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06/16/2026
Think you need a costly panel upgrade to install an EV charger?
Not always.
Many homes built before 1990 have 100 amp service with limited spare capacity. But a full panel isn't necessarily an unsafe panel.
If your electrical panel is in good condition, a load management device like simpleSwitch can make Level 2 EV charging possible even when capacity is limited. It automatically manages your home's electrical load, pausing EV charging when household demand is high and resuming charging when capacity is available.
The result?
Safe charging, no overloaded panel, and savings of up to $10,000 on unnecessary electrical upgrades.
So before assuming you need a new panel, ask your electrician about load management options.
06/15/2026
Can a sauna and a hot tub run off the same circuit without rewiring your house or upgrading your electrical panel?
Turns out, yes.
Plenty of homeowners want to add a sauna when they already have a hot tub, or the other way around, and just assume it means a brand new 40 amp circuit and a costly service upgrade.
With a load management device like simpleSwitch, the two share power instead. When the sauna is running, the hot tub waits, and the moment the sauna switches off, the hot tub heats itself back up. It is one of the simplest ways to add a high power appliance to your home without a panel upgrade.
Across these examples, one thing becomes clear every home is different, and so are the costs involved in adding electrical capacity.
What may seem like a simple upgrade can involve infrastructure changes, distance challenges, or utility coordination, depending on the setup.
Looking at how existing power is used can often provide a more practical path than expanding the entire service.
This wraps up the single-family examples.
Next, we’ll look at multifamily buildings where the challenges, and solutions, become even more important.
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What looks like a simple upgrade isn’t always simple.
In this case, increasing capacity from 125A to 200A involved more than just a panel change — including external disconnects, utility work, and infrastructure updates.
Costs can add up quickly depending on the setup, even for relatively small increases in capacity.
In situations like this, using the existing electrical service more efficiently can often be a more practical approach.
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