GE Electrical Panel Replacement & Upgrades

GE Electrical Panels: A Legacy Brand Navigating a Changing Market

General Electric (GE) has been a major force in the American electrical industry for well over a century, and GE electrical panels were among the most commonly installed load centers in American homes and commercial buildings throughout the 20th century. However, GE's electrical distribution business has undergone significant changes in recent years. In 2018, GE sold its industrial solutions division — including its electrical panel and breaker product lines — to ABB, a Swiss multinational corporation. As a result, GE-branded electrical panels and breakers are no longer manufactured under the GE name. This transition has important implications for homeowners with existing GE panels: while ABB continues to manufacture compatible replacement breakers, the long-term parts availability and support ecosystem for older GE panels is less certain than for brands like Eaton or Square D. For homeowners in Western Oregon with aging GE panels, Checkpoint Electric LLC recommends a professional assessment to determine whether the panel is still safe and adequately supported, or whether upgrading to a modern panel from a currently active manufacturer is the more prudent long-term investment.