Making Your Home EV-Friendly
Electric vehicles are all the rage, especially among environmentally-conscious drivers and people looking to reduce their dependency on overpriced gas. However, if you're thinking about making the switch to electric, you know that buying the vehicle isn't the only step. Buying an EV may also mean investing in an EV charger, if your property doesn't already have one installed.
That alone can seem like a daunting prospect, as EV chargers are high-powered devices. But don't worry. Speaking as an electrician with ample experience installing EV chargers for homeowners, making your home electric vehicle-friendly can be a pretty straightforward process in the right hands!
Assessment and Planning
Before we can install anything, though, we'll need to assess your home's current electrical system. We will evaluate your home's electrical capacity to determine if it can support the additional load required for an EV charger. This assessment may involve inspecting the main electrical panel, determining available circuits, and ensuring adequate wiring and infrastructure. Depending on your system's capabilities, we may need to upgrade your electrical panel or other components to ensure that it can handle the increased load.
The planning phase is also when we plan out where your EV charger will go. Ideally, it should be placed in a convenient spot near the parking area, preferably close to the electrical panel to minimize installation costs. Additionally, we'll need to take factors such as weather protection, accessibility, and future expansion into account when picking the perfect spot.
Additionally, this is the part of the process where you'll need to obtain permits. In Florida, permits are generally required when installing new electric vehicle outlets. We can help you obtain the necessary permits to move forward with the installation process.
Putting In The EV Charger
Once we've squared away the paperwork, made our assessments, planned out the layout, and completed any necessary upgrades, installation can finally begin. The installation typically involves mounting the charging station, running electrical wiring from the main panel to the charging location, and connecting the charger to the electrical supply. Once everything's hooked up, we will test it to make sure it's operating correctly, then cap it off by going over the instructions with you and answering any remaining questions you have.
Contact Reliapro Electric for Seamless EV Charger Installation
The only way to ensure that your EV charger is installed correctly, safely, and legally is by contracting a licensed electrician. Since opening in 2019, Reliapro Electric has helped many Pensacola locals make their homes and businesses more EV-accessible by installing EV chargers. We demystify and simplify the process, helping you get what you need fast so you can bring home that electric vehicle sooner and start reaping the rewards!
If you need an electrician who's knowledgeable about EV chargers, Reliapro Electric is just what you're looking for. Call us at 850-480-6243 to learn more and request any of our services!
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