of residential electrical fires originate in panels older than 25 years.
— NFPA Electrical Fire Analysis, 2023higher cost of emergency after-hours electrical service vs. scheduled repair.
— HomeAdvisor National Cost Index, 2024of homes built before 1990 have never had a licensed panel inspection.
— Electrical Safety Foundation International, 2023Grid shading = avg. outage hours / year. Dots = reported panel-related incidents, 2022–2024.
Average cost per service call. Emergency = after-hours, unplanned dispatch. Source: Conduit internal data, 2024.
The Season to Rewire Is the One Before You Need To.
Conduit crews handle panel upgrades, surge protection, and code compliance before storms, before inspections, before the lights go out.
Download Seasonal Checklist →Three Specialists.
One Seasonal Window.
Each crew member below focuses on the electrical work that matters most before a specific season. Their insights aren't sales copy — they're what they tell their own neighbors.
of surge damage is preventable with a panel-level SPD.
Marcus Delgado
"A whole-home surge protector at the panel is a $350 install. A lightning strike through an unprotected service entrance costs $8,000 in appliance replacement — minimum. I've seen it happen to the same house twice. The second time, they called us first."
- →Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels fail silently — breakers that look tripped are still live.
- →Type 1 SPD at the meter + Type 2 at the panel = full spectrum protection.
- →Schedule before June 1. After that, we're booked through September.
median Florida power outage duration during named storms.
Renata Osei
"Homeowners want to know: what size generator do I need? The honest answer is — it depends on your load. A 10kW unit running a 200A panel is like a garden hose on a house fire. We do a full load calculation first. Every time. No upsell, just math."
- →Transfer switch installation is code-required — backfeed kills linemen.
- →Propane vs. natural gas: know your runtime and fuel delivery window.
- →Critical circuits (HVAC, sump, refrigeration) vs. whole-home: a real cost conversation.
EVs registered in Florida as of Q4 2025. Most owners charge at home.
Devon Calloway
"A Level 2 charger pulls 48 amps continuous. Add that to a summer afternoon — AC running, pool pump on, oven going — and a 150A panel is at capacity. We run the load calc, check your service entrance wire gauge, and decide: upgrade the panel or add a smart load controller. Both are clean solutions."
- →NEMA 14-50 outlet vs. hardwired EVSE: permit requirements differ by county.
- →Rebates: FPL offers up to $200 for qualifying Level 2 installations.
- →Panel upgrade to 200A often required — budget $1,800–$2,400 installed.
The Seasonal Electrical
Checklist.
A 47-point inspection guide used by our crew before every panel assessment. Localized to your county's code requirements based on your zip code. Free. No strings.
- —Panel age & breaker type identification
- —Breaker trip test (Federal Pacific / Zinsco flag)
- —Bus bar corrosion inspection
- —Whole-home SPD type verification
- —Point-of-use protection audit
- —TVSS rating check for HVAC
- —Transfer switch condition
- —Load calculation vs. panel capacity
- —Fuel line inspection (propane/NG)
- —Service entrance wire gauge
- —Available ampacity calculation
- —Smart load controller compatibility
+ 31 additional line items covering grounding, AFCI/GFCI placement, smoke detector wiring, and outdoor circuit weatherproofing.
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A Panel Assessment.
Not a Sales Call.
A licensed electrician visits, evaluates your panel, and gives you a written condition report. No pressure. No obligation. Flat fee of $89 — credited toward any work you book.
- ✓Licensed electrician on-site, not a sales rep
- ✓Written condition report within 24 hours
- ✓$89 assessment fee credited to any booked work
- ✓No upsell scripts. Just the facts.
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Conduit Electric LLC · Florida Licensed Electrical Contractor #EC13009421 · Journeyman #ER13006203 · Insured & Bonded · All work permitted and inspected per NEC 2023 and Florida Building Code 7th Edition.