If you're planning to increase your electrical load by adding a new major appliance, make sure your panel can handle it. Here's how.

Home electrical systems need adequate amperage capacity to support appliances and devices safely. Adding more capacity to a home’s electrical load may involve updating the service panel or installing ...

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Courtesy of www.MikeHolt.com. Based on the 2020 NEC. Sizing the feeder or service load for a dwelling isn’t simply a matter of totaling the loads or breaker ratings. The Code recognizes there’s load ...