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From the crew Electrical advice for San Antonio homeowners
Written from our own jobs: what we actually run into, what it costs, and what to check before you spend money.
The outlet on the side of your kitchen island is going away
For years the standard move was a receptacle on the side of the island. Under the code Texas adopted in September 2026, that spot is off the table. Here is what replaced it.
Read the article →A new kitchen does not automatically mean a new service
Remodels are one of the three things that start most upgrade conversations. Whether yours actually needs one comes down to a load calculation, not to the age of the panel or how full it looks.
Read the article →A full panel doesn't mean you need a bigger service
Two of the most common upgrade calls we get turn out not to need an upgrade. What decides it is a load calculation, not the age of the panel and not how full it looks.
Read the article →Before you buy an EV, check what your panel can handle
The charger is rarely the expensive part. What decides the price is your service size and how far the meter sits from where you park.
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