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There’s something funny about electrical switches—they’re one of the most used parts of your electrical system, but one of the most ignored until they stop working the way they should. As a master electrician who’s spent years doing repairs all across Fort Myers—Cypress Lake, McGregor, Gateway, Downtown, San Carlos Park, all of it—I can tell you this: switches will always tell you when something’s wrong… if you know how to read the signs.
We get calls from homeowners and businesses saying things like:
“The switch crackles when I turn it on.”
“Sometimes the light works, sometimes it doesn’t.”
“The switch feels warm… is that normal?”
“Our dimmer makes the lights buzz.”
“The switch is stuck.”
“This switch controls nothing—we have no idea what it goes to.”
And occasionally…
“I tried replacing the switch myself, and now half the room doesn’t work.”
It happens.
Switches look simple from the outside, but behind that small plastic cover, there’s a lot that can go wrong—especially in Fort Myers where humidity, older wiring, storm damage, and years of wear all take a toll.
At Coharbor Electric, electrical switch repair isn’t just about getting the lights to turn on again. It’s about checking the entire electrical path for safety, reliability, and longevity. A failing switch is often the first warning sign of a deeper issue.
Not every state deals with the same electrical conditions we do. Fort Myers has a pretty unique mix of factors that make switches wear out faster:
Humidity:
Moist air gets into wall boxes and corrodes internal parts.
Storm surges:
Lightning and power surges burn contacts inside switches.
Aging wiring:
Older homes—especially those near McGregor or downtown—have wiring that’s been spliced, extended, or modified over decades.
Overloaded circuits:
Switches controlling multiple lights or old fixtures can weaken over time.
Cheap dimmers and LED incompatibility:
This is a HUGE one. Old dimmers aren’t designed for LEDs, which is why you hear buzzing or experience flicker.
DIY “repairs” from past owners or contractors:
We’ve opened switches with tape, wire nuts hanging loose, reversed wiring, and backstabbed connections that were one tug away from failure.
Frequent use:
Some switches get used 20–40 times a day. They simply wear out.
Rodents in attics:
You’d be surprised how often we see chewed wiring feeding switches in older homes.
Switches rarely fail “for no reason.”
There’s almost always another factor behind it—and we track that down.
You’d be amazed how many people live with these symptoms thinking they’re normal:
• Flickering lights when using a switch
Often a loose connection or failing internal contact.
• A switch that crackles or pops when toggled
This is a major red flag—arcing is happening inside.
• Lights delay before turning on
A worn switch or failing load connection.
• A buzzing sound when the switch is on
Dimmer issue, overloaded circuit, or incompatible bulbs.
• The switch feels warm or hot
Never normal. Needs attention immediately.
• The switch only works part of the time
Loose connection, failing switch, or wiring damage.
• Switch is physically loose in the box
Can cause wire strain and failure.
• Sparks when flipping the switch
Not “just a thing switches do.” It’s a problem.
• A multi-way switch doesn’t behave correctly
Improper wiring or failing 3-way/4-way switches.
If you notice any of these, there’s no benefit to waiting. Switch issues only get more dangerous the longer they’re ignored.
Switches come in more varieties than most people realize, and each type requires proper diagnosis and repair. We routinely handle:
• Standard single-pole switch repair and replacement
The most common type—simple, but failure here can still signal deeper wiring issues.
• Three-way and four-way switch repairs
Used in hallways, staircases, and large rooms. These get miswired a lot.
• Dimmer switch repair or upgrades
Especially important when switching to LED lighting.
• Smart switches and smart home integrations
We make sure they’re wired safely and compatibly.
• Heavy-duty switches for fans or equipment
Used in commercial spaces, workshops, etc.
• Outdoor switch repair
Humidity, UV exposure, and rain wear these out quickly.
• Switch rewiring
We correct incorrect polarity, loose neutrals, overloaded circuits, or old aluminum wiring.
• Grounding and bonding corrections
Some older homes weren’t wired with grounding—this is dangerous and needs addressing.
• Repairing melted or burnt switches
Not something to ignore—this means heat and arcing occurred.
Every repair starts with diagnosing the real cause—not just swapping the switch and hoping for the best. That’s the difference between a handyman repair and a licensed master electrician doing the job properly.
A faulty switch is often the tip of the iceberg. While it might look like the switch is the issue, the real danger usually sits behind it:
Overheating wires
Loose connections
Failed terminations
Aluminum wiring expansions
Overloaded circuits
Shorts forming in wall boxes
Backstabbed wires pulling free
Burnt internal contacts
Neutral issues causing shocks
Switches are often the first part of the system to show stress because they’re used so frequently. When a switch starts acting up, it’s your electrical system trying to tell you something isn’t right.
And in Fort Myers, with the kind of moisture we deal with, corrosion-related issues show up earlier than they would in drier climates.
We repair switches in all kinds of properties across Fort Myers:
Single-family homes
Condos & townhomes
Restaurants
Retail stores
Offices
Warehouses
Rental properties
Vacation homes
Historic buildings
New construction problems (yes, it happens!)
Neighborhoods we frequently work in:
McGregor
Colonial Blvd
Downtown/River District
Daniels Parkway
Gateway & Treeline
Iona & Cypress Lake
San Carlos Park
Three Oaks
North Fort Myers
Each area has unique electrical quirks. Homes near the water often have moisture issues; older McGregor homes have layered renovations; newer Gateway homes just need upgrades for modern lighting. We’ve seen it all.
Switch repair might look simple on the surface, but it involves understanding the entire electrical path. Customers choose us because:
We’re master electricians
We don’t guess. We diagnose.
We don’t cut corners
We don’t leave loose wires shoved into the back of a box.
We understand Fort Myers electrical systems
Climate, age, wiring trends—all of it matters.
We’ve repaired thousands of switches
Every failure has a story—and we learn from every job.
We clean up the real issue
Not just the device that failed.
We work cleanly and respectfully
We treat your home or business like our own.
We explain everything clearly
No electrical jargon meant to confuse you.
We focus on long-term safety
Not quick fixes that don’t hold.
Outlet and switch repair is where a lot of other electricians rush. We don’t. It’s too important.
A homeowner in the Treeline area called us because their hallway lights only worked from one switch—even though there were two switches on opposite ends of the hallway. A classic three-way switch problem.
When we opened the boxes, we found:
One switch improperly wired
Backstabbed connections barely hanging on
A loose neutral in the adjacent box
Heat damage on one switch
A ground wire not connected at all
They thought they had a simple switch problem, but what they really had was a wiring failure that could’ve turned into something serious.
We rewired everything properly, replaced both switches with modern high-quality ones, tightened all connections, corrected the grounding, and tested the entire circuit.
The homeowner said afterward,
“We thought it was just annoying… didn’t realize it was dangerous.”
Electrical issues are often like that—small symptoms, big causes.
Q: Why does my switch spark when I use it?
Usually worn contacts or loose wiring. Needs repair ASAP.
Q: My dimmer buzzes. Is that normal?
No. It’s usually an LED incompatibility or overloaded dimmer.
Q: Can a bad switch cause a fire?
Yes. Loose connections build heat.
Q: Why do my lights flicker when I use the switch?
Loose wiring, bad switch, or circuit issues.
Q: Should switches feel warm?
Only dimmers slightly. Standard switches should stay cool.
If your switches are flickering, buzzing, warm, sparking, or just not working the way they should, we’d be glad to help.
Reach out to Coharbor Electric to schedule electrical switch repair anywhere in Fort Myers or the surrounding areas.
Small electrical issues have a way of turning into big ones—let’s get yours fixed the right way.
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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: