Tesla Charger Install and Burnt GFCI Replacement in Lawrenceville

This one had two separate jobs wrapped into a single visit. We installed a Tesla Wall Connector and replaced a duplex GFCI outlet that had clearly seen better days - way better days. Both needed to get done right, and that's exactly what happened.

The GFCI was the part that caught our attention fast. The housing was cracked, the face was scorched, and the reset button showed heat discoloration you just can't ignore. That kind of damage doesn't happen overnight. It builds up - and if it goes unchecked long enough, it stops being an outlet problem and starts being a fire hazard. We pulled it out, checked the box and wiring behind it, and put in a clean replacement.

The Tesla Wall Connector went in on the same wall. Getting a Level 2 charger at home is a serious upgrade over plugging into a standard outlet. Faster charge times, a dedicated circuit sized correctly for the load, and a clean permanent mount - it just makes owning an EV a lot more practical day to day.

What a lot of homeowners don't realize is that adding an EV charger is also a good time to take a look at your panel. Running a dedicated circuit for a charger means we're already in there, and it's worth confirming the panel has the capacity to handle it safely. In this case, the existing panel had room to work with, so we were able to get everything tied in without any surprises.

If you've got an outlet that trips frequently, feels warm to the touch, or shows any visible cracking or discoloration - don't sit on it. That's your home telling you something is off. Same goes for anyone thinking about adding an EV charger at home. We handle both, and we make sure it's done safely from start to finish.