Big News: Frosty’s AC has partnered with Cornerstone Pros! We’re combining decades of experience to keep Tampa families comfortable year-round. Click here to learn more.
Big News: Frosty’s AC has partnered with Cornerstone Pros! We’re combining decades of experience to keep Tampa families comfortable year-round. Click here to learn more.
Hurricane Milton Update

Blog

Contact us to learn more or schedule service!
Schedule Now
(813) 921-2610
Schedule Now
FILL OUT THIS FORM OR CALL US AT
(813) 921-2610 TO GET STARTED

By submitting, you authorize Cornerstone Pros to reach out via phone, email, or text for explicit information about project needs. We will never share your personal information with 3rd parties for marketing purposes or spam you. You can opt out at any time. Message/data rates apply. Consent is not a condition of purchase. 

AMAZING AND PROFESSIONAL!
Leave a Review

Blog

charging at home

New Year’s Tips for Affordable Home EV Charging

Home charging for electric vehicles offers significant time and money savings. It also gives drivers complete control over their EV batteries’ health. With at-home charging, you won’t have to wait in long lines for public chargers or pay elevated charging rates. You can also avoid faulty charging equipment and undue battery wear. Check out these budget-friendly EV charging tips for the new year.

Upgrade to a Level 2 Charger

All EVs come with Level 1 chargers. These branded charging cords offer plug-and-play functionality. Drivers connect them to their vehicles and insert them into standard 120-volt outlets. Unfortunately, Level 1 chargers can take more than two days to get the job done. With a Level 1 charger, you’ll have to wait 48 hours or more for full battery power.

Upgrade to a Level 2 home charger. These chargers can restore full battery power within four to 12 hours. They’re perfect for daily EV drivers and EV drivers who cover long distances.

Focus on Off-Peak Charging

When powering your battery at home, limit your costs by using your charging equipment during off-peak hours only. When fewer people are using the electrical grid, electrical companies slash their rates. You can enjoy off-peak energy rates by plugging your EV in just before going to bed and disconnecting it early in the morning.

Look for a Charger With Smart Features

Shop for a Level 2 home charger with smart features and easy integration with other smart home features. Some smart chargers offer scheduling for off-peak charging. This way, drivers can enjoy off-peak energy rates without manually connecting and disconnecting their EVs at specific hours. Smart features like dynamic load balancing offer real-time monitoring and adjustment of chargers’ electrical loads. If you have solar panels and solar battery storage, you can shop for EV chargers that prioritize solar energy.

Have a Professional Install Your Charger

Many Level 2 home charger installations require permitting. Given their greater electrical demand, these appliances require dedicated 240-volt outlets. They also need their own dedicated circuits. An electrician can provide these and other electrical system upgrades or hardwire your charger into your electrical system. Electricians can also handle or assist with the permitting process.

Hiring an electrician for EV charger installation will limit your risk of electrical fires, electrical overloads, and other hazards. It will also keep your home code compliant and preserve your charger manufacturer’s warranty.

Get Whole-Home Surge Protection

For many homeowners, Level 2 home charging equipment represents a significant investment. Protect your EV battery’s health and the health of your home charger with whole-house surge protection. Whole-building surge protection will prevent undue wear and potentially costly electrical malfunctions.

Spend less on EV charging with a professionally installed Level 2 home charger. To shop an impressive selection of EV chargers in Tampa Bay, FL, get in touch with Cornerstone Pros today!