As your local Orlando electricians, we believe our job is to protect your family and your investment. Our comprehensive electrical inspections are designed to uncover the hidden hazards that can exist inside the walls of Central Florida homes, giving you a clear, actionable report to ensure your system is safe and meets demanding insurance requirements.
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In Central Florida neighborhoods like Winter Park, College Park, and Conway, we see homes with electrical systems that are 40, 50, even 70 years old. Years of intense Florida heat cycles can make wire insulation brittle and unsafe. That’s why our methodical inspections go beyond what you can see; we use advanced diagnostics, including thermal imaging, to identify the specific risks common to our area, such as failing aluminum branch wiring or overloaded circuits, before they become a threat to your family.
While a general home inspector provides a valuable overview, they are not licensed electrical specialists. Our team at Spectrum Electric Inc. performs a focused, in-depth evaluation of your entire electrical system, from the service drop to the last outlet, identifying specific code violations and safety hazards that are often missed, ensuring you have the full picture before you buy.
For any home over 30 years old, Florida insurance carriers rightfully demand proof that the electrical system is safe before they will write a policy. We understand exactly what they are looking for and provide the clear, professional 4-Point Inspection report and certified documentation you need to secure coverage and prove your home is not a risk.
A surprise finding in a buyer's inspection report can jeopardize a sale and force you into last-minute, costly repairs. We believe in empowering homeowners with a pre-listing inspection, allowing you to address any issues on your own terms and timeline, ensuring a smooth transaction and demonstrating to buyers that your home has been meticulously maintained.
We advise homeowners to schedule a professional safety inspection every 10 years because your family's safety is non-negotiable. The National Electrical Code is updated every three years to address new risks, and a system that was adequate in the 90s may not safely handle the demands of today’s technology, making a periodic assessment a crucial part of responsible homeownership.
We check every accessible component of your electrical system to ensure it can handle modern power demands safely:
The electrical panel is the heart of your home’s system, and it’s where many failures begin. We methodically inspect it for signs of corrosion, dangerous double-tapped breakers, and ensure it has the capacity for modern loads. Every visit also includes a complimentary thermal scan to find hidden heat at connection points. That heat is a critical fire hazard we can stop before it starts.
We are experts at identifying outdated and hazardous wiring common in older Orlando homes, including brittle Knob-and-Tube and cloth-covered wiring. We also pinpoint the dangers of 1960s-70s aluminum wiring, whose connections loosen over time, causing arcing and heat. Depending on the situation, we will recommend the right solution, which may require a full home rewiring to ensure safety and insurability.
Here in Central Florida, the lightning capital of the country, a proper grounding system is not a luxury. It is essential. We verify your system has a solid connection to the earth, which provides a safe path for a power surge to travel, protecting thousands of dollars in sensitive electronics from being destroyed in an instant during one of our frequent storms.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) are life-saving devices required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas for a reason. We test each one to ensure it trips in milliseconds as designed, because that split-second response is what prevents a simple accident from becoming a fatal electrical shock.
We treat smoke detector checks with the seriousness they deserve, verifying correct placement and checking mandatory expiration dates. The internal sensors in a detector degrade over time, which is why any unit over 10 years old must be replaced. It is a critical life-safety component that cannot be overlooked.
You receive a detailed, easy-to-read document that categorizes every finding by urgency:
Immediate threats to life or property, such as exposed wires or arcing breakers.
Areas where your home doesn't meet current standards but may not be an immediate danger.
Suggestions to improve efficiency or convenience, like adding outlets or upgrading lighting.
Clear documentation of every issue found.
If we find issues that need fixing, we offer 10% off the labor cost if you choose Spectrum Electric to complete the recommended repairs.
If your home was built between 1950 and 1980, we need to talk about your electrical panel. We frequently find dangerous Federal Pacific Electric (Stab-Lok) and Zinsco panels, which are notorious for having breakers that fail to trip during an overload, creating a severe fire hazard. Insurers in Florida will not cover a home with one of these panels, and for your family's safety, our firm recommendation is always an immediate full panel replacement.
The core danger with aluminum wiring, common in homes from 1965-1973, isn't the wire itself. It's the connections. Due to thermal expansion and contraction, these connections loosen over time, causing oxidation and dangerous arcing at every switch and outlet. Our thermal cameras can spot these hot spots, allowing us to implement an engineered, code-compliant solution to make your home safe.
Many older homes were built before GFCI protection was required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor spaces. Bringing your home up to modern safety standards by installing these devices is a straightforward and affordable fix that provides an essential layer of protection against electric shock in all high-risk areas.
Spectrum was great. I called several companies for a quote to run electric from the house to backyard shed. Spectrum was one of the only ones who called me back and came our right away and gave me a quote. I felt like the wanted my business. We scheduled the work for a few days later both Alex and Jason showed up on time and were done when they said they would be. Very thorough, professional, made sure they did everything we needed, took time to answer any questions we had. I would definitely use them again and recommend them. Great company and great people.
FANATASTIC experience with Spectrum. The electrician was very efficient and thorough with the job. We got a new light fixture in our pantry and Alex walked us through all our options. When he was done with the installation, he troubleshooted it to make sure it was working exactly the way we wanted it. Before he left, he cleaned the area he was working in. I highly recommend this company! Extremely professional, knowledgeable, and affordable!
A great experience with Spectrum Electric. Alex came out in person and estimated the work to be performed (rewire entire house). Besides being affordable, they've been very professional, and strong communication with us every step of the way. I would recommend them for any project large or small.
Spectrum has been out to our home three times now and has done incredibly work each time. They are prompt, professional and efficient. I first used them to update all recommendations from our home purchase inspection. They were able to test/update/replace every single outlet. This helped address a recent short we experienced in my sons room. Now I know we are up to code and my baby is safe! Most recently, I needed a new outlet out put in. They were busy but still made time to squeeze us in and now my freezer works! I will surely use them for all of my electrical needs.
I couldn't have been more pleased with the outcome of the services performed by Spectrum Electric! They were amazing with explaining everything to me, repairing what needed to be done and making my kitchen light up! They were quick, on time, clean and were reasonably priced. I will definitely use them in the future and highly recommend.
Get clear answers to common questions about electrical inspections, including what’s evaluated, when inspections are required, and how they help ensure safety, code compliance, and peace of mind.
Still have questions?Spectrum Electric (License #EC13008455) serves homeowners across the Greater Orlando area and surrounding communities.
Flickering lights or buzzing outlets aren't just annoyances; they are often your electrical system’s warning signs of a deeper, unsafe condition. We urge you not to wait. A comprehensive inspection from Spectrum Electric provides the clarity and peace of mind that comes from knowing your home is safe for your family.