Want to Make Sure There Is Enough Electricity Coming into Your Home?
What Does a Residential Electrical Service Mean When They Mention Loads?
A residential load is a phrase which describes how much electricity enters a residence at any time. The amount a residence is able to access is normally limited by its service drop. When homes are built or electrical systems have been renovated, a
residential electrical service
will perform some calculations in order to estimate the maximum load, with the aim of preventing electrical issues due to an overloaded system.
In some areas of the world, utilities have load management programs in place which are designed to compensate older electrical grids by managing the power usage at peak times. These programs will also create savings for customers, as it will help them spend less on electricity usage.
Load management programs will control high-load devices such as fridges, water heaters etc, deferring electrical use at peak periods that will free up resources. For instance, a water heater could automatically come on when the thermostat has determined the water inside has started to cool, however, under load management systems, the heater will remain off, coming on later when the demand for electricity is not as great.
Residential load calculations are determined to find out the amount of service drop each residence needs, the kind of wiring that has to be used, and how circuits need to be arranged. Electricians will also perform calculations in order to determine what the heating and cooling needs are of a structure so the safest system can be installed. A system that is not
enough will not work, and a system that is too big will be inefficient. Installing the correct one will mean reduced energy costs and ensuring the temperature is kept comfortable. If you would like to learn more about our
residential electrical service
and how we can help you, please contact Hurley's Electrical Services, Inc. in Austin, TX today on (512) 501-0548.