Electrical Installation

Comprehensive Electrical Installation Services for Your Home

When your home requires new electrical installations or upgrades, you need experienced professionals who understand both safety requirements and modern electrical demands. At First Choice Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical, we combine 15 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge installation techniques to deliver electrical systems that power your life reliably and efficiently. Our family-owned approach means we treat your home with the same care and attention we’d give our own, ensuring every wire, outlet, and circuit meets the highest standards of safety and performance.

Electrical installation encompasses far more than simply running wires through walls. Modern homes require sophisticated electrical systems capable of handling everything from high-efficiency LED lighting to electric vehicle charging stations, smart home automation systems, and energy-hungry appliances. Our senior technicians stay current with National Electrical Code requirements and local regulations throughout Garfield, Hackensack, Hasbrough, Lodi, Passaic, Saddlebrook, Edison Township, Hasbrouck Heights, Highland Park, and Woodbridge, NJ, ensuring your installations not only meet today’s needs but anticipate tomorrow’s electrical demands.

Residential Electrical System Design and Planning

Every successful electrical installation begins with thorough planning and system design. We evaluate your home’s current electrical capacity, assess your power requirements, and design systems that provide ample capacity for both present and future needs. This comprehensive approach includes calculating electrical loads, determining optimal circuit configurations, and strategically placing outlets, switches, and fixtures for maximum convenience and functionality. Our free estimates on installation services help you understand project scope and costs upfront, maintaining our commitment to full transparency with customers.

The planning phase also involves coordinating with other home systems, particularly when installing electrical components alongside heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment. Since we handle all these services as your one-stop solution for home services, we ensure seamless integration between your electrical system and HVAC installations, preventing conflicts and optimizing overall system efficiency.

Essential Components of Professional Installation

Professional electrical installation involves multiple critical components working together to create a safe, reliable power distribution system. The main electrical panel serves as your home’s power hub, distributing electricity through properly sized circuit breakers that protect against overloads and short circuits. We install panels with adequate capacity for current needs while providing expansion space for future additions, whether that’s a home office, workshop, or outdoor living space.

Branch circuits carry power from the panel to specific areas of your home, with dedicated circuits for major appliances like ranges, dryers, and HVAC equipment. We carefully calculate wire gauge requirements based on circuit length and amperage demands, using copper or aluminum conductors sized to prevent voltage drop and ensure efficient power delivery. Ground fault circuit interrupter outlets in bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoor areas provide essential protection against electrical shock, while arc fault circuit interrupters help prevent electrical fires by detecting dangerous arcing conditions.

Modern Electrical Upgrade Solutions

Many homes throughout Greater Bergen County still operate with outdated electrical systems inadequate for contemporary power demands. Upgrading from 100-amp to 200-amp service has become increasingly common as households add electric vehicles, home offices, and entertainment systems. We handle complete service upgrades, coordinating with utility companies for meter upgrades and ensuring your electrical infrastructure supports modern living requirements.

Smart home technology integration represents another growing installation category. We install smart switches, dimmers, and outlets that enable remote control and automation of lighting and appliances. These systems can reduce energy consumption by automatically adjusting lighting levels and turning off unused devices, contributing to lower utility bills while enhancing convenience. Our expertise extends to installing whole-home surge protection systems that safeguard sensitive electronics from voltage spikes caused by lightning strikes or utility grid fluctuations.

Safety Standards and Code Compliance

Electrical safety remains paramount in every installation we perform. Our technicians follow strict protocols when working with electrical systems, including proper lockout procedures, voltage testing, and personal protective equipment usage. We obtain necessary permits for major installations and coordinate inspections to ensure code compliance, protecting both your family’s safety and your home’s insurance coverage validity.

Regular updates to electrical codes reflect evolving safety understanding and technology advances. Recent code changes mandate AFCI protection in most living spaces, require GFCI protection in additional locations, and specify updated grounding and bonding requirements. Our ongoing training ensures familiarity with these requirements, and we explain relevant code provisions so you understand the reasoning behind installation specifications.

