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Licensed Electrician in Tavares, FL

Electrical service for Tavares homes on Lake Dora, Lake Eustis and Lake Harris, from downtown to the edges of town.

Electrical Service in America’s Seaplane City

Tavares has been the county seat of Lake County since 1887, and it calls itself America’s Seaplane City for the public seaplane base on Lake Dora at Wooton Park. The city sits between Lake Eustis to the north and Lake Dora to the south, with Lake Harris nearby and the Dora Canal linking Dora and Eustis, so a lot of Tavares life happens on or near the water.

Homes here range from older houses near downtown to lakefront streets and newer subdivisions and 55-plus communities on the edges of town. That means the electrical work ranges too: panel and wiring updates in older homes, outdoor and dock power for lakefront properties, and EV chargers and surge protection in newer ones.

Every job comes with flat, upfront pricing. You see the exact price before any work begins.

Why Tavares Homeowners Call R. Howe Electric

Serving Central Florida since 1999A local electrical contractor based in Sanford, Seminole County.

5.0 stars on GoogleRated 5.0 from 53 Google reviews.

Licensed electrical & HVACFlorida license EC13015623 (electrical) and CAC1824573 (HVAC).

Flat, upfront pricingYou see the exact price before any work begins. Members pay less.

Local office in Sanford1117 W Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773 · 407-714-1341.

Scheduled service hoursMonday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

What Our Customers Say

R. Howe Electric Inc is rated 5.0 from 53 Google reviews. A few of them, word for word:

“I had a great experience and truly enjoyed working with R. Howe Electric! Their customer service from start to finish was outstanding. My technician, Matt, was extremely professional, highly skilled, and genuinely kind. Toya kept me informed every step of the way, which I truly appreciated. I highly recommend this A-class team!”

Nadia Traylor, Google review

“Very fast, efficient, and awesome communication. They added a transfer switch, as well as a generator and RV plugs. I will ask for Pedro and your company again if I need additional work. Also, the person he was training was extremely friendly as well.”

Rob Wormington, Google review

“R. Howe Electric Inc is a very responsive and very pleasant company. Also very knowledgeable in the Electrical field.”

Larry Barton, Google review

Electrical Services in Tavares, FL

What Tavares homeowners ask us for most, each with flat, upfront pricing.

Outdoor, Dock & Interior Lighting

Weather-rated lighting for docks, seawalls and lakefront yards, plus recessed lighting and fixture upgrades indoors.

Lighting Installation ›

Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting

Outdoor circuits near the water take a beating. We troubleshoot tripping GFCIs, corroded connections and dead circuits, and fix them at a price you approve first.

Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting ›

Panel Upgrades

Older Tavares homes may need more capacity for modern AC, kitchens or EVs. We upgrade panels and service with permits and inspections.

Electrical Panel Upgrades ›

Whole-Home Surge Protection

Lightning over three big lakes is part of every Tavares summer. A whole-home surge protector helps protect everything on your panel.

Whole-Home Surge Protection ›

Generator Installation

Standby generators with automatic transfer switches, so storms do not leave you without AC, refrigeration or lights.

Generator Installation ›

EV Charger Installation

Level 2 home charging on a dedicated, permitted circuit, with a capacity check first.

EV Charger Installation ›

AC Repair & HVAC Services in Tavares, FL

R. Howe Electric provides licensed AC repair, AC replacement, maintenance and mini split installation for homes in Tavares. Based in Sanford, our team is close by and ready to help when your AC stops cooling or your system needs an upgrade. As both electricians and HVAC contractors (CAC1824573), we handle the air conditioner and the electrical system that powers it.

For Tavares homeowners, that means one call for the AC and the electrical circuit that keeps it running.

  • AC repair
  • AC & heat pump replacement
  • AC maintenance & tune-ups
  • Ductless mini splits
  • Indoor air quality
See Our HVAC Services

More Electrical Work We Do in Tavares

Beyond the services above, here is more of the electrical work we handle for Tavares homes and businesses.

