Electrical jobs should never be turned into a DIY project, unless you have formal training and experience in the field. While electricity is extremely useful and necessary, if it isn’t handled correctly, it can be pretty dangerous too. If you get a novice to handle the job for you that can result in overloaded circuits, poor wiring connections or even faulty grounding, which can be extremely dangerous to you and your family and result in a fire outbreak as well. Here are some common services for which you would need to call in an electrician:

The main electrical panels provide electricity to your entire house. If you have older panels with fuses and older wiring, those may not be able to bear the load of any new appliances you decide to install on your property. The latest electrical appliances tend to add heavy loads on the system and your older wiring installations won’t be able to support those loads. If you are getting new appliances, call in a licensed electrician to test and inspect the wiring and circuit breakers on your property.

If you need any new outlets installed or need existing ones converted to USB ports, you would have to call in an electrician for the job. Oftentimes, electrical codes necessitate that a minimum of 1 outlet in your kitchen and bathroom be a GFCI outlet. These are specifically designed to shut off the power in case there is an imbalance in electricity or if water comes in contact with any of the electrical equipment or fittings; this helps in preventing shock in these areas.

It’s important that there be certified and licensed electrician should handle. They will take all the necessary precautions while doing any kind of electrical work on your property.

Imagine never having to go to the gas station again. While that may not happen just yet, you can certainly minimize the number of trips to the gas station to put fuel in your car if you have an electric car. However, some people who do have electric cars are finding they are looking for a station of another kind. An electric vehicle charging station. These stations are growing in popularity and are popping up all over, but it can still be a bit problematic for those that are on the go a lot. You need your own EV charging station install. Los Angeles homeowners who have an electric car and would prefer to charge it when they are at home and on their own time can give The Electric Connection a call.

The installation of an EV charging station can make your life a little easier. When you are at home, your car is charging. A charging station isn’t the same as the standard plug in option that comes with all electric cars. The stations charge the car at a much faster rate, which makes them so desirable in a world where we are constantly on the go. You don’t have to worry about leaving your car plugged in for a full 24 hours to get that full charge when you have your own charging station set up at your house.

The fast charging systems will need some electrical wiring, which is always best left to the professionals. You don’t want to risk electrocution or accidentally frying your new charging system. You also run the risk of putting your home in jeopardy of a wire shorting out, which can cause an electrical fire. It is best to have a certified electrician install the necessary wiring and the dedicated circuit needed to run the charger. Give The Electric Connection a call today and schedule your electric car charging station installation.