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Q: What other projects should I do at the same time as installing a new subpanel?

• <div><ul><li><p>Installing a new electrical meter box</p></li><li><p>Replacing your meter base</p></li><li><p>Replacing your service entrance cable </p></li></ul><p>The cost to install or upgrade an electrical meter box ranges from $100 to $650, including $50 to $250 for the unit. The meter base passes the power from your electric company to your panel. The cost to replace a meter base is roughly $50 to $250. </p><p>Service entrance cables are electrical cables with multiple wires, bringing power from electrical companies to residential buildings. The cost to replace a service entrance cable ranges roughly from $1,000 to $1,500.</p></div>

Q: How do you mount solar panels for a well pump?

• <div><p>The best solar-panel mounting system will depend on your property layout, but you&rsquo;ll typically want to try for south-facing panels to get the most sun. Roof mounting and wall mounting are both popular, but if your well setup is far away from buildings and other structures you can also set up a freestanding aluminum frame to mount your panels.</p></div>

Q: How do I choose the right solar system for my home?

• <div><p>Solar water heating systems are not one-size-fits-all. You'll likely work with a team of experts to get the job done&mdash;including <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/install-solar-panels/">solar panel installers</a>, <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/plumbers/">plumbers</a>, and <a href="https://www.angi.com/nearme/water-heater-installation/">water heater installers</a>. A specialist will help you decide if a passive or active system is best for your local weather, home layout, roof stability, and your budget.</p></div>

Q: What questions should you ask your solar panel inspector?

• <div><p>There are a few great <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/hiring-solar-installer-ask-these-8-questions.htm">questions to ask a solar contractor</a> or inspector when you speak to them. You&rsquo;ll probably want to find out about the energy yield and efficiency of your array, ensuring the actual output matches the amount you calculated when installing the array in the first place. It&rsquo;s also a good idea to find out about any damage or wear and tear on the array and to inquire about how soon you need to make repairs or replacements to essential components.</p></div>

Q: How many solar panels do you need to run a solar well pump?

• <div><p>Solar well pumps range from needing 200 watts of power to as much as 12,000 watts for heavy-duty pumps. Since the most common and cost-friendly solar panels are 100-watt panels, you&rsquo;ll need between two and 12 panels. The average is between two and eight panels for standard pumps. Based on the average cost of solar panels (<b>$1 to $1.50 per watt</b>), you&rsquo;d pay between <b>$200 and $1,800</b> for your well pump solar panels&mdash;not including installation.</p></div>

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Last update on December 01, 2025

Reviewed in July 2025
Absolute Professionals !!! Fast and reliable. Installed new outlets to the back house and new breaker to the panel . Highly recommend their services !!
Peter Avila Licensed Electrician LLC DBA Smart Electic Solutions
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Reviewed in July 2025
I had a solar system installed by Cazault in Aug. 2023 along with an upgrade to my electrical panel. Things went fine until the electric panel was upgraded. While drilling an access hole from the outside, they angled the hole, which went through my first floor baseboard and chewed up two...
Cazeault Solar & Home
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Reviewed in September 2024
"E Edson and his team did an amazing job upgrading my old 60-amp fused panel to a brand new 200-amp panel. The difference is incredible, and now Iâ m all set to connect my new car charger and mini-split system. They were professional, efficient, and kept everything super clean. Couldnâ t...
Edson Electrical Services
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Reviewed in July 2024
Rob was just awesome - it was kind of an odd job where I wanted to install a custom stained glass panel in a door. He was careful and knew exactly what he was doing - I'm so glad to have hired him.
Robert Pino
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Reviewed in April 2024
I was impressed with the upgrade. They obviously understand the current codes and installed all the equipment needed to support that. Including repositioning the wires coming from the utility pole and hardware before the main panel. The new panel looks great, and I think it will support a...
4th Generation Electric, Inc.
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Reviewed in November 2023
My wife and I were so nervous when water was coming in the attic and had solar panels on the roof. They scheduled us in for a look into the cause and was able to fix that and another roof issue in the visit!!! Absolute pleasure to deal with and would recommend to anyone!!
Phase Out Electric
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Reviewed in June 2023
We hired Bryan and team to upgrade our electrical panel. Not only was Bryan able to order the parts and get them within two weeks (while other companies were dealing with long lead times), but he also gave us the best price by far. The team that came out was efficient and friendly - definitely...
B. P. Logue
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Reviewed in February 2018
It went well. We needed our roof done ASAP because we were hitting a deadline to have solar panels installed. EM Snow gave the most reasonable quote by far and were able to complete the work within our tight timeline. We had a unique situation where many of the boards underneath our roof were in...
EM Snow Inc
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Reviewed in October 2017
98% of the job ie; main power panel swap was finished in one day which included labeling and testing all circuits in the house. The remainder of work was finished early next day with installation of new ground rods, neatening and dressing of cable wiring previously moved. All went well with no...
Sandy McLardy Electric
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Reviewed in June 2017
They did a great job. They actually tuned them to work better than the original installers. Thermal solar is kind of a dying technology. Photovoltaic is getting better and better and better. These days it's a lot cheaper if you just get the photovoltaic and get a heat pump for heating. ...
J V Mechanical Contractors Inc
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