Licensed Electrician Orlando, FL: Residential and Commercial Electrical Services

Your circuit breaker box needs attention if you notice any of these: breakers tripping repeatedly under normal load, a burning smell near the panel, burn marks or rust on panel components, buzzing or crackling sounds from the panel, or lights flickering throughout your home. Each symptom points to a specific problem. A breaker tripping under normal load has usually reached the end of its mechanical life and needs to be replaced. A burning smell from the panel indicates a loose connection or an arc fault that is creating heat at the bus bar. Buzzing sounds indicate a failing breaker or a loose connection.

In our work on older Orlando homes, we frequently find Federal Pacific Electric and Zinsco brand panels still in service. Both have documented failure rates and need replacement. The National Fire Protection Association reports that faulty electrical distribution equipment causes approximately 24,000 residential fires annually in the United States. If your outdated electrical panel shows any of these signs, schedule an electrical inspection right away.

A 100-amp electrical panel supplies a maximum of 100 amps of electric power to your home. A 200-amp panel supplies 200 amps. Most Orlando homes built before 2000 have 100-amp service, which was adequate when homes had fewer electrical loads. Today, a typical home draws: central air conditioning (20 to 60 amps), electric water heater (30 amps), electric range (40 to 50 amps), electric dryer (30 amps), and a Level 2 home electric vehicle charger (40 to 50 amps).

That total exceeds 100-amp capacity before accounting for lighting, outlets, and other circuits. The National Electrical Code requires a 25 percent safety margin on electrical systems, which means modern homes need 200-amp service. In some cases, a subpanel installation or a load management device extends capacity without a full service upgrade. We perform a load calculation on your home before recommending electrical panel upgrades, so you get the right solution for your actual electrical needs.

An electrical panel upgrade typically takes 4 to 8 hours from start to finish. Your power will be off for approximately 4 to 6 hours during the installation. The process includes disconnecting the old panel, installing the new 200-amp panel, reconnecting all circuits, testing the system, and labeling every breaker clearly.

If your home has an older service entrance or the meter base needs to be replaced, add 2 to 3 hours. We tell you this upfront after the assessment so you can plan accordingly. On installation day, clear the area around your panel and plan for the power outage from mid-morning to early afternoon. Orange County requires a permit and inspection for all panel upgrades.

We handle the permit process, which takes 1 to 3 business days for approval, and coordinate the county inspection within 1 to 2 business days after work completion. Power restoration happens the same day once the installation passes inspection.

Yes. Orange County requires an electrical permit for panel upgrades, subpanel installation, new circuit installations, service upgrades, EV charger installations, and generator hookups. Permits exist to protect you. Unpermitted electrical work voids homeowner's insurance coverage for fire damage in the affected area, fails home inspections when you sell, and creates personal liability if a fault causes injury. Permit records are public and searchable by home buyers.

We have been called to correct unpermitted electrical work before home closings more times than we can count. The scenario is always the same: a buyer's inspector finds work without a permit on record, and the seller must either open walls for a retroactive inspection or credit the buyer for remediation. Pulling permits upfront costs far less. When you work with Mr. Electric of Orlando, we pull the permit, submit all required documentation to the Orange County Building Division, coordinate the inspection, and handle all compliance with building and safety codes. You do not visit the building department. We handle it.

Installing a Level 2 home electric vehicle charger requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit with a 40 to 50-amp breaker, depending on your charger model. We run 6 AWG or 8 AWG copper wire from your panel to the EV charging station, install ground fault protection as required by the National Electrical Code Article 625, and mount the charger in your garage or outdoor location with weatherproof protection.

Electrical wiring for EV chargers must be sized correctly for the circuit amperage and run length. Charger placement matters more than most homeowners expect. Every foot of wire run between your panel and the charger adds to the installation cost. If your panel is in the garage, installation is straightforward. If your panel is on the opposite side of your home from your garage, we run conduit through finished spaces or along the exterior, which adds labor and material cost.

We assess the route before we quote, so you know exactly what you are paying for. Orange County requires an electrical permit for EV charger installations. We handle the permit and inspection process from start to finish.

The answer depends on your existing panel capacity and current electrical load. Most Orlando homes with 100-amp service need an electrical panel upgrade to 200-amp service before adding an EV charger. A Level 2 EV charger draws 40 to 50 amps. Add that to the existing load from air conditioning, water heater, kitchen appliances, and other circuits, and a 100-amp panel cannot safely handle the total demand.

