If you have an electric vehicle (EV), installing an EV charger at your house can add convenience and help save you money. However, it’s best to hire a professional for the installation rather than doing it yourself. At Corbin Electrical Services, Inc., we provide electric car charger installation services for homeowners in Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean Counties, New Jersey. Here, we explore the importance of having a professional install your home EV charger.
How Do EV Chargers Work?
Electric vehicles are becoming more and more common, and they need to be charged regularly. Many people are choosing to install EV chargers in their homes to benefit from increased convenience, cost savings, and faster charge times. Electric car chargers typically deliver around three times more power than a standard three-pin plug socket, helping to charge electric vehicles quickly. There are three main types of EV chargers:
- Level 1: These are the slowest chargers for EVs and use a standard three-prong plug.
- Level 2: These charge faster than level 1 but slower than level 3 and utilize a 208- to 240-volt AC outlet.
- Level 3: These are the fastest EV chargers, using a three-phase supply, but are too powerful for home installation.
For home use, Level 2 chargers are the most suitable option to quickly charge your electric vehicle.
Benefits of Home EV Charger Professional Installation
When you’re looking to install a home EV charger, it’s best to hire a professional for several reasons. These include:
Safety
Installing an EV charger can involve dealing with outlets, wires, and large amounts of power, which is best left to professionals who are trained in doing it safely. The last thing you want is to get injured if you try to do it yourself, so hire an experienced electrician like those at Corbin Electrical Services, Inc. They can also make sure the installation complies with local codes and regulations.
Expertise
Professional electricians are experts in their field, including installing electric vehicle chargers. This is a better choice than doing it yourself, since chances are, you don’t have the same amount of expertise (or any). Professionals can install your home EV charger properly and make sure it gets the power supply it needs without disrupting the rest of your home’s electrical supply. Having a professional install your EV charger can also save you money on repairs that would need to be repaired if you made a mistake.
Efficiency
Another benefit of having a professional install your EV charger is the efficiency of the process. If you’re trying to do the project yourself, it will often involve a lot of research and troubleshooting to make sure it’s done safely and properly. Professionals know how to do the installation faster and more reliably, letting you use your charger quicker.
Along with these benefits, other reasons to get a home EV charger installed are the incentives offered by the state of New Jersey. Residents can receive a rebate of up to $250 for the purchase and installation of an eligible Level 2 charger.
Electric Vehicle Charger Installation at Corbin Electrical Services, Inc.
If you’re ready to get your EV home charger installed professionally, the trained electricians at Corbin Electrical Services, Inc. can help. We provide Level 2 installation services, so our team will install a 240-volt outlet and a dedicated circuit. They will then discuss your charger options, which include models from Qmerit and Tesla. Once the charger is fully installed, the electrician will demonstrate how to use the EV home charger. If you’re looking for recommendations or estimates for EV charger installation, you can take our EV charger survey.
Get Started With Our Professional EV Home Charger Installation Services
Don’t rely on powering your electric vehicle at charging spots around town—get an EV charger professionally installed by the team at Corbin Electrical Services, Inc. Serving residents of Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean Counties in New Jersey, our electricians are here to help you set up your home EV charger. To talk to one of our professionals or learn more about the process, contact us today.
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