As technology advances in the electric car industry, so does the electrical demand to accommodate these advances at our homes.
Eagle Services Electrical Division can install dedicated 40-amp, 240-volt circuits from your main electrical panel to your garage, in most cases, for an affordable price. Eagle Electrical also will install car chargers supplied by the customer. These mount fairly easy on standard garage walls.
George Robbins, a licensed, bonded and insured electrician, with more than 22 years experience, sees two types of chargers quite often. These are the Nissan Leaf and Chevy Volt. He suggests installing the 240-volt model because it charges much faster than the 120-volt.
Another electrical item for today’s high tech homes is Whole House Surge Protection. This device, made by Eaton Cutler Hammer, and endorsed by HGTV actor Mike Holmes (Holmes on Homes creator), mounts at the source of your electric power, the main electrical panel. It mounts inside or below the panel, and requires a dedicated 20-amp, 240-volt circuit breaker for power. It basically stops the surge from entering the home.
The utility company power fluctuates and surges homes throughout the day without notice most times. With monsoon season coming, your home can be surged by a lightning strike a mile away. Eaton recommends using power surge strips for added protection and warranty replacement of appliances and devices.
Eagle Electrical also offers 24-hour emergency service any day of the week, George said.
For more information, or to contact George, call (480) 659-4942, or e-mail George@EaglePAE.com. The company also has a Web site at www.eagleplumbingandair.com. Free estimates are available.