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Homeowner Guides — 10 Articles

The EV & Electric Home Blog

Plain-English guides about panels, EV chargers, heat pumps, and the real costs of going electric — written for homeowners, not electricians.

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EV Charging · NEW May 2026
Best EV Chargers for 100-Amp Panels in 2026 — Buyer's Guide
The 5 best Level 2 EV chargers that work reliably on a 100-amp panel — with adjustable amperage, load management features, and real installation costs compared.
11 min read · Updated May 2026Read Now →
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NEC Code · NEW May 2026
The NEC 80% Rule Explained: What Every Homeowner Must Know
Why your 100A panel can only safely carry 80A continuously — the physics, the code, and exactly how it affects your EV charger plans.
10 min read→
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Panel Upgrades · NEW May 2026
How Long Does a Panel Upgrade Take? Realistic 2026 Timeline
The electrician's work takes one day. Here is why the total project takes 3–6 weeks — and how to speed it up.
12 min read→
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Panel Upgrades · 2026
How Much Does a 200-Amp Panel Upgrade Cost in 2026?
Real 2026 prices, what drives quotes up or down, IRA rebates still available, and how to get a fair deal.
9 min read→
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EV Charging
Can a 100-Amp Panel Support an EV Charger?
The honest answer and the calculation electricians use. Most homeowners are surprised by the result.
8 min read→
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Heat Pumps
Heat Pump Electrical Requirements: What Your Panel Needs
Exactly how many amps a heat pump draws and whether your panel needs upgrading first.
8 min read→
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Kitchen Electrification
Switching to Induction? Your Complete Panel Checklist
Induction ranges need a 240V / 40–50A circuit. Everything to verify before your installer arrives.
7 min read→
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DIY vs. Pro
Can You Install an EV Charger Yourself? The Honest Truth
What you can legally do yourself, what you should not, and what the permit process looks like.
9 min read→
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Smart Home
Smart Load Management: How to Skip the Panel Upgrade
How devices like Span and Leviton evr-Green let you add EV charging without a $3,000 upgrade.
8 min read→
Archive — 2025
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Panel Upgrades · Archive 2025
200-Amp Panel Upgrade Cost — 2025 Edition
Our 2025 pricing guide. For current 2026 costs see our updated guide above.
7 min read · 2025→
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