You may be tempted to try to install your lighting on your own, however there are a couple key reasons why it may be better to call a professional electrician.
Some surfaces are both literally and figuratively hard to work with when it comes to lighting installation. A professional electrician will have the competence and tools to install lighting in difficult surfaces, including hardscape surfaces like brick, stone, and concrete.
Additionally, there may be some hard-to-reach places where lighting needs to be installed that you don’t want to handle on your own. Whenever a ladder is involved, such as with recessed lighting or elevated outdoor lighting, it’s best to call a professional who has experience doing electrical work while on a ladder.
If you’re on the fence about getting generator installation in your Waimea home or business, consider these important perks:
In case you already have a generator, make sure it’s working properly. Big Island Electric also offers generator repair to fix your standby/whole-home generator properly.
To pick the right kind of electrical vehicle charger, you’ll need to consider how quickly you need your car to charge as well as your property’s electrical capacity. Of the three types, two require special EV charger installation by a professional.
If you don’t need your vehicle to charge quickly, you can opt for a Level 1 charger. This usually does not require special installation, since it just uses a regular 120 volt outlet. The downside is that a full charge could take up to 20 hours to complete.
Most EV charger installations will end up being Level 2 chargers. Level 2 chargers fall in the sweet spot between the energy they need to function and how rapidly they charge the car. It does require a professional to install a special charging port, but its charging capabilities are up to seven times faster than Level 1 chargers. These can be installed in most homes or businesses.
The absolute fastest EV charger is the Level 3 charger. Since it needs a massive amount of electricity to work, they are unlikely to be able to be installed in homes. This type of charger is often found in special EV charging stations or gas stations for logistical reasons, but can charge vehicles in as little as half an hour.
Big Island Electric can make sure you have a functional electrical panel by performing electrical panel repair and upgrade services. Electrical panels control how electricity moves through the building, so it’s important to make sure that it’s working properly. You may need an electrical panel upgrade if you have an old home or if your electrical panel was installed more than 25 years ago. There are also some signals you may notice that serve as evidence you need a new electrical panel, such as flickering lights, burning smells, and frequent circuit breaker tripping.
Contact Big Island Electric and we’ll make sure your electrical panel is up to code so that it works as it should and provides the right amount of amps for your property.
While you have options for your electrician in Kailua-Kona, HI, we hope you’ll choose Big Electric. Here are some of the benefits you’ll experience when working with us.
We have over 20 years of industry experience.
Know what you’ll pay before you pay it.
From residential to commercial to remodeling, we can handle it.
Our team is composed of licensed electricians.
