Electrical Resources & Guides
Plain-language answers about panels, EV chargers, generators, older-home wiring, and what to expect from a licensed electrician in the St. Louis area.
7 Signs Your St. Louis Home Needs an Electrical Panel Upgrade
Most panels installed before the mid-1990s were never sized for a modern home. Here are the warning signs, what a Federal Pacific panel means for your insurance, and what to expect from the upgrade.
Read EV Charging · 6 minWhat Does It Cost to Install a Home EV Charger in the St. Louis Area?
The price of a Level 2 charger install depends on three things: how far the charger is from your panel, whether your panel has room, and what charger you choose. Here is how each one plays out.
Read Homeowner Guides · 5 minHow to Size a Standby Generator for a St. Louis-Area Home
After every big storm we get calls from homeowners who wish they had a generator. Here is how to size one so it carries what matters without paying for capacity you will never use.
Read Homeowner Guides · 4 minAluminum Wiring in St. Louis-Area Homes: What Buyers and Owners Should Know
Aluminum branch wiring was installed in thousands of metro homes during the copper shortage of the late 1960s. It is manageable, but it needs the right fix and the right electrician.
Read Homeowner Guides · 4 minElectrician vs. Handyman: What Missouri Law and Your Insurer Expect
A handyman can change a light fixture. A panel upgrade, a new circuit, or an EV charger is a different matter. Here is where the line falls in our area.
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