By Jason Z., Service expert Lebanon office
Job at a glance
- Location
- Marysville, PA
- Service
- Panel Replacement
- When
- September 2026
- Service expert
- Jason Z.
- Called about
- outlets that had stopped working
- Service size
- 200 amp
- Panel brand
- Siemens
- Visits
- 1
- Options offered
- 3
- Inspection
- Passed
What this type of job typically costs
$7,825 to $13,750
Panel replacement, everything on the job
From 851 jobs we completed in the last 18 months.
The middle half of what our clients paid for this type of job across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, everything on the job before discounts, refreshed every month. A licensed service expert sees your home and gives a written price before any work starts.
Range updated November 9, 2026.
About this service →
A Marysville, Pennsylvania homeowner contacted Thomas Edison Electric after several outlets in their home stopped working. The call came in as an emergency following a power surge that had caused widespread damage throughout the property.
The client's problem
The client had experienced a significant power surge that damaged five power strips, one receptacle, and shorted out their garage door opener. Although the electric company had replaced the service line, the internal electrical system had sustained damage that left outlets non-functional.
What our service expert found
The service expert confirmed damage from the power surge had affected multiple components of the electrical system. The existing panel and service entrance equipment needed replacement to restore safe, reliable power and protect the home from future surge events.
Options we presented
The service expert presented three options ranging from a complete panel upgrade with surge protection to a more comprehensive package that included a subpanel and whole home device replacement. Each option included a new 40 space 200 amp Siemens panel, meter, service entrance upgrade, whole house surge protection, and grounding system.
40-Space 200-Amp Siemens Panel with Meter, SEU, Whole House Surge Protection and Grounding System, 100 amp sub panel, whole home redevice
40-Space 200-Amp Siemens Panel with Meter, SEU, Whole House Surge Protection and Grounding System, 100 amp sub panel (the client chose this one)
40-Space 200-Amp Siemens Panel with Meter, SEU, Whole House Surge Protection and Grounding System
The solution
The client chose the package that included the new panel, meter, service entrance, surge protection, grounding system, and a 100 amp subpanel. The team installed a 40 space 200 amp Siemens main breaker panel along with a 20 space 100 amp subpanel, replaced the 200 amp service mast with new SEU and meter base with outdoor disconnect, added a full grounding system, installed a service entrance surge protective device, replaced the damaged GFCI receptacle, and added a 50 amp generator inlet with the necessary circuit wiring.
Work performed
Installed 40 space 200 amp Siemens main breaker panel
Replaced 200 amp service mast with new SEU, meter base, and outdoor disconnect
Installed 20 space 100 amp subpanel
Added whole house surge protective device
Installed full grounding system
Replaced damaged GFCI receptacle
Added 50 amp generator inlet with 6 AWG circuit wiring
What we installed
- Mulberry 76401, 1G Decora Semi Gloss White Metal Plate
- Pass & Seymour 1597-TRW 15A 125V Self-Test GFCI Tamper-Resistant, White Outlet
- Siemens BR 15 Amp Single Pole Breaker× 12
- Siemens BR Q120 20 Amp Single Pole Breaker× 12
- Siemens BR 20 Amp 2 Pole Breaker
- Siemens BR 30 Amp 2 Pole Breaker
- Siemens BR 50 Amp 6 AWG 2 Pole Breaker
- Siemens ec3gb212 21-Position Ground Bar Kit× 2
- Eaton CHSPT2ULTRA Type 1 Surge Protective Device
- Acorn Clamp 5 and 8 Acorn Direct Burial Bronze Ground Rod Clamp× 2
- Ground Clamp Aluminum 1 and 2 to 1"
- Intersystem Bonding Grounding Bridge - ARLGB5
Why pricing varies
No two homes are wired the same. On this job, the price came down to:
- Service size and whether the main breaker rating changes
- Condition of the existing enclosure, bus bars and breakers
- Grounding and bonding that must be brought up to current code at the same time
- Service entrance conductors and the meter can, when they are part of the scope
- Utility coordination and permit requirements in the jurisdiction
- Surge, AFCI and GFCI protection added during the changeout
- Panel brand and breaker selection
- Accessibility of the panel location and any drywall or masonry work around it
- Code corrections found once the deadfront is off
A service expert prices your job after seeing it, and you approve the price before any work starts.
Why it matters in Marysville
Power surges can enter homes through utility lines and cause cascading damage to electrical systems and connected devices. In Perry County, where rural service lines may be more exposed to weather events and grid fluctuations, whole house surge protection provides an essential layer of defense. A properly grounded panel with surge protection helps safeguard appliances, electronics, and the electrical system itself from future events.
Common questions
Can a power surge damage my electrical panel?
Yes, a significant power surge can damage breakers, wiring connections, and other panel components. When surge damage occurs, a full inspection is needed to determine which parts of the electrical system require repair or replacement.
Why do I need whole house surge protection if I use power strips?
Power strips provide limited protection for individual devices, but a whole house surge protector installed at the panel stops surges before they enter your home wiring. This first line of defense protects your entire electrical system and all connected appliances.
What is the purpose of adding a subpanel?
A subpanel provides additional circuit capacity and can distribute power more efficiently to specific areas of the home, such as a garage or workshop. It also makes future electrical additions easier without overloading the main panel.
Why is a grounding system important after a surge?
A proper grounding system provides a safe path for excess electrical energy to dissipate into the earth. This protects people from shock hazards and helps prevent damage to equipment during future electrical faults or surges.
The service expert on this job
Jason Z.
Service expert
Jason is a service expert with Thomas Edison Electric. He has completed more than 2,400 jobs for clients in Berks, Dauphin and Lebanon counties. His most common calls are troubleshooting, outlets and switches, panel upgrades and lighting and ceiling fans.
More about Jason →Reviewed by a licensed Thomas Edison Electric service expert on November 6, 2026.
Where this job was
Marysville, Pennsylvania, in Perry. Electrical service in Marysville
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