Homes with 200-amp service usually have adequate capacity, but we frequently see this in Orlando: a homeowner's 200-amp panel is already running at 85 to 90 percent capacity when they call us for an EV charger. In those cases, a full-service upgrade to 400-amp service is expensive and often unnecessary. A load management device or a dedicated subpanel for the EV circuit solves the problem at a fraction of the cost. We run a load calculation first and present all viable options. The National Electrical Code requires a 25 percent safety margin, so we verify your system meets that threshold before any installation.

EV charger installation typically takes 4 to 8 hours, depending on the distance between your electrical panel and the charger location and whether conduit needs to run through finished walls. If a panel upgrade is also needed, plan for an additional full day. The installation includes running the dedicated 240-volt circuit, installing the appropriate breaker, mounting the charger, connecting and testing the system, and coordinating the required Orange County inspection. The permit approval process takes 1 to 3 business days before we start work.

After installation and inspection, we test the charger with your vehicle before we leave. We verify the charge rate matches the circuit capacity and walk you through the charger setup, including any mobile app configuration, so you leave knowing exactly how your home electric vehicle charger works. Schedule your EV charger installation online or by phone.

Our electrical repair services cover the full range of residential and commercial electrical work in Orlando. Common repair calls include: faulty outlets not holding a plug or delivering inconsistent power, faulty wiring systems with loose or deteriorated connections, breaker replacement for breakers tripping repeatedly or failing to hold, GFCI and AFCI outlet and breaker replacement, electrical panel repair for panels with damaged components, and outlet tripping issues caused by overloaded circuits or ground faults.

We also handle intermittent power problems, which are among the hardest electrical issues to diagnose. An outlet that sometimes works and other times fails often has a loose connection inside the wall, a faulty device, or a problem at the panel. Our electrical diagnosis process uses clamp meters, outlet testers, and thermal imaging to locate the source of intermittent faults without opening every wall. In older Orlando homes, we frequently find faulty wiring at the connections between aluminum branch circuit wiring and copper devices, which creates resistance, heat, and eventual failure at every junction.

Electrical troubleshooting is the diagnostic process of identifying the source of an electrical problem. Electrical diagnosis starts with a visual inspection of the panel, outlets, switches, and visible wiring, followed by circuit testing with a clamp meter to measure actual current draw and compare it to rated capacity. For intermittent power problems, we test under load conditions that replicate the conditions when the fault occurs. Fuse blowing repeatedly in older homes with a fuse box instead of a circuit breaker box points to an overloaded circuit or a wiring fault on that circuit.

A faulty plug, sparking, or failing to hold devices indicates a worn outlet needing replacement. Outlet tripping on a GFCI circuit means the outlet detected a ground fault and needs testing to determine whether the fault is in the outlet itself, a downstream device, or the wiring. We document every finding, explain what we found in plain language, and give you a flat-rate quote for the repair before we start. Electrical troubleshooting is included in our service call assessment.

Faulty wiring systems show several warning signs. Flickering lights throughout the home, even in fixtures with no bulbs, indicate a loose connection at the panel or a failing neutral wire. A burning smell with no visible source is one of the most serious electrical hazards we respond to. This usually means an arc fault inside a wall cavity where a damaged wire is arcing against wood framing. You cannot see it, but it is actively creating the conditions for a house fire.

Exposed wires in a basement, attic, or garage pose an immediate hazard and require prompt attention. Electrical shocks from outlets or switches indicate a ground fault or a wiring error. Scorch marks around outlets or switches mean heat has built up at that connection point. In our work on Orlando homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, we frequently encounter aluminum branch-circuit wiring. Aluminum expands and contracts more than copper with temperature changes, which can loosen connections over time and create arc-fault conditions.

The National Fire Protection Association reports approximately 24,000 home fires annually from faulty electrical distribution equipment. If your home has an outdated electrical system and you notice any of these signs, schedule an electrical inspection. We identify the source and correct it safely.

We install and replace all types of lighting fixtures for residential and commercial properties throughout the Orlando area. Residential lighting installation services include recessed lighting, pendant and chandelier installation, under-cabinet lighting, accent and track lighting, bathroom and kitchen fixture replacement, and dimmer switch installation. For outdoor spaces, we install landscape lighting, security lights with motion sensors and dusk-to-dawn controls, deck and patio lighting, and pathway lighting.

We also provide custom lighting solutions for homeowners who want layered lighting designs combining ambient, task, and accent lighting in a single space. Energy-efficient LED lighting upgrades are among the most cost-effective electrical upgrades available. LED fixtures use 75 percent less energy than incandescent bulbs and last 15 to 25 times longer, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.

