Zinsco Panel Replacement & Upgrades

Zinsco Panels: A Documented Fire Hazard in Western Oregon Homes

Zinsco electrical panels, also sold under the GTE-Sylvania brand name, were widely installed in American homes during the 1960s and 1970s. Electrical inspectors and fire investigators have since identified a critical design defect: the aluminum busbars inside Zinsco panels are prone to corrosion, and the breaker clips that grip these busbars can weld themselves permanently to the bus, making it physically impossible for the breaker to trip during an overload. When a Zinsco breaker cannot trip, the wires in your walls carry far more current than they were designed to handle, generating intense heat that can ignite insulation, wood framing, and drywall from the inside. Homeowners in Eugene, Roseburg, and Cottage Grove who discover they have a Zinsco panel should treat it as an urgent safety priority. Many Oregon homeowners' insurance policies will not cover properties with known Zinsco panels, and some insurers will cancel existing policies upon discovery. Contact Checkpoint Electric LLC immediately for a fast, safe, and fully permitted Zinsco panel replacement.