March 13, 2023

Applewood Added to Plug Star as a Certified Electrician

Applewood Plumbing Heating and Electric is honored to be listed on Plug Star as a certified electrician for electric vehicle charger installations. Denver’s goal for 2030 is to have more than 30% of vehicles on the road fully electric. With that goal the Denver area is seeing an increase in charging stations in homes.

If you’re wondering how to get your home ready for the switch to an electric vehicle, we’ve got you covered. Applewood’s licensed electricians can install your charger and ensure that your home has the power available to keep you on the road. Schedule your appointment today!

Questions Before Installing an EV Charger At Home

One of the greatest luxuries of having an electric vehicle is the convenience of plugging your car in the evening and waking up to a fully charged battery ready for the day. Before installing an electrical vehicle charger, there are several factors you must consider about your lifestyle.

• What are you willing to pay to have the electrical vehicle charger installed?
• Does your electrical panel have the capacity to run a charger?
• How much electricity do you use monthly?
• What are the average miles you drive daily?

What Type of EV Home Charger Do You Need?

There are two levels of EVSE chargers:

Level one EVSE charging stations use 120-volt AC plug to charge your vehicle. This charger is roughly the same level of power used for most appliances installed in your home. This option is simple, but has slower charging times as it may take up to 30 hours to fully charge your vehicle. This option works perfectly with those who drive a lower average of miles per day.

Level two EVSE charger installations use a 240-volt plug similar to dedicated circuits you may have to run appliances such as a dryer. The advantage of having this is faster charger times, meaning larger milage for those who drive longer distances per day. Though this is a more convenient option it requires a special setup.

Install Your EV Charger Today

Applewood technicians are here to help you figure out the logistics before purchasing and installing your electric vehicle charger. They will evaluate your home’s electrical to ensure that your home is the right fit to power all of your family’s electrical needs.

Applewood has a passion for keeping your home safe. Our family owned and operated business provides top-notch service that has earned a greater than 60% repeat customer ratio. Applewood maintains a 96% on time service call record. We operate from 6 AM to 10 PM every day of the week to help best fit into our customers’ busy lives. Our staff is grateful for your business.