Arizona is set to receive $76.5 million in federal funding to help build EV charging infrastructure statewide as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. While this funding will help build 69 publicly accessible EV charging stations, there remains a significant shortage of public charging stations for drivers. For most EV owners,…
When it comes to Arizona EV incentives, there’s good news and bad news. First, the bad news: Arizona is not offering rebates for home EV chargers in 2026. The federal Energy Efficient Home Improvement Tax Credit program, which covered up to 30% of upgrade costs for EV charging, expired at the end of 2025. The…
Arizona has more than 1,000 public EV charging station locations and nearly 3,000 charging ports, with the majority concentrated in Maricopa County. But that doesn’t mean they are nearby where you live or convenient to use. As electric vehicles become more common across Phoenix, Scottsdale, Chandler, Gilbert, and Mesa, homeowners quickly realize that relying on…
About 80% of EV charging happens at home. It’s easier and more convenient. A professionally installed Level 2 charger allows you to charge your electric vehicle overnight and start each day with a full battery. However, charging places a significant electrical load on your system, and if you don’t use a certified electrician for EV…
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common across Phoenix, Chandler, Gilbert, Scottsdale, and Mesa. But relying on public charging stations is inconvenient and often frustrating. Who wants to sit around and wait for 20 minutes or longer to fill up your meter? Plus, public stations aren’t always available when you need them. 60% of EVs are…
Drain problems rarely appear overnight. Most of the time, you see a few warning signs and ignore them. Maybe a sink drains a little slower. There’s water pooling in your shower. Toilets don’t flush waste all the way down or you’re reaching for the plunger a bit too often. It may just seem like a…
Clogged drain? There are a few drain cleaning methods you can try that might solve the problem, but you want to be careful. Some DIY solutions can damage your pipes or create bigger problems within your sewer system. It’s especially important to be careful in the Peoria, AZ area. We have a lot of older…
Phoenix area wastewater systems include more than 5,000 miles of sewer mains. The Water Services Department in Peoria is responsible for maintaining and operating the city’s water supply and infrastructure, but you’re responsible for anything connected to them and maintaining your part of the system. If there’s a problem along the way, you need a…
You might notice your shower is draining a bit more slowly. Over time, though, water starts to pool, and eventually your drain may stop working altogether. It’s not uncommon in the Peoria area. Hard water causes mineral buildup in pipes. Hair and soap residue get stuck inside your drain. Roots can break into your sewer…
Why does my toilet keep clogging? That question is usually asked with a bit of frustration and often in a raised voice. A clogged toilet is frustrating once. When the same toilet keeps backing up, it’s more than a frustration; it is usually a sign of a larger plumbing issue. In the Peoria area, we…
When your electrical panel is working properly, you probably don’t give it a second thought. Flip a switch, and the lights turn on. Run your washing machine or dryer, and it works properly. Your air conditioning keeps your home cool on our hot summer days. But when you hit that switch, and your lights flicker,…
Years ago, homes in Chandler weren’t built with today’s electrical demands in mind. Today, homeowners have pools, spas, multiple big-screen TVs, heavy-duty air conditioning units, EV chargers, home offices, and more appliances. Often, these are running at the same time and drawing an increasingly larger electrical load. 100-amp service, the most common in our area,…
If you’re adding a new HVAC system, EV charger, pool, or spa, you may be wondering, “should I upgrade my electrical panel?” You can ask the same question if you’re looking to make just about any change to your electrical system, especially if you live in an older home that may need updates to remain…
Do I need a permit to upgrade my electrical panel? Yes. An electrical panel upgrade affects your home’s main electrical service, which means the work must be permitted, inspected, and approved for code compliance in Arizona. That may feel like one more step in an already stressful project, but the permit process is there for…
The average cost to upgrade an electrical panel ranges from roughly $518–$2,188 nationally, though major upgrades can exceed $4,500 according to Angi. In Chandler, except to pay about $1,300 on average. However, there’s a wide range of prices because work can vary greater depending on the age of the electrical system, size of the upgrade,…
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