Pool Electrical in Tavares

R. Howe Electric Inc provides pool electrical compliance upgrades and new installations in Tavares using Pentair, Hayward, Jandy, and Intermatic equipment. Our pool electrician in Tavares inspects bonding integrity, GFCI circuit condition, and subpanel health on every lakefront pool job before any new work begins.

Pool electrical services ›

Pool Heater & Chiller Installation in Tavares

R. Howe Electric Inc installs Pentair, Hayward, and Jandy pool heater and chiller systems in Tavares, with a moisture and panel capacity assessment completed before any equipment is specified.

Pool heater & chiller installation ›

Generator Installation in Tavares

R. Howe Electric Inc installs Generac, Kohler, Cummins, and Briggs and Stratton whole-house generators in Tavares with a complete load analysis, automatic transfer switch installation, full permitting, and a startup test before handover. R. Howe Electric Inc also provides generator maintenance and generator repair service in Tavares, so every installed unit is serviced and load-verified before storm season begins each year.

Generator installation ›

EV Charger Installation in Tavares

R. Howe Electric Inc handles commercial EV charging station installation in Tavares alongside residential Level 2 charger setups and performs a panel assessment before every EV charger installation in Tavares to confirm available capacity and identify the correct circuit approach for the specific property.

EV charger installation ›

Licensed, Code-Compliant Electrical Work in Tavares

Electrical services we provide in Tavares

  • Moisture-related wiring repairs and remediation
  • Open-water NEC 680 pool compliance corrections
  • Pool lighting installation with moisture-rated wiring
  • Whole-house generator installation, maintenance, and repair
  • Home rewiring and dedicated circuit additions
  • Whole-home surge protection
  • Circuit breaker repair
  • Chandelier installation and ceiling fan installation
  • Code violation correction
  • Equipment circuits and commercial EV charging

Our licensed team installs equipment from industry-leading brands, including Generac, Kohler, Cummins and Briggs & Stratton generators and Pentair, Jandy, Hayward and Intermatic pool equipment. See the brands we install.

R. Howe Home Membership

Tavares members get priority scheduling and member pricing on every service, starting at $19.99 a month.

The Electrical Plan is a 12-month commitment, billed monthly. Members get priority scheduling and pay less on every service, from a repair visit to a panel upgrade.

Starting at $19.99/mo

Electrical Plan · 12-month commitment, billed monthly

Ask About Membership

Areas We Serve In and Near Tavares

We serve Tavares from downtown and Wooton Park on Lake Dora to the Lake Eustis shoreline, the Dora Canal area, and the newer neighborhoods and 55-plus communities on the edges of town.

Downtown Tavares & Wooton ParkLake Dora waterfrontLake Eustis shorelineDora Canal areaLake Harris area

Nearby cities

More of Lake County

We also serve Seminole County

Tavares Electrician FAQs

Can you install power and lighting for my dock in Tavares?

Yes. We install GFCI-protected outdoor circuits and weather-rated lighting for docks and lakefront yards on Lake Dora, Lake Eustis and Lake Harris, built to code for wet locations.

Why does the GFCI by my dock or pool keep tripping?

Moisture, a failing device, damaged cable or equipment leaking current to ground are the usual causes. GFCIs are there to protect you, so we find and fix the cause rather than bypass the protection.

Do you serve 55-plus communities in Tavares?

Yes. We provide repairs, surge protection, lighting, fans, generators and panel work in Tavares’s active-adult communities and follow community rules for exterior work.

How much does an electrician cost in Tavares?

It depends on the job. We use flat, upfront pricing, so you see the exact price before any work begins. Members of our R. Howe Home Membership pay less on every service.

Do you offer AC repair in Tavares?

Yes. R. Howe Electric provides AC repair, replacement and maintenance throughout Tavares and nearby communities. Call 407-714-1341.

Need an Electrician in Tavares?

On Lake Dora or Lake Eustis, call for repairs and upgrades with upfront pricing.

407-714-1341
Licensed & insured · Florida licenses EC13015623, CAC1824573 · 1117 W Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773 · Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM