Your Federal pacific panel could be a fire hazard
These defective panels are found in over 28 million homes and fail to trip during electrical overloads—increasing your fire risk by 2,800%.
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Does Your home have a federal pacific panel?
If your home was built between 1950 and 1980, there's a significant chance it contains a Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) panel.
These panels were installed in millions of homes before their deadly defects were discovered. Independent testing revealed that FPE breakers fail to trip 60% of the time during dangerous electrical conditions.
When circuit breakers don't trip, electrical wires can overheat, melt their insulation, and ignite surrounding materials—all while you sleep.
How to check your panel
1. Locate your electrical panel (usually in basement, garage, or utility room)
2. Look for "Federal Pacific Electric," "FPE," or "Stab-Loc" branding
3. If found, schedule a FREE inspection immediately
What Makes FPE
Panels So Dangerous?
Defective Design
The internal components were poorly manufactured, causing breakers to fail when protection is needed most.
Hidden Failures
Even when they trip, FPE breakers can appear to still be in the "on" position, masking the problem.
Falsified Testing
Court documents revealed the company falsified safety test results for years.
No Safe Repair
Experts agree: replacement is the only solution. Simply replacing individual breakers is not sufficient.
Recognized by Safety Experts Nationwide
2,800%
Higher fire risk compared to properly functioning breakers
28M+
Homes in North America with these dangerous panels
60%+
Failure rate when tested—they simply don't work as designed
Wondering if your panel is marked for replacement?
Start by booking your
free panel inspection with a knowledgable and local electrician right here in Columbus.
What a federal pacific panel could mean For You and your home
Your insurance company can delay or deny coverage until it is replaced.
You may not be able to close on a sale if the inspector flags the panel.
You can get blocked from adding HVAC, hot tub, EV charger, or solar.
Hot spots, discoloration, or loose breakers can turn into a real hazard.
You lose the chance to fix it on your schedule instead of in an emergency.
WARNING!
Other electricians love to send their sales reps to upcharge or start work before your approval. Make sure a qualified electrician is on-site and clearly communicates issues – before the tools come out.
Columbus homeowners trust Dean & Co to diagnose first, quote second
We’re a local crew in Columbus, OH (based out of Hilliard) that replaces these panels all the time, not a call center. We send real electricians to your door who know how these panels are built and what commonly goes wrong.
During our inspection, we explain everything in clear, simple terms, and give a written, upfront price before any work starts. No upsells, no surprises. If replacement makes sense, we schedule and install fast, often same day, with power only off for a couple of hours.
Why choose
Dean & Co Electrical to inspect your panel?
Licensed and experienced electricians at inspecting and replacing electrical panels
Clear communication from the first call to install
Clearly communicated issues we might find during our inspection
Fair and upfront pricing before any work starts
Same-day services available
schedule your inspection with a local electrician
Book your free panel inspection. We'll confirm if you have a Federal Pacific and inform you of our findings.
We make
Federal Pacific panel
replacements simple
Book A Free
Safety Inspection
Click or tap on "Get A FREE Inspection", fill out a simple form and tell us your date and time preference.
Get the price and
get on the schedule
We show you the full cost, what’s included, and book you right then. If it’s urgent, same day replacements are available.
We replace it with
minimal downtime
We do the panel changeout, power is only off for a couple of hours, we test everything, and you’re back to normal with a safe, modern panel.
We Inspect and Replace panels all around Columbus
columbus homeowners love Dean & Co Electrical
Landon O
Hilliard, OH
"We were trying to sell our house and the buyer wouldn't move forward until we replaced our old Federal Pacific panel. Dean & Co Electrical got it done fast so we could close on time without any headaches. Will definitely use again!"
Riley C
Dublin, OH
"Seth and his team were amazing from communication to getting the job done, we had a 200 amp panel that needed replaced on a short notice but they show up and got it swapped in no time! 10/10 recommend!"
Clayton S
Upper Arlington, OH
"Dean & Co Electrical came through for us when we needed them most. Our main electrical panel started sparking and caught fire in the middle of the night. We called them around 2:30am, and they were on site by 3am to replace the panel and restore power quickly and safely. Their fast response, professionalism, and expertise made a stressful situation so much easier to handle."
Frequently Asked Questions
Do all Federal Pacific panels have to be replaced?
Not every single one will fail, but because failure rates in testing were higher than allowed, replacement is widely recommended so you are not relying on equipment with a known issue.
How long is power off?
Most homes are off for part of a day while we move everything over and test.
Are your electricians licensed and insured?
Yes. Dean & Co Electrical is fully licensed to do electrical work in Ohio and we carry the proper credentials and insurance to replace service panels legally.
Do you availability this week?
Yes! We're available 7 days a week, 8am – 8pm. If it's an emergency, same-day or after hour installs are available.