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If you manage properties around Fort Myers — maybe a few rentals downtown, a shopping plaza off Colonial, or a small office park near McGregor — you already know one thing: staying ahead of problems is way cheaper than fixing them later.
That’s especially true when it comes to electrical systems.
Here in Southwest Florida, humidity, salt air, and summer storms can wear out panels, corrode connections, and trip breakers without warning. We see it every week. A little rust here, a loose wire there — and suddenly, you’re getting calls because the lights won’t turn on or the AC stopped running.
That’s why we put together this checklist. It’s not just for emergencies. It’s about keeping your buildings safe, efficient, and complaint-free all year long.
Safety:
Electrical fires usually start small — a loose terminal, a breaker that doesn’t trip when it should, or a corroded wire that overheats. Regular inspections catch those issues before they become something serious.
Money:
A $200 breaker replacement today can prevent a $5,000 repair later. That’s just reality.
Happy Tenants:
Power outages, flickering lights, or a dead outlet in a kitchen can sour a tenant’s opinion fast. Preventive work keeps everyone happy and keeps your phone from ringing at 2 AM.
Insurance & Code:
Staying compliant with Florida code (and your insurer’s requirements) means fewer headaches during renewals or after storm claims.
Regular upkeep avoids disasters—same for your Fort Myers home. Get answers for Florida landlords in our Commercial Services FAQ.
Here’s what we recommend for every Fort Myers property manager we work with:
Open them up and look for rust or white corrosion — it shows up fast in coastal air.
Tighten connections and check for hot spots or discoloration.
Replace breakers that trip too easily or won’t reset properly.
Make sure every circuit is labeled correctly — that’s huge during emergencies.
Spot them fast in our Top Electrical Defects.
Press the “test” button on GFCIs once a month.
Replace any outlets that feel warm, spark, or buzz.
Tighten faceplates and fix loose boxes before they crack.
Walk the property at night — you’ll spot dead fixtures you wouldn’t see during the day.
Swap to LED when possible. Less heat, less maintenance.
Test exit signs and emergency lighting quarterly.
Look in attics, mechanical rooms, and garages for corrosion or moisture.
Make sure junction boxes are covered.
Watch for pest damage — rats and squirrels love chewing insulation.
Fort Myers storms cause surges constantly.
Check grounding, surge protectors, and panel-mounted devices.
Install surge protection for big-ticket systems like elevators or HVAC.
Run them once a month — don’t wait until a hurricane hits.
Check fluids, battery charge, and transfer switch operation.
Clear debris around exhaust vents.
Step-by-step for your home in our Generator Maintenance Checklist.
Each system should have its own breaker and disconnect.
Check for corrosion at contactors and disconnect switches.
Keep outdoor units clear from leaves or mulch.
Check ground rods and bonding wires — corrosion here causes a lot of “mystery” electrical problems.
Make sure metallic systems (panels, pipes, conduits) are tied together properly.
Test smoke and CO detectors monthly.
Check alarm panels and backup batteries.
Replace all detector batteries annually, even if they “seem fine.”
Before hurricane season, inspect all outdoor fixtures and panels for weatherproofing.
Review your backup power plan.
Have your electrician lined up for post-storm inspections — panels often take hidden moisture damage.
Generators and grounding ready? Plans cover it all. Hurricane-proof options in our Maintenance Plans.
Visual checks: monthly
Professional inspection: once a year
GFCI testing: monthly
Panel cleaning & tightening: every 6 months
Generator testing: monthly
Emergency lights: quarterly
Busy buildings — like restaurants, retail centers, or medical offices — may need more frequent visits.
Rusted-out panels from coastal humidity
Missing GFCI outlets in kitchens and bathrooms
Loose or overloaded circuits from tenant remodels
Outdated aluminum wiring in older buildings
Emergency lights that don’t work during outages
Catching those early saves money, downtime, and a whole lot of stress.
We work with property managers all over Lee County — from small condo associations to large commercial buildings. Our preventive maintenance plans include:
Full inspections with written reports
Infrared scans for hot spots
Load testing on major panels
Priority scheduling for emergency calls
Help with long-term upgrade planning
We’re not the kind of company that just shows up when something breaks. We help you stay ahead of the problems so you can focus on running your properties, not reacting to them.
Electrical systems in Fort Myers take a beating — there’s no way around it. But with the right maintenance plan, you can avoid 90% of the problems we see every day.
If it’s been a while since your last inspection, or if you’re ready to set up a regular maintenance schedule, we’d be glad to help.
📞 Call Coharbor Electric today to schedule your property maintenance visit.
We’ll help you keep your buildings safe, efficient, and ready for whatever Florida weather throws at them.
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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.
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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:
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