Emergency Support and Ongoing Reliability

Electrical emergencies don’t follow business hours, which is why we offer 24/7 emergency services for urgent electrical issues. Whether you’re experiencing power outages, burning smells from outlets, or flickering lights indicating potential hazards, our rapid response team provides immediate assistance to restore safety and functionality. Come home to comfort knowing that professional help remains just a phone call away whenever electrical problems arise.

Our financing options make essential electrical installations accessible without straining your budget, allowing you to address safety concerns and system upgrades promptly rather than delaying necessary improvements.

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What They're Saying

Customer Reviews

First Choice came out today for my annual A/C maintenance, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the experience. Lenny Z was the technician — he was professional, courteous, and right on time. He made sure everything was running efficiently before he left. I highly recommend First Choice for anyone looking for reliable, top-notch service for their HVAC !

Howard Z

Dave and Eli from First Choice did an excellent job installing a toilet in my home. They arrived on time, were professional and clean, and completed the work quickly with top-quality results. Highly recommend!

Gvido T

Had a plumbing, piece of water brass pipe replaced under deck and valve installed. Eli was great in giving few different options and suggestions for best method. I was very
happy with same day service and work.

Rupal B

I had my annual maintenance today for my boiler and mini splits and couldn’t be happier with the service. Angel Garcia from First Choice Plumbing and HVAC went above and beyond. He was patient when I asked questions, very thorough, and took great care of everything like it was his own home. You can tell he truly loves what he does, and that the company really values its people. Highly recommend Angel and the First Choice team!

Chris R

A service person named Angel quickly diagnosed and fixed the issue with my AC. He was very professional. I was so happy with the experience that I signed up for a yearly maintenance contract. I found First Choice based on good local Facebook feedback and I am so glad that I did!

Ann Marie Regan

I have depended upon First Choice for several years to address all my heating and cooling needs and have never been disappointed
Techs have always been knowledgeable and technically competent, in addition to which
courteous and respectful.
I would prefer my heating and cooling needs to be minor but at least I am comforted by knowing this company is always prepared to handle any issue which this household may face, thus I highly recommend First Choice

John M

The First Choice techs are always great but Angel was particularly outstanding today. He did a very thorough maintenance and cleaning check. He was super patient with all of my questions and really helped us plan out preventative maintenance on our system. Highly recommend Angel and First Choice!

Cassandra S

Angel came for a complimentary service after a new HVAC was installed this past winter. Angel was extremely helpful and informative. Was at the house for about an hour showing me different ways to have better airflow and also switched out filters. Would highly recommend !!

Joseph G

We had 2 new hvac systems and a hot water heater replaced and WOW cannot say enough good things about all 4 guys that did the work. Efficient, caring, knowledgeable and all professional. We highly recommend First Choice, from our initial meeting with Ryan to the completion of the installation. Thank you for a perfect job!

Debbie D

Angel Garcia is the best!!! First Choice has just been great about upgrading my systems. They are neat and their work is impeccable and very pretty. I have used them since 1987 and have no complaints. Angel has been wonderful about making sure we have what we need. He feels like my personal consultant, but all the folks there are so helpful and responsive. Highly highly recommend them.

Barbara M

I had a leaking toilet and gave First Choice a call. They responded quickly and sent someone out the same day. Jordan was very professional, diagnosed the problem right away, and fixed it without any hassle. The leak is gone, and everything works perfectly now. Highly recommend!

Joan

We had Alex Dicrosta of First Choice come check our furnace today because it was leaking water when the AC was on. Alex diagnosed the issue quickly that it was a clogged pipe going from the water pump. He unclogged the pipe and confirmed that was the cause of the leak. Alex is extreme knowledgeable, friendly, and customer focused. He even checked the rest of the unit to make sure everything was working properly before he left. I will definitely request Alex the next time I need AC or heating service from First Choice.

Rich R

5 Stars! We had a fantastic experience with First Choice. They installed two new HVAC systems for our business, and the team of Jeff, Ethan, and Joey was professional, efficient, and great to work with. Highly recommend!

Eddie M

First Choice heating & cooling sent a very professional repair man named Angel who did an amazing job doing some electrical work to get my A/C unit working late on a Friday evening. He responded within hours and got the A/C up and running on this super hot day. Thank you Angel from First Choice in Metuchen, NJ! I highly recommend them!

Doris Cruz

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