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Between "},{"type":"link","url":"https://rootelectricllc.com/ev-charging-systems","children":[{"text":"EV charging"}]},{"text":", high-efficiency HVAC, home offices, hot tubs, and smart-home tech, many homes—especially those built 15–40+ years ago—are running close to (or beyond) what the original electrical panel was designed to handle."}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"paragraph","children":[{"text":"At "},{"text":"Root Electric","bold":true},{"text":", we help homeowners across "},{"type":"link","url":"https://rootelectricllc.com/electricians-serving-parker-co-s","children":[{"text":"Parker and South Metro Denver ","bold":true}]},{"text":"upgrade, correct, and future-proof their electrical systems to meet modern safety standards—so your breakers stop tripping, your lights stop dimming, and your home stays protected as your power needs grow."}]},{"type":"heading-two","children":[{"text":""}]},{"type":"heading-two","children":[{"text":"Quick Answer: When do 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