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If you live in Fort Myers, you already know how much your home depends on electricity. The lights, the air conditioner, your fridge, even that phone charger by the bed — none of it works without safe wiring behind the walls.
Most folks don’t give it a second thought until something quits working. A breaker keeps tripping. The kitchen lights flicker. You plug something in, and nothing happens. That’s usually the moment you realize, “Yeah, it’s time to call someone.”
We’ve helped a lot of homeowners around Lee County who’ve been in that exact spot — hot day, half the house without power, and no idea what’s wrong. Here’s what you should know before hiring a residential electrician in Fort Myers.
There are a lot of things you can safely DIY. Electrical work isn’t one of them.
We’ve seen it too many times — a loose connection, an overloaded breaker, a mix-up with wire sizes — and next thing you know, you’re smelling burnt plastic or worse.
A licensed electrician doesn’t just fix the symptom. We track down what caused it, make sure it’s safe, and that it meets Fort Myers and Florida code. That part’s important — if your wiring isn’t up to code, it can affect insurance, permits, and even resale later on.
When you hire someone licensed and insured, you’re not just buying a repair — you’re buying peace of mind.
Here’s a quick rule of thumb: if it’s happening more than once, it’s not a fluke.
Breakers that keep tripping? Could mean your panel’s undersized or overloaded.
Flickering lights? Might be a loose neutral or bad wiring connection.
Outlets that don’t work? Could be something as small as a worn receptacle or as serious as a failed circuit.
Remodeling or adding a room? Always bring in a licensed electrician for new circuits or outlets.
Outdoor work — pools, docks, or landscape lighting — Florida moisture and salt air make those jobs tricky.
We’ve seen everything from “mystery power loss” to homeowners running extension cords across the yard to keep a fridge running. You don’t want to live like that. Read Residential Services FAQs
At Coharbor Electric, we take care of just about anything that runs on wires.
Here’s the kind of work we do most around Fort Myers homes:
Electrical repairs & troubleshooting – outlets, switches, breakers, you name it.
Lighting design & installs – indoor, outdoor, landscape, LED retrofits.
Panel upgrades – moving from old fuse boxes or 100-amp panels to modern 200-amp service.
Whole-home inspections – to find hidden fire hazards or old aluminum wiring.
Generator installs – so the next storm doesn’t leave you sweating in the dark.
Remodel & addition wiring – kitchens, bathrooms, lanais, and detached garages.
Every house is different, but the goal’s the same — keep it safe, reliable, and built to handle modern power demands.
Not all electricians work the same way. Here’s what to look for:
License & insurance. Always verify it — don’t take anyone’s word for it.
Local experience. Our humidity and salt air cause issues other areas don’t deal with. You want someone who knows the area.
Good reputation. Ask neighbors or check reviews. Word travels fast in Fort Myers.
Clear pricing. You should know the cost before the work starts — no “surprise” add-ons later.
Responsiveness. If you’re sitting in the dark, you don’t want to wait days for a callback.
Those few details can tell you a lot about how that electrician runs their business.
We live here too — and we work on homes just like yours every day. Some are 1960s block houses near downtown; others are brand-new builds in Gateway or along McGregor Blvd.
Our team’s licensed, insured, and trained to handle Florida’s environment — the humidity, the storms, and that constant salt in the air that never gives wiring a break.
We treat every home like we’re working on our own. No shortcuts, no rushed jobs, and no cutting corners just to finish faster.
When we leave, the system’s safe, clean, and up to code — period.
Electrical problems don’t fix themselves. A breaker that trips once will trip again. A flickering light won’t stop flickering until someone finds out why. And those little things — they’re how big problems start.
If something doesn’t look or feel right, give us a call.
📞 Contact Coharbor Electric today to schedule service or an inspection.
We’ll take a look, explain what’s going on in plain English, and get your home running safely again — the way it should be.
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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: