State-Certified Master Electrician · EC13010215

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Florida-licensed master electricians serving Greater Orlando since 2009. We specialize in panel replacements, sub panels, and service disconnects — pulled to permit, inspected, and warrantied. The same crew, the same trucks, and the same operational standards we built the AmeriTech HVAC business on. We serve Orlando, Winter Park, Maitland, and communities throughout a 30-mile radius from our office at 6290 Edgewater Dr.

  • State-Certified Master ElectricianEC13010215
  • HVAC LicenseCAC1817383
  • Permits Pulled & Inspections CoordinatedEvery job, every time
  • Licensed and insuredFlorida-compliant coverage
  • Google Guaranteed4.6 ★ on Google
  • Locally Owned in OrlandoServing Greater Orlando since 2009
  • State-Certified Master Electrician · EC13010215
  • HVAC License · CAC1817383
  • Permits pulled & inspections coordinated
  • Licensed and insured
  • Google Guaranteed · 4.6 ★ on Google
  • Locally owned in Orlando since 2009
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Panel Replacement & Service Upgrades

Most Florida homes need a panel replacement for one of three reasons: the panel is unsafe, the homeowner's insurance carrier has flagged it, or the existing service can't carry the load the homeowner actually wants to run. Our master electricians handle all three — pulled to permit, coordinated with the utility, and inspected before we close the job.

If your home still has a Federal Pacific (FPE) Stab-Lok, Zinsco, or Challenger panel, replacement is rarely optional in 2026. Many Florida insurers refuse new policies or non-renew existing ones over these brands, and a 4-point inspection failure on the electrical section is one of the most common triggers for a forced replacement before a closing or renewal. We see these panels every week, and we know the documentation insurers ask for after the upgrade.

A 100-amp service was standard in homes built before the mid-1990s. A modern household with a heat pump, electric water heater, EV charger, or pool equipment routinely exceeds what a 100-amp panel can safely deliver. We size service upgrades — typically to 200 amps, occasionally to 400 amps for larger or fully electrified homes — based on a real load calculation, not a guess. The scope includes the meter base, mast or weatherhead, grounding electrode system, and any code-required service disconnect at the meter.

We also handle whole-panel relocations — moving a panel out of a bathroom, closet, or other location that no longer meets code, and re-locating it to an exterior wall when that's the cleaner long-term answer. Permits, OUC or Duke Energy disconnect/reconnect coordination, and inspection scheduling are part of every project. Call (407) 532-8000 to schedule a panel assessment.

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Sub Panels

A sub panel is the right answer when you need more circuit capacity in a specific area — a garage workshop, a pool equipment pad, an ADU or in-law suite, a detached structure, or an outdoor AC condenser pad that's a long run from the main panel — without paying for a full main-panel upgrade. We size and install sub panels for all of these, indoors and out.

Sub panel installs go wrong in two predictable ways: undersized feeders, and the neutral-and-ground bonding mistake. In a sub panel fed from the main, the neutral bar and ground bar must be separated — the neutral floats, and only the main panel bonds neutral to ground. This is one of the most common DIY and unlicensed-handyman errors we correct on existing homes, and it's a code violation that an inspector will write up immediately.

Common Greater Orlando sub panel scenarios we handle weekly: NEMA 3R weatherproof outdoor sub panels for pool and spa equipment with proper bonding to the equipotential plane; garage sub panels feeding an EV charger, a mini-split, and 240V workshop tools without overloading the main; and detached-structure feeds running underground in conduit to a workshop, casita, or pole barn.

We pull the permit, coordinate the inspection, and hand you a system that's labeled, documented, and warrantied. Call (407) 532-8000 to scope a sub panel for your project.

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Service Disconnects

A disconnect is the safety switch that lets a tradesperson kill power to a piece of equipment without going to the main panel. The NEC requires one within sight of most major outdoor equipment, and a failed or non-compliant disconnect is one of the most common items written up on a 4-point or home-sale inspection. We replace, upsize, and bring disconnects up to current code as a standalone service or as part of a larger project.

The disconnects we handle most often: outdoor HVAC disconnects for AC condensers and heat pumps (fused or non-fused, in NEMA 3R weatherproof enclosures, sized to the equipment nameplate); pool and spa disconnects with the bonded equipotential plane and GFCI protection the NEC requires; generator transfer-switch disconnects; and the whole-house service disconnect that NEC 230.85 now requires on new and replaced services — a code requirement that catches a lot of older Florida homes off guard during a panel upgrade.

We also replace rusted, undersized, or unlabeled disconnects that a home inspector has flagged in a punch list. These are typically same-day jobs once we have the right enclosure and breaker on the truck — and we'll tag the new one so the next inspector or tech knows exactly what they're looking at.

Call (407) 532-8000 to schedule a disconnect replacement or an estimate for an inspection-driven repair.

