If you have had your electric car for a while you have probably enjoyed saving on your weekly gas bill. Of course that is if your car is charged and ready to go when you are. If it is always on low-charge, you are relying on gasoline and the savings you could be experiencing is nowhere near what it should be. This is usually because people are trying to use a Level I charger to keep up with their busy lives. If you want to have a car that can keep up with you and your busy schedule, give your electrician in Beverly Hills a call. At The Electric Connection, we have experienced electricians who can help you get what you need to make your car more economical.

If you are ready to make your work for you, look into buying a Level II electric car charger. These chargers require less than half the time to get your car fully charged. The slower trickle charger typically needs a full 24 hours to get your car charged. The faster charger only needs 6 to 8 hours. Because it is a faster system, it requires more juice. This means you need a 240-volt outlet. A Beverly Hills electrician will need to install this outlet. They are not standard in the garage or carport.

Before the outlet can be installed the electrician will need to do an inspection of your electric panel to make sure there is room for the additional breaker needed to power the outlet. Most new houses will have the room. If your home is older, an electric panel upgrade will be needed. This is something your electrician will discuss with you. If you would like to take the first step in getting your home ready for your new Level II electric car charging station, give The Electric Connection a call today.

Every home uses energy in one form or the other; and in most instances, this electricity comes from the power grid. Statistics indicate that almost 50% of a home’s energy is used by its HVAC systems while about 12% goes into the lighting. Most property owners presume that all the energy-efficiency upgrades happen through various home improvement upgrades such as replacement of wooden windows and doors with energy-efficient 2 or 3-paned vinyl windows etc.

While these changes do add to the energy-efficiency of your home, there are a number of electrical systems and maintenance upgrades that can significantly improve your energy usage, such as:

It’s not uncommon for us to occasionally leave the lights on when we leave a room. Or there may be times when we leave the deck, patio or poolscapes lights on all night with the security aspect in view. These types of habits can become a significant energy drain, but there is a way to curb that. We can install motion sensor lighting in the exterior spaces of your home; the lights will get switched on only when the sensor picks up any movement within its range. This helps you save energy without compromising on the safety factor in any way.

Most people don’t realise that their local electrician can help them when they are upgrading to energy efficient appliances. The fact of the matter is that simply replacing older appliances with ones that have high energy star ratings may not always help them reduce their electricity bills.

When you upgrade the appliances in your home such as air-conditioners, dryers, dishwashers and washing machines etc., these appliances tend to need a higher wattage compared to the older ones; this means the upgrade may actually strain the circuit breakers and your electrical system. It’s important to get a skilled electrician to come and check whether the existing wiring and system is built to bear the higher electrical loads that the newer, advanced systems need.

Inadequate or improper insulation is one more major sources of energy loss on most properties. And if you are considering a home renovation/remodelling/extension project, it’s a good idea to upgrade the insulation in your house as well.

Today, many property owners are quite committed to opting for eco-friendly alternatives to many materials and systems. If you feel you want to reduce your carbon footprint, you might want to consider installing solar panels in your home. This can significantly reduce your reliance on grid power.

Upgrading appliances or making major electrical upgrades can sometimes prove to be an expensive proposition and may not fit into everyone’s budget. This is why it’s important to know how to make some smaller changes that will also add to your home’s energy-efficiency. Some things that can make a big difference are:

We at AllRound Electricals can provide excellent energy audits and electrical upgrade and maintenance solutions. For more information, contact our friendly team at this number – 1300 169 263. You can also write to us at this email address.

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