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If there’s one thing I’ve learned working as a master electrician in Fort Myers, it’s this: outlets and switches may look simple, but they have a huge impact on how safely and smoothly your home or business runs. They’re the parts of the electrical system everyone touches every day—literally. And because they’re used constantly, they’re also some of the first components to show signs of trouble.
We’ve been called to homes all over the McGregor area, downtown lofts, condos near the river, older houses in San Carlos Park, and businesses along Colonial Boulevard, all for problems that started with something as small as an outlet or switch acting “off.” Sometimes the outlet stops holding a plug. Sometimes a switch sparks. Sometimes half the outlets in a room go dead. Sometimes the light takes a second to turn on. And sometimes a homeowner hears a faint buzzing sound coming from a switch they’ve never thought about before.
Those little signs? They almost always mean something bigger is happening behind the scenes.
At Coharbor Electric, we don’t just swap outlets and switches—we fix the underlying electrical issues causing the problems, because that’s where the real safety risks usually hide.
Electrical outlets and switches come in dozens of types and configurations, and each one serves a different purpose. When we repair, replace, or upgrade them, we take into account the wiring, the circuit load, the age of the building, and how the outlet or switch is being used day to day. A kitchen outlet for a coffee maker is one thing. An outdoor outlet that takes a beating from Florida storms is another. A commercial switch controlling a bank of LED fixtures is something else entirely.
Here’s a closer look at what we typically handle:
• Outlet replacements (standard, tamper-resistant, commercial-grade)
Whether it’s worn out, loose, cracked, or scorched, we replace outlets the right way—no shortcuts.
• Switch replacement or repair (single-pole, three-way, dimmers, smart switches)
Many switch issues come from loose connections or outdated components.
• GFCI and AFCI outlet installation
These protective devices are required in certain rooms and help reduce fire and shock risks.
• Troubleshooting dead outlets or switches
A “dead” outlet often means a wiring issue somewhere else—not always at the outlet itself.
• Outdoor outlet installation or repair
Moisture, corrosion, and UV exposure beat up exterior outlets faster than most people think.
• Upgrading two-prong outlets to proper grounded outlets
Older Fort Myers homes often need grounding upgrades—not quick fixes.
• Repairing or rewiring miswired outlets or switches
Reversed polarity, loose backstabs, aluminum wiring, and ungrounded circuits all show up more often than you’d expect.
• Adding new outlets or switches
Kitchen remodels, wall-mounted TVs, office setups, and outdoor kitchens all need properly planned outlet and switch placement.
• Specialty outlets (appliances, EV chargers, HVAC equipment)
We install dedicated circuits when needed—not everything belongs on a general-use outlet.
• Dimmer and smart switch upgrades
Modern lighting and LED systems require the correct dimmer type to prevent flickering or buzzing.
Outlets and switches might be “small” electrical components, but they’re the gateway between you and the power flowing through your home or business. They need to work right and be installed right.
Fort Myers is a beautiful place to live, but it’s rough on electrical systems. Between the humidity, tropical storms, lightning, and the age of some buildings, we see outlet and switch issues every single day. A few of the most common problems include:
• Humidity damaging internal components
Moisture builds up inside outer-wall outlets and corrodes metal contacts.
• Lightning surges
Even with good surge protection, storm activity can fry outlets, switches, and devices connected to them.
• Loose backstab connections
This shortcut wiring method fails over time, especially in older homes.
• Outlets overheating from heavy appliances
Kitchens, home offices, and entertainment setups are frequent offenders.
• Outdoor outlets filling with water
Even “weatherproof” covers can’t always keep out sideways Florida rain.
• Failing dimmers
Cheap dimmers and LED bulbs rarely get along; we replace these constantly.
• Switches with worn-out contacts
They start making noise, delaying activation, or producing static.
• Outlets that won’t hold a plug anymore
A loose plug is more than annoying—it’s unsafe.
• Outdated two-prong outlets
These show up a lot in older Fort Myers neighborhoods.
Every one of these problems is symptoms of a deeper issue. A lot of homeowners think replacing the outlet or switch solves it, but the electrical system behind the device is usually what needs attention. And that’s exactly what we evaluate during repairs.