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Code Corrections & Inspection Repairs

If a home inspector, a 4-point inspection report, or a county inspector handed you a list of electrical items to fix, we read those reports for a living. Our master electricians prioritize the items that affect insurance and closings first — usually the panel, the service disconnect, the bonding and grounding system, and any unpermitted prior work — and we pull a permit on the corrections that require one so you have a paper trail to send to the carrier or the buyer.

The most common items we correct on Greater Orlando homes: 4-point inspection failures (FPE/Zinsco panels, double-tapped breakers, missing or undersized service disconnect, deteriorated meter base); home-sale punch lists (open knockouts, missing breaker fillers, ungrounded outlets in older sections of the home, painted-over or unlabeled panels); permit corrections from prior unpermitted work that needs to be brought into compliance before a sale; and bonding and grounding upgrades — Florida is the most lightning-prone state in the country, and a properly bonded and grounded system is your first line of defense.

We provide a written scope before we start so you know exactly which items we're correcting, what the permit covers, and what the final inspection will look for. Call (407) 532-8000 with the inspection report in hand and we can typically scope it over the phone.

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Whole-Home Generator Installation

Florida averages more lightning strikes per square mile than any other state, and hurricane season runs from June through November. For many homeowners in Greater Orlando, a whole-home standby generator isn't a luxury — it's the difference between riding out a multi-day outage comfortably and losing refrigerated food, going without AC in summer heat, and having no way to run medical equipment.

A standby generator connects permanently to your home's electrical panel and to a natural gas or propane supply. When the utility feed drops, an automatic transfer switch detects the outage and starts the generator within seconds — no extension cords, no manual startup, no decision to make at 2 a.m. during a storm. When utility power returns, the transfer switch hands control back automatically.

Sizing matters. A generator that's too small will struggle to run your AC alongside your refrigerator and water heater simultaneously. Our technicians calculate your home's essential load before recommending equipment, and we install generators from brands designed for the demands of Florida's climate.

Because we're the licensed electrician of record on the permit, the gas line, transfer switch, panel interlock, and load test are all done by the same crew — we don't sub the electrical out, which is how warranty disputes start. Installation includes the gas line, transfer switch, panel connection, full load test, and the first annual maintenance visit scheduled before we leave. Call (407) 532-8000 to schedule a generator consultation.

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EV Charger Installation

Level 1 charging — plugging into a standard 120V outlet — adds roughly 4 to 5 miles of range per hour. For a daily commute, that often means waking up to a car that isn't fully charged. A Level 2 charger runs on a dedicated 240V circuit and adds 20 to 30 miles per hour, restoring a full charge overnight for most electric vehicles.

Installing a Level 2 charger requires a dedicated 240V circuit run from the panel to the garage or carport, the right wire gauge for the load and run length, and either a NEMA 14-50 outlet or a hardwired EVSE. We do a real NEC 220 load calculation before quoting the work — if your panel is already at or near capacity, we'll show you the math on whether a load-management device, a circuit reshuffle, or a panel upgrade is the cheapest path to a working charger. NEC 625 governs EVSE installations, and we install to that standard.

We install chargers for all major EV brands and work with both plug-in and hardwired units. Installation includes permitting where required and a post-installation test of the full charge circuit. Most residential Level 2 installations are completed in a single day. Call (407) 532-8000 to schedule an EV charger estimate.

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Whole-Home Surge Protection

In a state that leads the country in lightning strikes, whole-home surge protection is some of the cheapest insurance you can buy. A power surge doesn't have to come from a direct strike to do damage — utility switching events, large motors cycling on and off, and the return of power after an outage all create voltage spikes that degrade sensitive electronics over time. HVAC control boards, variable-speed compressors, smart thermostats, inverter-driven systems, and EV chargers are particularly vulnerable, and a single event can take out a board that costs hundreds of dollars to replace.

A whole-home surge protector installs at the electrical panel and intercepts surges before they reach your circuits. It doesn't replace the point-of-use protectors on your computers and entertainment equipment — it handles the larger spikes that those strips aren't rated to absorb, and the strips clean up what's left.

Installation takes a few hours, requires no rewiring, and is done at the panel. We use surge protection devices rated to UL 1449 (current edition) and sized for the service entering your home. Call (407) 532-8000 to add whole-home surge protection to a service visit or as a standalone install.

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Dedicated Circuits & HVAC Electrical

Every central air conditioner, heat pump, mini-split system, and electric furnace requires a dedicated circuit — a circuit that serves only that one appliance and is sized specifically for its load. Sharing a circuit with other equipment causes nuisance tripping, creates a fire hazard over time, and can void manufacturer warranties. Because we're a master-electrician-staffed HVAC company, the dedicated circuit, the air handler whip, and the equipment install are all done by the same crew under the same warranty — no separate sub, no scheduling handoff.

