result is a clean, organized, and fully compliant system that will serve the home reliably for decades.
In this particular duplex, the owner also chose to future-proof the property by ensuring that conduit space and spare circuits were available for later additions — such as solar integration or electric vehicle charging. Upgrades like these are straightforward when you start with a properly sized 100 amp panel.
Thinking About Your Own Upgrade?
If your home still has an older 60 amp fuse box or a panel that’s out of room, it’s a good time to consider a service upgrade. Whether you need a 100 amp upgrade, a new subpanel, or you’re planning ahead for solar panels in Calgary, our licensed electricians handle every part of the process — permits, coordination, installation, and cleanup.
Panel Upgrade Experts has been serving Calgary since 2013, specializing in safe, code-compliant upgrades for homes, duplexes, and revenue properties. We treat your home like our own, and we never consider the job finished until you’re completely satisfied.
Book your free electrical panel assessment today and see how easy it is to bring your power system up to modern standards.
