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The main reasons for an upgrade include:
- Age and Manufacturer: Your current equipment may be outdated or from a manufacturer that no longer meets modern safety and performance standards.
- Increased Load: You are planning to add a significant electrical load to your existing system.
- ADU Construction: You are building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) that requires its own dedicated address and electrical service. -
The timeline depends primarily on the PG&E application process:
- Standard Upgrades: If PG&E determines local transformers do not need an upgrade, the wait is typically 1–3 months.
- Transformer Upgrades: If PG&E needs to replace a transformer, the wait is usually 3–6 months.
- Underground Service: These upgrades typically take around one year.
-The physical installation of the new panel usually takes 1–2 days. -
On the day we energize the new service, please expect to be without power from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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We manage all paperwork with PG&E and handle the city permit process for you.
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This depends on your home's construction. For a single-story house with an attic and crawl space, damage is usually minimal. For multi-level homes, we will need to open small portions of the walls and ceilings. Each hole we create is a uniform circle slightly over 4 inches in diameter to make the repair process easier.
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Cutting into walls or ceilings generates dust. To manage this, we contain much of the debris by using a vacuum and dust cover, in addition to tarping all furniture.
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No, you can simply rewire the existing outlets. However, this is an ideal time to strategically add new outlets, especially in areas where you currently rely on extension cords.