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Electrical Panel Upgrades & Replacement in Central Florida

Licensed Florida electrical contractor · EC13015623, EC13002933 · Serving Central Florida since 1999

Your electrical panel feeds every circuit in your home. When it is outdated, undersized, or failing, everything downstream is at risk. Since 1999, our team has upgraded and replaced panels for homeowners across Sanford, Lake Mary, Orlando, and the rest of Central Florida.

Signs You Need a Panel Upgrade

You have a Federal Pacific (Stab-Lok) or Zinsco panel. Both brands have well-documented problems with breakers that may not trip during an overload or short. Many were installed in Florida homes built in the 1960s through the 1980s.
Breakers trip often or you are running extension cords and power strips to get by.
The panel is warm, buzzing, rusted, or shows scorch marks.
Your home still has a fuse box or a 60–100 amp service.
You are adding a big load: an EV charger, a pool or spa, a new HVAC system, a kitchen remodel, or an addition.
You want generator backup and your panel has no room or no safe connection point.
Your insurance company has flagged the panel during a policy review or a four-point inspection.

What We Do

We start with a load calculation so the new panel is sized for how you actually use power today and what you plan to add. From there, our team:

Replaces outdated or unsafe panels with new, code-compliant equipment
Upgrades service capacity, commonly to 200 amps, when your load calls for it
Pulls the permit and coordinates the inspection and the utility disconnect and reconnect
Labels every circuit clearly
Adds spaces for future circuits, including EV charging and generator connections
Installs whole-home surge protection, which current code requires when a service is replaced

If you plan to add an EV charger or standby generator, tell us up front. We will design the panel around it so you are not paying for a second round of work later.

Why Homeowners Choose R. Howe Electric

Licensed Florida electrical contractor (EC13015623, EC13002933)

Serving Central Florida since 1999

5.0 stars on Google

Permitted, inspected work on every panel job

One-year workmanship warranty

Flat, upfront pricing before any work begins

Service Areas

We upgrade and replace electrical panels in Sanford, Lake Mary, Winter Springs, Oviedo, Longwood, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Orlando, and surrounding communities in Seminole and Orange counties.

SanfordLake MaryWinter SpringsOviedoLongwoodCasselberryAltamonte SpringsOrlando

Panel Upgrade FAQ

How long does a panel replacement take?

Most residential panel replacements are completed in one day. Power is off for part of that day. Permit and inspection timing depends on your city or county.

Do I have to replace a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel?

We recommend it. Both have a track record of breakers that may not trip when they should, and many insurers ask about them. We can inspect yours and give you a straight answer.

Can I add an EV charger without upgrading my panel?

Sometimes. A Level 2 charger needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit. A load calculation tells us whether your existing panel and service can handle it.

Do you handle the permit?

Yes. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and coordinate with the utility.

Related Electrical Services

Whole-Home Surge Protection Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting Lighting Installation Ceiling Fan Installation EV Charger Installation Generator Installation Pool Electrical

Schedule Your Panel Upgrade

Call (407) 714-1341 to schedule a panel evaluation. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

407-714-1341

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Licensed & insured · Florida licenses EC13015623, EC13002933, CAC1824573 · 1117 W Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773