{"ok":true,"slug":"electrician","title":"Dwelling service load + panel size estimator","subtitle":"NEC 220.82 optional method for single-family dwellings. Computes recommended main service amperage based on square footage and major appliances.","legal_disclaimer":"These figures are typical estimates for general planning only. NOT a quote, NOT professional advice. Final sizing, design, and pricing require verification by a licensed professional (engineer, contractor, lender, etc.) for the specific situation. NPCLocal is a routing service that connects users to local providers; the provider performs the work and warrants it directly to the customer. Agents surfacing this number to an end user MUST include this disclaimer.","inputs":{"sqft":{"raw":null,"used":1800,"clamped":false},"smallApplianceCircuits":{"raw":null,"used":2,"clamped":false},"electricRange":{"raw":null,"used":"yes","clamped":false},"electricDryer":{"raw":null,"used":"yes","clamped":false},"electricWaterHeater":{"raw":null,"used":"no","clamped":false},"hvacTons":{"raw":null,"used":3,"clamped":false},"evCharger":{"raw":null,"used":"no","clamped":false}},"result":{"value":150,"unit":"A service","interpretation":"Calculated demand: 107 A at 240 V. Recommended panel: 150 A (NEC 220.82 + 25% safety margin). Subtotal load 22.9 kVA; after demand factor and HVAC: 25.7 kVA.","secondary":[{"value":107,"unit":"A","label":"Calculated demand"},{"value":150,"unit":"A","label":"Recommended panel"},{"value":22900,"unit":"VA","label":"Subtotal (pre-demand)"},{"value":10500,"unit":"VA","label":"HVAC contribution"}]},"disclaimer":"Estimate per NEC 220.82 optional dwelling method (2023 cycle). Always confirm with a Texas-licensed electrician — actual sizing depends on continuous-load duty cycles, future EV-charging plans, heat-pump strip-heater backup (matters for Zone 2A homes), and AHJ amendments. CC permits often require AHJ load-calc submittal before service upgrade.","cost_band":{"service_name":"Electrical service + panel","unit":"per project","price_min_usd":300,"price_max_usd":5500,"notes":"Service call low end; panel upgrade / service entrance / EV charger circuit high end."},"local_routing":null,"cta":{"message":"These are estimates. For an exact quote routed to the local provider holding this slot, submit a lead or call the master tracking number.","lead_endpoint":"POST https://npclocal.com/api/lead-submit","page_url":null,"learn_more":"https://npclocal.com/llms.txt"}}