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  "name": "When do I need an electrical panel upgrade during a kitchen remodel?",
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        "text": "You should upgrade your electrical panel if your existing service cannot support modern, high-draw kitchen appliances. Today’s induction cooktops, built-in double ovens, microwave drawers, and wine coolers draw substantial amperage. Older homes with 100-amp service often lack open breaker slots or overall capacity to run several large kitchen appliances simultaneously without tripping breakers. Electricians evaluate panel capacity during planning to verify whether a panel upgrade or dedicated 20-amp small-appliance branch circuits are required by current safety codes.",
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        "description": "You need a panel upgrade if your current electrical service cannot handle modern high-draw appliances or lacks open slots for required dedicated circuits."
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  "description": "You need a panel upgrade if your current electrical service cannot handle modern high-draw appliances or lacks open slots for required dedicated circuits."
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