Adding outlet in garage
 

Has anyone added outlets in their garage recently? If so, can you recommend a person to accomplish this task along with rough pricing?

I had extra outlets installed when I had my house built. If you want an extra, I would suggest you call Pike's Electric at (352) 748-6251. They open at 7am.

+1 for Pikes Electric.

Budget $150 -$250 to start.

It is very easy to do. We put one in for a Freezer that was not on a GFCI line. Cost about $150

IMHO, I would use a licensed electrician for this there are many to choose from I have used Pikes, ECI and Lenharts. As for the cost, at lot depends on hose construction (concrete block or stick), location of the new outlet, and if this is a dedicated outlet, or an extension of an existing circuit. I would expect $150 to $300, more if this is a heavy duty for charging a vehicle or golf cart.

When we bought our house, there was just a cord running across the garage ceiling plugged into a ceiling outlet down the wall to a
mounted wall outlet.
Our home inspector said: "That has to go." LOL

The outlet is for a freezer. The closest/easiest place to jump an outlet would be from our laundry room directly behind the garage wall.

Questions I get mixed online answers too are...

1. Can I safely use a 6 foot extension cord given current outlet placement (would expect to use 14 ga)
2. Do I need to go with a dedicated line in the garage for the freezer outlet
3. Should I have a freezer on the same line as laundry equipment (gas dryer, washer)

Our current wall has one outlet on ~ 13 foot of wall run

Definitely have a licenses electrician advise how and where to do this

#2

Using extension cords for freezers is prohibited by The National Electrical Code, as well as by the National Fire Protection Association.

The National Electrical Code requires a dedicated circuit for any major electrical appliances in a home, such as washers, microwave, dryers, refrigerators, and dishwashers.

Fyi - You don't want a freezer connected to a GFCI circuit due to risk of false tripping. Non dedicated garage circuits are required to be GFI protected.

A dedicated line for your freezer is a no-brainer especially where you risk losing food.

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We’ve used Light Pros for many projects in our house, including the garage. Professional and prompt; great communication. Prices better than the other usual companies

I had grants electric put an outlet in for my frig in garage about 5 years ago. Cost about 100.00 back then. I just use it for the frig

We used Lenhart to put in a 50 amp 220 outlet for future hybrid/electric car use — obviously cabling and breaker box work cost a little more than what you may need…. But I would recommend them for electric work.

That’s probably a good estimate!

Woodbear, Probably about $200. I added 4 outlets in my garage at a cost just under $100. for everything! But I did it myself!