NEW BUILD TIPS: WHAT I WISH I KNEW BEFORE OUR ELECTRICAL APPOINTMENT | Watch This Before You Go!

Consider motion sensor switches for closets, pantry, laundry room. Any space you may access frequently with your hands full is a good candidate for a motion sensor switch. I wish I had added motion sensors to bathroom fans for those inconsiderate folks who don’t remember to turn the fan on. They also have timers that automatically switch them off.

I added floor heat in bathroom, 5000W outdoor deck heater, generator inlet, 2 50A electric car chargers, garage subpanel, christmas lights outlet, cat6 ethernet in every room, ethernet stubs in ceiling for wifi repeaters, and outdoor cameras, coax to garage ceiling for TV antenna. I myself did most of the low voltage wiring before dry wall went up and installed internet fiber, structured media closet with dedicated outlet, ethernet patch panel, punched down all cat6 cables and crimped coax ends. I also installed ceiling surround sound speakers.

Good video. One thing you missed was the garage. The builders put in the most minimal amount of outlets. You are going to have an electric car someday so plan on prewiring at least one or two 240v outlets. And get more outlets than the minimal. And like you said prewire, prewire, prewire! And you be better insist on walking the house to make sure all the outlets and switches are in the right spot. I just did my electrical walkthrough with the builder and electrician yesterday. It took 4 hours but it was well worth it, rather do it now and get it right over ripping out drywall in the future. You should also have a house walkthrough with every trade.

I have my appointment tomorrow and this is is what I was looking for! Thank you❤

Lots of stuff I didn’t think of ! Great video

This is super helpful! Thank you for the tips :)

Checked in prior to my low voltage walkthrough this morning! Great stuff. Thanks!

Thanks for your videos! Very interesting!

Good points about specifying outlets next to toilets, as my husband has Toto washlets in mind, same as in our current condo.

Great tips. In our preconstruction meeting, they asked about electrical but very briefly. I hope with the design appointment they’ll discuss electrical again

We are getting set to conduct a custom build, looking for tips - your (this) video was very helpful from an home owner's hindsight view. THANK YOU!!!

Good tips. I have my meeting tomorrow and i will make sure tonuse them!

Also good points about not placing lights right over vanity, rather to side of mirrors. We will have can lights, 3 pendants over the kitchen island, under counter lights (5), and a chandelier prewire. Good idea about separating switches by can light, chandelier, pendants, and also you are right about dimming switches. I need to think about where to place sconces. Which when I write that word, the word “scone” magically appears in my mind instead!

Excellent video. Yesterday we defined locations of telephone, internet and TV/media outlets with Synergy Tampa. We had to really picture ourselves inside a space that is not built yet to envision where the furniture and TVs would go. This morning I am going to contact them and ask them to add a phone jack in the kitchen.

I would also consider led lighting in some joinery like the kitchen to create a nice light

Good day! What state did you building in?

Hello Nicole, I am curious - how affordable was the 10 foot ceiling on the main level?

Just had my appointment today and I was unable to select my electrical choices… with the pandemic, I haven’t been able to have a lot of choices at all ☹️☹️☹️☹️☹️

I guess with dr Horton we don’t have a electrical walk through, the house comes as it comes

2:12 - ZERO need for those huge lights. Just place a 2X4 foot horizontal window on each side of garage door at 8 foot level. that will let in plenty of light all day long for free (with privacy).