We install a full range of smart home products and safety devices for Orlando homeowners and businesses. Smart home installations include smart switches and dimmers, smart doorbell cameras, smart thermostats, USB receptacles that replace standard outlets with built-in USB-A and USB-C charging ports, and smart home systems that integrate lighting, security, and climate control on a single platform. Safety device installations include hardwired smoke detectors, interconnected fire alarm systems that alert simultaneously, and carbon monoxide detectors.

The National Fire Protection Association recommends hardwired smoke detectors with battery backup in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of your home. We install and test each device to confirm proper operation and interconnection. Home security system wiring and security light installation are also part of our service. If you are planning a smart home upgrade or a home security installation, we assess your electrical system first to confirm your panel and wiring support the new devices without creating overloaded circuits.

A subpanel is a secondary electrical panel that receives power from your main panel and distributes it to a specific area of your home or property. A subpanel functions like a branch of your main panel, with its own set of circuit breakers, drawing a set amount of amperage from the main service. Subpanel installation is the right solution when you need additional electrical capacity in a specific location without upgrading your entire main service.

Common applications in Orlando include: detached garages or workshops needing 60 to 100 amps for power tools and lighting, home additions requiring circuits beyond what the main panel supplies, pool and spa equipment needing dedicated 50 to 60-amp circuits, outdoor kitchens with refrigerators, lighting, and cooking equipment, and EV charging stations in homes where the main panel is near capacity. A subpanel costs significantly less than a full-service upgrade and addresses the capacity issue in the specific area where you need more power.

Orange County requires a permit for subpanel installation. We handle the permit, perform the installation, and coordinate the inspection. After the inspection, we label every circuit in both the main panel and the subpanel clearly so you always know which breaker controls which circuit.

Yes. Several electrical upgrades deliver measurable reductions in energy consumption. Energy-efficient LED lighting is the fastest payback upgrade available. Replacing all incandescent and older fluorescent lighting in a typical Orlando home with LED fixtures reduces lighting energy use by 70 to 75 percent. LED fixtures also produce less heat, which reduces the cooling load on your air conditioning system during Central Florida's long summer season.

Electrical panel upgrades improve efficiency by eliminating energy waste caused by overloaded circuits and outdated wiring with high resistance. Load management devices optimize how your home uses electricity by automatically shifting high-draw appliances to off-peak hours, reducing demand charges and lowering your monthly bill. Smart home systems with energy monitoring let you see in real time which circuits and devices consume the most power, so you can make informed decisions about usage. We assess your current system and identify which upgrade services deliver the best return on investment based on your actual usage patterns and electrical needs.

Yes. Mr. Electric of Orlando serves commercial clients throughout Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties. Our commercial electrical services include commercial panel installation and upgrades, subpanel installation for tenant spaces, commercial rewiring for office, retail, and warehouse environments, dedicated circuit installation for commercial kitchen equipment and industrial machinery, single-phase and three-phase power installation and troubleshooting, meter bank installation for multi-tenant buildings, commercial lighting installation, security systems wiring, and emergency electrical services for businesses needing fast power restoration.

Three-phase power delivers more power with less current than single-phase service, reducing energy costs and supporting large motors and equipment that single-phase systems cannot run efficiently. Three-phase power is the standard for most commercial and light industrial applications in Orlando. We handle commercial electrical projects requiring coordination with Orlando building departments, utility companies, and general contractors. Our team understands local industry standards and Florida Building Code requirements for commercial construction. Contact us to discuss the scope and schedule of your commercial electrical project, and to schedule an assessment.

Call us for emergency electrical services if you notice any of these conditions: a burning smell near outlets, switches, or your panel with no visible source, sparks when you plug in a device, outlets or switches feeling hot to the touch, scorch marks or discoloration around any outlet or switch, buzzing or crackling sounds from electrical components, lights flickering throughout your home, or electrical shocks from outlets or appliances. A burning smell with no visible source is the most urgent of these electrical hazards. This indicates an arc fault inside a wall cavity where damaged or faulty wiring is arcing against wood framing. We use arc fault detection equipment to locate the source without opening every wall. Loose connections are the most common cause of electrical fires. A loose connection creates resistance, resistance creates heat, heat damages wire insulation, and damaged insulation leads to arc faults and house fires.

The National Fire Protection Association reports approximately 24,000 residential electrical fires annually in the United States. If you see or smell any warning signs, turn off the power at the main panel if it is safe to do so, and contact us immediately. Faulty wiring and faulty outlets get worse over time, not better.

Maintenance tip: test every GFCI outlet in your home monthly by pressing the TEST button. If the outlet does not trip, the GFCI protection has failed and needs to be replaced.

