Electrical work in Granada Hills
A planned EV charger, appliance change, addition or pool installation can affect the electrical scope. We review the existing demand and proposed equipment before recommending a service upgrade or another distribution change. The age or location of a property alone does not establish its available capacity.
Common questions
What does a panel upgrade actually involve?
The scope depends on the existing equipment and the loads you are adding. It may include the panel, meter enclosure, service conductors, and grounding or bonding work. We plan permits, inspections and any utility disconnection or reconnection with the responsible agencies. The outage window depends on that sequence and the work required; confirm it before the shutdown rather than assuming a one-day interruption.
Official references: LADWP: electric-service planning and inspections
Is load management a real alternative to upgrading the service?
It can be an option when compatible equipment controls the loads within the available electrical capacity. Charger power sharing and controls that respond to total household demand do different jobs. We check the proposed system, load calculation and approval requirements before comparing it with a service upgrade. Savings and avoiding an upgrade depend on the installation.
Official references: Tesla: power-management features and compatibility