Electrical
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Most modern homes need at least a 200A panel. If you're adding a heat pump, EV charger, and heat pump water heater, you may need 400A service or a load management system to stay within a 200A service. We perform a load calculation based on your specific appliances to give you an accurate recommendation.

Frequent tripping usually means the circuit is overloaded (too many devices drawing power), there's a short circuit in a device or wiring, or the breaker itself has weakened with age and is tripping at a lower threshold than its rating. A tripping breaker is a warning — don't keep resetting it without finding the cause.

GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets detect tiny leakage currents that can cause electrocution and shut off power in milliseconds. They're required by code near water — in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, outdoor locations, and crawl spaces. If your older home lacks GFCI protection in these areas, we can retrofit them easily.

In the Hudson Valley, a standard Level 2 EV charger installation (charger unit plus circuit from panel) typically costs $800–$1,500 depending on the distance from the panel, whether conduit is needed, and the charger brand. New York's Drive Clean rebate and utility EV programs can offset part of the cost — ask us for current details.

As long as fuel is available. Standby generators run on your home's natural gas or propane supply — which isn't stored like gasoline. A natural gas unit can run indefinitely (supply permitting). A propane unit depends on tank size; a 500-gallon propane tank typically supports a 22kW generator for 5–7 days at 50% load.