Electrical problems don't wait, and neither do we, which is why we stay available from 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM every day for homeowners, landlords, property managers, and businesses across Greenacres and Palm Beach County. Whether you are dealing with a dead outlet, an overloaded panel, a wiring project for a new build, or anything in between, we handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work. Safe wiring. Solid workmanship. Straight answers.
Greenacres Electrical Company is here when you need the work done right.
Call (561) 954-4953 for a quote and we will walk you through what the job involves before anything is scheduled.
No matter what's going wrong with your wiring, the first step is figuring out exactly where the problem is and what is causing it. We handle the full range of symptom-driven calls: flickering lights, dead outlets, breakers that keep tripping, partial power loss in one area of the home, burning smells near outlets or the panel, sparks, and buzzing from the breaker box. Any one of those can point to something minor or something that needs attention right away.
When we come out, we check the circuit from the panel to the problem point, test for arc faults and ground faults, and explain what we find before any work begins. If a breaker is failing, a connection has come loose, or a circuit is drawing more load than it was built to handle, we identify it and give you a clear picture of the fix. Within our published hours, we take short-notice calls for situations that cannot wait. One call gets the problem looked at properly.
Every home's wiring tells a different story, and the panel is usually where that story starts. Older panels that are undersized, noisy, warm to the touch, or throwing breakers repeatedly are telling you something. We handle breaker panel replacement, 200-amp service upgrades, service-entrance and meter upgrades, and subpanel installation for detached garages, workshops, or additions.
The need for a panel upgrade comes up in a few common situations: a home that was built with a smaller service and now runs a full load of modern appliances, a property adding an EV charger, or a backyard pool installation that puts new demands on the existing circuits. We run load calculations to confirm what the service needs to carry, and we handle grounding and bonding as part of the work so the whole system is code-compliant when we leave. Call us and we will walk you through the fix.
The hardest part of an electrical problem is knowing when to call, and the answer is usually sooner than most people think. Outlet and switch work covers a wide range of jobs: adding outlets to a room that does not have enough, replacing worn or damaged receptacles, installing GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, and garages, upgrading to AFCI-protected circuits, and swapping in USB outlets or dimmer switches where they make more sense.
Renovation and remodel projects bring a lot of this work together. A kitchen remodel may need new circuits for countertop appliances, a bathroom update may need GFCI outlets repositioned, and a garage conversion may need a dedicated circuit for a large tool or compressor. We also wire dedicated circuits for dryers, refrigerators, and similar appliances that need their own breaker. Hire local and the wiring is done by someone who knows the area. Leave the breakers to us.
Ceiling fan installation is one of the most common calls we get, and it covers everything from swapping out an old fixture to running new wiring where no ceiling box exists. We also handle recessed and LED lighting throughout the home, under-cabinet lighting in kitchens, and full lighting layouts for renovated or newly finished spaces.
Outdoor living is a real part of life in South Florida, and the electrical side of it matters. Covered lanais, screened enclosures, and exterior entertaining areas all benefit from well-placed lighting and properly wired fixtures. We install outdoor and landscape lighting, security lighting, and motion sensor lights designed for exterior use. Weatherproof fixtures and outdoor-rated wiring are standard for anything going outside, where the sun, heat, and humidity put a different kind of stress on materials than an interior installation does.
Florida's housing stock includes a significant number of homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, many of which were wired with aluminum rather than copper. Aluminum wiring is not automatically a problem, but it requires the right connectors, the right outlets, and periodic inspection to stay safe. We handle aluminum-wiring remediation, bringing those connections up to current standards or rewiring sections of the home where the risk is higher.
Whole-home rewiring comes up when a property has outdated wiring throughout, has failed an electrical inspection, or is being brought into compliance after a code violation. We also do pre-purchase electrical inspections and inspections for rental properties, giving landlords and buyers a clear picture of what the system looks like before a transaction closes or a tenant moves in. Electrical safety inspections cover the panel, the branch circuits, grounding, and any visible wiring concerns. The scope is confirmed on the call before we schedule.