We handle outlet and switch work everywhere—homes, rentals, commercial properties, and industrial buildings. Some areas we’re in regularly include:
McGregor Blvd
Cypress Lake & Iona
San Carlos Park & Three Oaks
Gateway, Treeline, Daniels
Downtown Fort Myers
Winkler, Colonial, Veronica Shoemaker
North Fort Myers & East Fort Myers
Different environments present different challenges:
Homes
You see loose outlets, outdated wiring, overloaded circuits, and moisture problems.
Restaurants
Heavy equipment stresses wiring, and outlets need GFCI compliance.
Offices
We install additional outlets for workstations and fix flickering switch controls.
Warehouses
Switches run large lighting systems and machinery; they take a beating.
Retail spaces
Lighting controls, display circuits, signage, and POS-area outlets all need reliability.
Because we’ve worked in hundreds—probably thousands—of Fort Myers properties, we know what to expect and how to repair things the right way.
As a master electrician, I’ve seen what happens when outlets and switches are treated like a “quick fix” by someone who isn’t licensed or doesn’t understand electrical systems. Loose connections create heat. Incorrect wiring creates shock hazards. Wrong dimmers destroy LED fixtures. And a bad outlet can start a fire without anyone noticing until it’s too late.
Customers rely on us because:
We diagnose the real issue, not just replace the device.
If something upstream is failing, we find it.
We’re licensed, insured, and trained to do the job right.
Quality work matters, especially with exposed components like outlets and switches.
We work clean and organized.
We don’t leave wires tangled or mislabeled.
We understand Fort Myers electrical systems and local code.
This is especially important for rentals and commercial buildings.
We use high-quality outlets and switches.
Cheap devices fail quickly in Florida’s humidity.
We explain the problem clearly.
You won’t be left wondering what caused the issue.
We look at long-term safety and performance.
Not just the quickest patch.
A homeowner in the McGregor area called us because several outlets in their living room were warm to the touch. They’d been ignoring it for a while, thinking it was just “normal,” but eventually they decided it was time to get it checked.
When we opened up the first outlet, here’s what we found:
Backstabbed connections
Loose neutrals
Heat damage
Slight melting around the terminals
Multiple outlets daisy-chained incorrectly
A dimmer switch feeding LED fixtures that wasn’t compatible at all
This wasn’t just a single bad outlet—it was a wiring issue spread across half the room.
We fixed it by:
Replacing damaged outlets with commercial-grade ones
Rewiring all connections using side screws
Installing a proper LED-rated dimmer
Cleaning up the wiring inside every box on the circuit
Checking the panel for heat signatures or loose breakers
When we finished, everything worked the way it should’ve from the start—quiet, cool, steady.
The homeowner said, “We had no idea it was this serious.”
And that’s the truth for most people—outlets and switches often hide problems you can’t see until they’re exposed.
Q: Why does my outlet spark when I plug something in?
Usually loose contacts or damaged internals. It should be inspected.
Q: Why do my switches crackle or buzz?
That’s a sign of worn contacts or incorrect wiring.
Q: Can you upgrade all the outlets in my home at once?
Yes—we do whole-home outlet and switch upgrades regularly.
Q: Are outdoor outlets supposed to trip often?
If they are, something’s wrong: moisture, bad wiring, or a failing GFCI.
Q: Do you install smart switches?
Absolutely—we install, program, and ensure proper compatibility with your lighting.
If your outlets or switches feel loose, dead, warm, noisy, or just outdated, we’d be glad to help.
Reach out to Coharbor Electric to schedule electrical outlet and switch service anywhere in Fort Myers and the surrounding areas.
We’ll make sure your system is safe, reliable, and ready for everyday use—because small electrical parts shouldn’t cause big problems.
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At Coharbor Electric, this is what to expect when entrusting us with fixing your electrical issues.
The first step is to get all the information we will need so that we can correctly assess the problem or situation. The photos or videos you send will be sent directly to the electrician.
Once our electrician has the info he needs, we will dispatch one in the next available spot–armed with expertise, equipment, and the parts he’ll most likely need.
Our Promise is to to You is to perform the job completely, efficiently, and to the Florida electrical code standards. We are committed to fair and honest pricing.
We offer flat rate pricing for service calls, so you always know the price up front. Simple to understand. Flat-rate fixed price so you can be confident you’ll get what paid for.
As a Florida homeowner, you have an endless list of choices for electrical contractors to hire…some great, some good, some bad.
At Coharbor Electric, our benchmark is to be “great”. If you decide to hire us for your electrical service, here’s what you can expect from our electricians: