Blog

Can Your Panel Handle an EV Charger? An Orlando Homeowner's Guide

Electric vehicles are now common across Central Florida, and the first thing most new owners want after the dealership is a Level 2 charger in the garage. What surprises people ...

Smart Thermostats and Video Doorbells: The Wiring Traps That Cost Homeowners

Smart thermostats and video doorbells are two of the most popular home upgrades, and they generate a steady stream of repair calls. The devices themselves are well made. The tro...

The Most Common DIY Smart Switch and Dimmer Mistakes

Smart switches and dimmers are the number one smart home call we get, and the trouble almost always starts the same way. The homeowner buys the device before checking what is ac...

Electrical Warning Signs Every Central Florida Homeowner Should Know

 Most electrical fires give warning before they start. The problem is that the warnings are easy to dismiss, especially in an older home where small quirks feel norm...

Old Wiring That Makes a Home a Hazard: Knob and Tube, Aluminum, and Ungrounded Outlets

The panel gets most of the attention, but the wiring running through the walls of an older home can be just as dangerous and far harder to see. Across Winter Park, Orlando, and ...

Dangerous Electrical Panels in Older Orlando Homes: Federal Pacific and Zinsco

We work in a lot of established neighborhoods around Orlando, Winter Park, and Casselberry where homes still have their original electrical panel. In many of those homes, the pa...

What a Lightning Surge Destroys in an Unprotected Florida Home

Florida homeowners tend to picture lightning damage as a dramatic event with a hole in the roof. The reality is quieter and far more common. Most storm related electrical damage...

Whole Home Surge Protection vs Plug In Strips for Central Florida Homes

Central Florida sees some of the highest lightning activity in the country, and that puts every home in the Orlando area at real risk every storm season. Most homeowners think t...

Is Home Generator Installation in Central Florida Worth the Cost?

Yes, a standby generator typically yields a 100% to 150% return on investment when factoring in avoided disaster expenses and increased property value. Central Florida homeowners easily recoup the initial price tag by dodging mold remediation, hotel bills, and food spoilage during major hurricane outages. If you want to protect your property this storm season, contact...

Florida Home Offices: Upgrading to USB-C Outlets

If you work from home in Orlando, you probably have charging bricks taking up every wall socket. These bulky adapters clutter your desk and put unnecessary strain on older wiring. Upgrade your workspace and contact Spectrum Electric Inc. at (407) 880-897...