Electrical Panels

An electrical subpanel enhances your home's electrical system by providing targeted control, increased safety, and improved efficiency for specific areas or functions, ensuring reliable and effective power distribution.

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Updating Your Electrical for Higher Energy Usage Electrical Panel Installation in Santa Ynez, CA

An electrical subpanel can serve various purposes in your home, acting as a smaller version of your main electrical panel dedicated to a specific area or function. By distributing electrical load more evenly and reducing strain on the main panel, subpanels enhance overall system performance. This targeted approach allows for better control over specific circuits, making it easier to manage power usage in different parts of your home. Increased safety is achieved through localized circuit breakers that can quickly isolate problems, minimizing risks such as electrical fires or overloads

Furthermore, subpanels improve efficiency by reducing voltage drop in long circuit runs, ensuring that all your electrical devices operate reliably and effectively. Whether you're adding new appliances, extending living spaces, or upgrading your home's electrical infrastructure, electrical panel installation in Santa Ynez, CA can be a smart and practical solution.

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An electrical subpanel can serve various purposes in your home, acting as a smaller version of your main electrical panel dedicated to a specific area or function. This allows for better control, increased safety, and improved efficiency.

These uses include:
  • Garages: Subpanels in garages provide ample power for tools, lighting, and charging stations, ensuring your workspace is well-equipped for any project.
  • Mother-in-law cottages: A subpanel in a detached living space offers independent control over electrical circuits, enhancing safety and convenience for occupants.
  • EV chargers: Dedicated subpanels for electric vehicle chargers ensure a stable and sufficient power supply, accommodating the high energy demands of modern EVs.
  • Shed/workshops: Subpanels in sheds or workshops allow for a versatile and efficient power distribution setup, catering to various tools, equipment, and lighting needs.
  • Pools/hot tubs: Installing a subpanel for pools or hot tubs ensures that the necessary electrical load is managed safely, providing reliable power for pumps, heaters, and lighting systems.

By incorporating subpanels into your home's electrical system, you can achieve a more organized and efficient power distribution setup tailored to specific areas and their unique requirements. Trust Laughlin Electric Santa Ynez, CA to expertly install and maintain your electrical subpanels, ensuring optimal performance and safety for your home.

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An electrical sub panel may have various uses in your home. A subpanel is a smaller version of your home’s main panel used for a particular area that could benefit from its control center.

These uses include:

  • Garages
  • Mother-in-law cottages
  • EV chargers
  • Shed/workshops
  • Pools/hot tubs

Any area detached from your home could benefit from a subpanel because it’s easier to reset breakers, monitor electrical usage, and save you money during installation. If you’re renting out a mother-in-law cottage, it’s much easier to charge for electrical use when you can easily measure it with a subpanel. Sheds, workshops, and garages may flip circuits more often with high-energy power tools or EV chargers, and resetting the circuit will be more accessible near that area. Other high-draw accessories like pools and hot tubs benefit from subpanels for safety and cheaper installation.

No matter what electrical panel installation in Santa Ynez, CA you need, Laughlin Electric is here for you. We have spent 30 years perfecting our service and investing in our community, so you can count on us to go above and beyond.

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    02.18.25 - google
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    01.27.25 - google
    Laughlin Electric was great. Easy to book an appointment. They sent a reminder of that appointment and info on who was coming. Cody was the best. Arrived when expected. Listened to what I needed sorted out and gave me options on how to go about it. He then quoted me a price and did the work. Basically did everything I would want and expect. They will be my first call for electrical work.
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    01.24.25 - google
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    01.14.25 - google
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    01.08.25 - google
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    12.20.24 - google
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    12.18.24 - google
    Cody was knowledgeable and fast. Resolved an issue on the spot and will be installing a new panel after Christmas.
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    12.18.24 - google
    Cody was great at solving my electrical issues.
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    12.17.24 - google
    Lukas did a great job installing my level 2 tesla charger. He drilled holes to the attic to run wiring and did a very clean job. Highly recommend!
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    12.17.24 - google
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    10.07.24 - google
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    08.27.24 - google
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    08.12.24 - google
    Rob from Laughlin is incredible at his job. He installed a new ceiling fan box and wired a motion-activated closet light where there was no light previously. He was focused on minimizing holes in our walls (very minor paint/stucco rework needed) and was mindful to control dust and debris created during the work. He has significant expertise and was able to offer us a range of options to complete our tasks. He is super professional and very easy to talk to - we will recommend him and Laughlin to our friends and neighbors for sure. Thanks Rob for a job very well done!
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    08.09.24 - google
    Lukas and Cody were both amazing. Punctual, professional and nice!
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    08.03.24 - google
    Very clean work. While he was diagnosing the problem he was cleaning up previous electrical work. Fixed our problem very quickly.
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    07.29.24 - google
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    07.26.24 - google
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    07.24.24 - google
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    07.18.24 - google
    Lukas Hutchison is full of knowledge and expertise. Young guy, but God does he know what he’s talking about. I had an issue with an overheating 14-50 car charging plug. Lukas informed me of multiple possible problems with the plug, but had a solution for all of those issues. While taking a look at the wiring in the wall he even took the time to trim down the wires because the previous install wasn’t “perfect”. Would def recommend these guys if you’re in need for electrical help. Very professional and attentive to detail. Thanks for your help, Lukas!
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    07.18.24 - google
    I use Laughlin Electric regularly and have had all excellent experiences with them. Incredible service, you get appointment days and times very quickly, and their quality of work is top tier. Their technicians are great, and I have worked a lot with Cody. He has exceeded expectations on every project he’s done for me. Large or small projects, he can do anything I throw at him. He’s knowledgeable, professional, and a pleasure to work with. I can’t recommend them enough for any electrical needs you have.