Adding Power Where You Need It, Safely and to Code.
Modern homes and appliances demand more power than ever, and trying to run a heavy-use appliance (like a new microwave, treadmill, or outdoor pool pump) on an existing, shared circuit is a recipe for frequent breaker trips and potential wire damage. Furthermore, areas near water (kitchens, bathrooms, outdoors) require specialized safety protection.
United Electrical Systems (UES) provides expert new circuit, outlet, and switch installation across the Bay Area and Santa Cruz. We specialize in designing and installing dedicated circuits to meet modern loads, and ensuring your home meets the latest safety standards with GFCI and AFCI protection. As your long-term electrician, we guarantee every new point of power is installed meticulously and permanently.
Our Installation Services: Clean, Code-Compliant, and Lasting
The Importance of Dedicated Circuits
A dedicated circuit is an individual line running directly from your electrical panel to one specific appliance or location. This prevents the circuit from being shared, ensuring the appliance receives the full, stable power it requires and prevents dangerous overloading.
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Common Needs for Dedicated Circuits:
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Kitchen & Laundry: Ovens, ranges, microwaves, refrigerators, electric dryers, and washers.
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HVAC & Comfort: Central Air Conditioning units, heat pumps, or large window AC units.
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Hobby & Utility: Garage workshops, air compressors, welders, servers, and sump pumps.
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Outdoor & Recreation: Hot tubs, pools, and irrigation systems.
Our team performs precise load calculations to determine the correct amperage, wire gauge, and breaker type required for your specific appliance, ensuring performance and safety are maximized.
Essential Outlet Safety: GFCI and AFCI Protection
The National Electrical Code (NEC) mandates specific safety outlets to prevent severe accidents. United Electrical Systems ensures your home is fully compliant and protected.
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GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)
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Function: Designed to protect people from severe electrical shocks by rapidly cutting power if a current imbalance (ground fault) is detected—common when electricity contacts water.
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Where We Install: Kitchen countertops, bathrooms, garages, basements, and all outdoor areas.
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AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter)
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Function: Protects your home from fire by detecting dangerous electrical arcing (sparks) often caused by damaged wiring, pinched cords, or loose connections.
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Where We Install: Required for many living spaces, including bedrooms, living rooms, and hallways, where wiring is concealed in walls.
If your older home lacks these essential safety features, UES can quickly and professionally upgrade your existing outlets or circuits to provide this critical protection.
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