Unplug all devices on the circuit tripping, then reset the breaker once. If the breaker holds, the circuit was overloaded. You need to redistribute devices to other circuits or add a dedicated circuit for high-draw appliances. If the breaker trips immediately when you reset it, or trips when nothing is plugged in, you have a short circuit or ground fault that requires professional electrical repair. Do not repeatedly reset a breaker that keeps tripping.

A short circuit occurs when two conductors with different voltages touch, causing an immediate high-current fault. A ground fault occurs when a live conductor touches a grounded surface, such as a metal junction box or a wet surface. Both require electrical diagnosis to locate and correct safely. These are safety measures you should never skip. The most common cause of repeated breaker trips in Orlando homes is an overloaded kitchen circuit. Homeowners add a microwave, toaster oven, coffee maker, and air fryer to the same 15-amp circuit wired for one or two appliances.

The fix is a dedicated 20-amp circuit for each high-draw appliance. Central Florida experiences more than 25 lightning strikes per square mile annually, according to the National Lightning Detection Network, which damages electrical components and causes breaker failures. Call us for electrical troubleshooting and repair.

Schedule an electrical safety inspection in May, before peak hurricane season begins in August. During the inspection, we check your electrical panel for corrosion or loose connections, test all GFCI outlets, inspect your weatherhead and service entrance for wind damage, verify outdoor electrical components and security lights have proper weatherproof protection, test smoke detectors and fire alarm systems, and assess whether your home needs whole-house surge protection.

The weatherhead is the point where the utility's service drop connects to your home. In our pre-hurricane inspections, we frequently find weatherheads pulled away from the house due to wind load from previous storms. A loose weatherhead is a live-wire hazard that can pull free during a storm, creating a dangerous situation in your yard. Hurricane Milton caused more than 3 million power outages across Florida in October 2024, with approximately 500,000 in the Orlando metro area. Home surge protection prevents damage to appliances and electronics when power is restored after an outage. Voltage spikes during power restoration are a leading cause of appliance and electronics failure after storms.

If you have critical medical equipment or work from home, we install Emergency Power Systems sized to your needs, including a generator and a transfer switch. A transfer switch is required by the Florida Building Code and prevents back-feeding power onto utility lines, protecting utility workers during power restoration. We handle the permit, installation, and inspection before hurricane season arrives.

We quote every job on a job-by-job basis, not by the hour. Before we start any work, we assess what needs to be done, calculate the labor and materials required, and provide you with a flat-rate price that covers permit fees and inspection costs. No separate invoice arrives after the job. No bill climbing as the work progresses. You approve the price, we do the work, and the final cost matches what we quoted. If we find additional electrical needs during the job, we stop, show you what we found, explain the options, and get your approval before continuing. We accommodate special requests and work around your schedule.

Financing options are available for larger projects, so you get the electrical work done safely without deferring it and creating a safety risk. Schedule your service online or by phone at a time that works for you. Our experienced electrician arrives on time, in uniform, and in a marked service vehicle. We protect your floors, clean up the work area, and walk you through everything we did before we leave. Quality of workmanship and a customer-first focus are not talking points for us. They are how we operate on every job, every time.

Older Orlando neighborhoods like College Park, Pine Hills, and Conway are full of homes with outdated electrical systems: 60-amp panels, ungrounded outlets, and aluminum branch circuit wiring from the 1960s and 1970s. Newer developments like Baldwin Park and Avalon Park have different electrical needs, with minimum-code panels filling up quickly as homeowners add EV chargers or home offices. We assess your system, explain your options, and handle permits and inspections for every job.

We serve residential and commercial properties throughout the Orlando metro area, including all neighborhoods and communities within Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties. In Orange County, we work in Orlando proper and surrounding communities, including Lake Nona, Golden Oak, Doctor Phillips, Edgewood, Bay Hill, Belle Isle, College Park, Pine Hills, Orlovista, Forest City, Alafaya, Lockhart, Conway, and Pine Castle. In Seminole County, we serve Altamonte Springs, Sanford, Lake Mary, Winter Springs, Longwood, and Casselberry. In Osceola County, we serve Kissimmee, St. Cloud, and Celebration.

If you are located anywhere in Central Florida near Orlando, call us today! Allow us to restore your safety and peace of mind with our residential electrical work, commercial electrical projects, and emergency electrical services throughout the region.

Mr. Electric of Orlando is a locally owned and operated electrical contractor serving Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties. Whether you are dealing with a flickering light in College Park or need an EV charger installed in Lake Nona, our licensed electricians provide the expertise you need. We handle everything from panel upgrades and emergency repairs to whole-home rewiring and commercial projects. Don't wait for an electrical emergency to happen. Get upfront pricing and reliable electrical services by calling us today!