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Before You Go Overboard on Electrics… | Forum

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John
John Apr 29

The urge to ditch fossil fuel appliances is admirable, in the sense that your house will be cleaner and–maybe–greener.

But replacing your gas stove, HWH, dryer and furnace with electrics often winds up being more complicated and costly than just buying the new stuff.

Are your present electrical panel, wiring and outlets up to the increased demand? If not, are you prepared to shell out thousands more to upgrade your service?

Food for thought: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/03/05/home-upgrade-electric-panels-evs-appliances/

Pari Palmer
Pari Palmer Apr 29
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idayrare corded
It's funny how we often overlook the capacity of our electrical panels until it becomes a pressing issue. I remember when my family decided to install mini-splits for AC, the installation team had to check our panel. Luckily, my parents had upgraded it years ago, so we were all set. It's a common oversight – I've heard similar stories from friends and family. It's definitely something to consider before diving into those upgrades. If anyone's unsure about their electrical capacity, reaching out to a reliable service like kanatautilitiesltd.ca could provide some valuable guidance.