RESIDENTIAL electrical services
Switchboard Upgrades
Upgrade Your Switchboard for a Safer, Smarter Home
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Your switchboard is the heart of your home’s electrical system, distributing power, controlling circuits, and protecting you from electrical faults. At Nixon, we specialise in modern switchboard upgrades to improve safety, capacity, and compliance. If your switchboard is outdated, overloaded, or does not meet current safety standards, our team can help you upgrade with minimal disruption and added peace of mind.

Why Upgrade Your Switchboard?
Older switchboards were never designed to handle the power demands of today’s homes — think air conditioners, induction cooktops, solar systems, and electric vehicles. Many older units also lack RCD safety switches, putting your home and family at risk.
Here’s why a switchboard upgrade is one of the most important electrical investments you can make:
Safety Compliance
New boards are fitted with Residual Current Devices (RCDs) to instantly cut power in a fault, protecting against electric shocks and fires.
Power Capacity
Prevent tripping breakers, overheating cables, and flickering lights by upgrading to handle modern loads.
Insurance & Legal Requirements
Many insurers require compliant switchboards for coverage. Non-compliant systems can also impact property sales.
Solar & EV Ready
Thinking of going solar or installing an EV charger? You’ll need a switchboard that can handle the upgrade.
Fire Risk Reduction
Old ceramic fuses and asbestos panels can pose serious hazards.
What’s Included in a Nixon Switchboard Upgrade?
- Full removal of the old switchboard and fuses
- Installation of a modern metal-clad enclosure
- New circuit breakers and mandatory RCD protection
- Clean and compliant cabling with neat labelling
- Load balancing across circuits for maximum efficiency
- Full testing, safety inspection, and certificate of compliance
We can also assist with main power upgrades, surge protection, and integrating solar, battery or EV systems.


Why Choose Nixon?
According to WA regulations, smoke alarms must be installed:
- Qualified electricians experienced in older and modern homes
- Fully licensed & insured team
- Fast turnaround and flexible scheduling
- Transparent pricing – no surprises
- High-quality components that meet Australian Standards
- Workmanship and safety guaranteed
We don’t just do the job — we make sure your home is safer, smarter, and ready for anything.
What Our Clients Say
From my first contact with Tammy, every step of the installation of our new Daikin 7•1 Split System went like clockwork.
Tom, the operations manager came to measure and quote the same day and I
I received the quote within 2 days as promised. As soon as I accepted the quote the unit was ordered and installed in less than a week.
I was very impressed with how the leading technician, Jono, mentored the first year apprentice, Matt, throughout the installation.
I am very happy with the new unit and the quality of the workmanship.
Well done to all the team at Nixon Air
Highly recommend, thank you
Highly recommended
Great service guys, hassel free and professional in every aspect. Absolute confidence when you live distant and can't be there. 10/10
Maria Telder
Cost came back substantially below quote.
Carl was very nice to deal with as was his mate. I will be using them again.
Definitely recommend using Nixons
We have never had reporting after the fact re what was found and done to rectify our problem.
Would most certainly use them again.
Would definitely use again
I would recommend them to others needing work done
So much so I’ve got them come out to do another job for me. A very happy customer here.
Thank you
He was so friendly and professional and great to have a chat with!
Thank you and I highly recommend Nixon Electrical
Thank you so much for your help!!
The team was professional, punctual and clearly very experienced. They took the time to explain the system, answered all my questions and made sure everything was set up exactly how I wanted. The installation itself was completed efficiently and to a very high standard, with great attention to detail.
What really stood out was their communication and care throughout the job. They respected the home, cleaned up properly afterwards and made sure everything was working perfectly before they left.
I would highly recommend Nixon to anyone looking for a reliable and high-quality air conditioning installation. Outstanding service all round.
Helpful tradesman and I could not thank him enough for his help and advice and installation ease
-The team at Westurn Engineering.
I have had consistently high standards of work completed by Nixons at my Kennels, ranging from basic electrical maintenance, emergency call outs for loss of power through to maintenance and new installation of several air conditioning units.
My business is very happy with Nixons and will continue to use them as our number 1 contractor for all our electrical and air conditioning requirements.
Thank you Nixons.
Absolutely great service from Dodds Aircon! The install was smooth, the team was easy to deal with, and we’re super happy with our new aircon—just in time for summer. Big shout out to Noah for planning and executing the job perfectly. Highly recommend!