Common HVAC-adjacent electrical work we do on every install or replacement: running a new dedicated 240V circuit when upgrading from a smaller system to a larger one; rewiring or upsizing an existing circuit whose breaker is no longer rated for the new equipment; installing the flexible whip and connection at the air handler in the closet or attic; and the disconnect at the outdoor condenser (covered in detail in the Disconnects section above).

If you're already having us out for HVAC work, ask about other dedicated-circuit projects — kitchen appliance circuits, garage outlets, pool equipment circuits, hot-tub feeds — that we can scope into the same visit. Call (407) 532-8000 to discuss what electrical work your project may need.

Common Questions

Electrical Services FAQs

Is AmeriTech actually a licensed electrician, or just an HVAC company?

Both. AmeriTech is a state-certified master electrician (EC13010215) and a state-certified HVAC contractor (CAC1817383). Every electrical project we run is permitted under our master electrician's license, performed by our own crew, and inspected by the local authority — not subbed out. The HVAC business is what most people know us for because we've been doing it since 2009, but the electrical license is just as much a part of the company.

What's the difference between a state-certified and a state-registered electrician in Florida?

In Florida, a state-certified electrician has passed the state's contractor exam and is licensed to work anywhere in Florida. A state-registered electrician has only completed local licensing in a specific county or municipality and can only legally pull permits there. AmeriTech is state-certified — our license is recognized statewide, which matters for projects that cross county lines or for homeowners who want to verify a contractor through Florida DBPR's license lookup.

Do I need to replace my Federal Pacific (FPE), Stab-Lok, or Zinsco panel?

In most cases, yes. Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels have well-documented histories of breakers failing to trip during a fault, which is a fire-and-electrocution risk. Many Florida insurance carriers will not write or renew a homeowner's policy on a home with one of these panels, and a 4-point inspection will flag it. Replacement to a modern panel from a current manufacturer is the standard fix. We do these regularly and can typically scope and price one over the phone if you can text us a photo of the panel.

How much does a 200-amp panel upgrade cost in Orlando?

For a typical Greater Orlando single-family home, a permitted 200-amp panel replacement falls in a wide range depending on a handful of variables — whether the meter base needs replacing, whether the mast/weatherhead is being relocated, the condition of the grounding electrode system, whether utility coordination is required, and whether a NEC 230.85 service disconnect needs to be added. We give a fixed written quote after a free on-site assessment, and we won't start work without the permit in hand. Call (407) 532-8000 to schedule the estimate.

Do I need a permit for a panel replacement in Orange County?

Yes. Panel replacements and service upgrades require a permit and a licensed electrical contractor in Orange County, Seminole County, and every other county we serve. We pull the permit under our master electrician's license, schedule the rough and final inspections, and coordinate the utility disconnect and reconnect with OUC or Duke Energy. You don't need to manage any of that paperwork yourself.

Can you add a sub panel for my garage, pool, or workshop?

Yes. Sub panels for garage workshops, pool equipment pads, EV charger feeds, detached structures, and ADUs are some of the most common projects we do. We'll size the feeder correctly, separate the neutral and ground bars (a common DIY mistake), use a NEMA 3R enclosure for outdoor installs, pull the permit, and bond and ground per code. Most residential sub panel installs are completed in a single day.

Will my AC disconnect pass a 4-point inspection?

It depends on the condition, the size, and the location. A 4-point inspector flags an AC disconnect that is rusted, missing the bonding jumper, undersized for the equipment nameplate, located out of sight from the unit, or missing entirely. Because we're both the HVAC contractor and the licensed electrician, we replace and re-permit a non-compliant disconnect on the same visit as an AC service or a 4-point repair — no second contractor required.

Do you also handle EV chargers, generators, and surge protection?

Yes — Level 2 EV chargers, whole-home standby generators, and panel-mounted whole-home surge protection are all standard projects for our crews. Each of these typically interacts with the panel and the home's load calculation, so having a master electrician scope all of it together usually saves a panel surprise later. See the dedicated sections above for each.

How fast can you get out for an electrical estimate?

For most projects in Greater Orlando, we can have a master electrician on-site within a few business days, often the next day for inspection-driven repairs and panel safety issues. Same-day service calls are available when our schedule permits. Call (407) 532-8000 to book the soonest available slot, or schedule online and we'll confirm the window.

Ready to Schedule Electrical Service?

AmeriTech Air Conditioning and Heating is a master-electrician-staffed home services team serving Greater Orlando since 2009 — Google Guaranteed, licensed, locally owned, and on the job with permits pulled, inspections coordinated, and our work warrantied. Whether you need a panel replacement, a sub panel, a disconnect repair, or any of the projects above, call (407) 532-8000 or schedule online today.