Arlington meets Medford at the Mystic Lakes and the Mystic River. East Arlington is full of 1920s two-families near Mass Ave and the Minuteman Bikeway; the Center and the Heights have bungalows, colonials and capes climbing the hill.
A lot of the calls we get from Arlington are about adding: an EV charger in the driveway, circuits for heat pumps replacing an old boiler, an induction range, a finished basement.
Going electric
Heat pumps, induction cooking, EV charging and heat pump water heaters all add load. Many Arlington houses were built for a 60- or 100-amp service. We do a load calculation first, then tell you whether the panel can carry it, whether load management helps, or whether a service upgrade makes sense.
East Arlington two-families
Side-by-side and up-and-down two-families mean two meters, two panels and shared basements. We plan upgrades with both units in mind.
Older homes up the hill
Bungalows and colonials from the 1910s through the 1930s often still have pieces of their original wiring in the attic and walls. Renovations are the best time to replace it.
Permits
Arlington electrical permits are filed by the licensed electrician with the town’s wiring inspector, and the work is inspected. We take care of both.
Common in Arlington
Jobs we see here.
East Arlington two-families, 1920s bungalows and colonials up the Heights, and a lot of homes going electric.
- Level 2 EV chargers
- Heat pump and mini-split circuits
- Service and panel upgrades for electrification
- Induction range and dryer circuits
- Basement and attic finish wiring
- Recessed and under-cabinet lighting
We’re replacing our boiler with heat pumps in Arlington. What electrical work is involved?
Each outdoor heat pump unit needs a dedicated circuit and a disconnect, and the total load has to fit your service. Some homes need a panel or service upgrade first.
We do the load calculation, run the circuits your HVAC installer specifies, and get the work inspected.
Can I put an EV charger on a 100-amp service?
Sometimes. It depends on everything else the house already draws. A load calculation answers it. Lower-amperage charging or a load-management device can make it work without a service upgrade in many homes.
We check first and give you the honest answer before you buy a charger.
Do you work in East Arlington and the Heights?
Yes, all of Arlington: East Arlington, the Center, Morningside, Arlington Heights and the neighborhoods in between. It’s a short drive from our base in Medford.