Basic
$156 – $578 each
Up to two failed breakers replaced with breakers listed for the panel, loose terminals torqued to spec, corrosion cleaned, tested

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Electrician service call to repair a residential breaker panel: replace a failed breaker or two, re-terminate loose connections, clean corrosion; not a panel replacement.
Repair Electric Panel in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $183 to $680 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for repair electric panel.
National average: $175 – $650 each
$156 – $578 each
Up to two failed breakers replaced with breakers listed for the panel, loose terminals torqued to spec, corrosion cleaned, tested
$183 – $680 each
Failed breakers replaced, all terminations torqued to spec, corrosion cleaned from bus and lugs, panel directory updated
$229 – $850 each
Failed breakers replaced, terminations torqued, corrosion cleaned, antioxidant on aluminum conductors, thermal scan, written report
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $83 – $308 | each |
| Labor | labor | $63 – $236 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $22 – $82 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $15 – $55 | each |
Torque screwdriver tightening a breaker terminal
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