Qmerit: use licensed pros for EVs
- Qmerit used a social post to steer homeowners toward licensed electricians for home electric-vehicle charger work, not general contractors handling broader renovation jobs. - The company says Level 2 chargers draw 240 volts on dedicated circuits, often need permits and inspections, and can require panel upgrades. - That fits broader home-charging rules requiring code compliance and, in many cases, permits for new 240-volt circuits. (afdc.energy.gov)
Qmerit is telling homeowners to use licensed electricians for home electric-vehicle charger installs instead of relying on general contractors. (qmerit.com) The company’s home-installation materials say a Level 2 charger pulls 240 volts from a dedicated circuit and should be matched to the home’s electrical capacity. (qmerit.com) Qmerit says hardwiring is the preferred setup for many chargers, but that work can involve trenching, panel modifications, or a service upgrade. (qmerit.com) Its guidance says licensed electricians are needed to keep installations aligned with local rules and the National Electrical Code, the main U.S. electrical safety standard. (qmerit.com) (afdc.energy.gov) The U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center says home charging equipment must comply with local and state codes, and permits may be required. (afdc.energy.gov) Qmerit’s permit guide says a new 240-volt circuit or a hardwired Level 2 charger usually triggers permitting, while plugging into an existing 240-volt receptacle can be an exception. (qmerit.com) The company also says permitting can be required by a municipality, homeowner association, utility, or insurer, not just by the installer. (qmerit.com) Qmerit markets its network as licensed, insured, and background-checked, and says it has installed more than 770,000 charging stations in the United States and Canada. (qmerit.com 1) (qmerit.com 2) Automakers and retailers already use that pitch. Chevrolet says Qmerit installers handle permits, and Lowe’s says its Qmerit network includes prequalified licensed electricians for home charger jobs. (chevrolet.com) (lowes.com) The argument is simple: a home charger is not just another appliance when it needs a new high-voltage circuit, a breaker, and a signoff from the local inspector. (afdc.energy.gov) (qmerit.com)