EV adoption is growing across South Florida, and a Level 2 home charger is the practical choice for anyone who drives electric. A Level 2 circuit runs on 240 volts and gives a full overnight charge rather than the slow trickle of a standard outlet. We run the dedicated circuit from the panel to the garage or parking area, confirm the panel has the capacity to carry the added load, and upgrade the service if it does not.
The same logic applies to dedicated circuits for major appliances and for the electrical supply side of air-conditioning equipment. A home running heavy AC loads through an undersized panel is a common situation here, and adding capacity the right way means the circuits are built for the draw. We power your home. We protect your circuits. We earn the call.
Commercial and small business electrical work covers a wide range: office and retail wiring, warehouse circuits, service upgrades for buildings that have outgrown their original electrical capacity, and electrical work for new construction and tenant buildouts. We work with property managers, landlords, and business owners across Palm Beach County on both scheduled projects and repairs that come up without notice.
Rental property electrical work is a regular part of what we do. A landlord with a unit that needs an outlet replaced, a panel looked at, or a lighting circuit sorted before a new tenant moves in can call and get on the schedule without a long lead time. We offer prompt response, even for last-minute electrical calls, because a vacant unit costs money and a safety issue cannot wait for a convenient window. Garage wiring, workshop circuits, and finished-addition wiring all fall within the same scope.
South Florida's climate and the way people use their properties here create a specific set of electrical priorities. Hurricane season runs from June through November, lightning is a regular occurrence, the heat drives heavy electrical loads, and backyard pools are a fixture of everyday life. The three services below come up consistently in Greenacres and the surrounding Palm Beach County area for exactly those reasons.
A generator hookup involves installing a transfer switch at the panel and connecting a standby or portable generator so it can power the home safely when the grid goes down. The transfer switch is what keeps generator power from feeding back into utility lines, which is a safety requirement, not an option. We assess panel readiness, run the load calculation for the circuits you want backed up, and handle the installation from the panel connection out. With hurricane season a real part of life here, having a generator that is properly wired and ready to run is worth doing once and doing right.
South Florida sits in one of the highest lightning-frequency zones in the country, and a single strike nearby can send a voltage spike through every circuit in the house. A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and absorbs that spike before it reaches appliances, electronics, and sensitive equipment. We also address grounding and bonding as part of surge protection work, since a well-grounded system handles fault current the way it is supposed to. Panel-level protection works alongside point-of-use protectors, not instead of them, and we explain the difference on the call.
Pool and spa electrical work requires dedicated circuits, GFCI protection throughout, and weatherproof outlets and fixtures rated for the wet environment. We wire pool equipment panels, hot tubs, and the outlets and lighting that serve the pool area, and we make sure the bonding grid that ties metal components together is properly installed. With pools in use year-round in this climate, the wiring that supports them gets regular exposure to heat, humidity, and water. Getting it done to code from the start avoids problems later.
When you call for a quote, we discuss the scope of the job on the phone before anything is scheduled. Common questions about panel upgrades, EV charger installation, outlet work, ceiling fan installation, and rewiring all get a straight answer, and the price is confirmed before we put anything on the calendar. We take pride in the electrical work we leave behind, and that starts with making sure you understand what you are getting before the work begins.
We serve Greenacres as our primary area, and we take calls from across the surrounding communities as well: Lake Worth Beach, West Palm Beach, Wellington, Royal Palm Beach, Palm Springs, and Lantana. If you are in Palm Beach County and need electrical work handled, reach out and we will confirm coverage on the call.
We are available from 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM every day, including weekends. We take pride in the electrical work we leave behind, and every job reflects that whether it is a single outlet replacement or a full panel upgrade.
Common signs include outlets that are warm to the touch, lights that dim when an appliance runs, breakers that trip repeatedly under normal load, and wiring that has never been updated in an older home. Aluminum branch wiring, which was common in Florida homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, requires specific attention at connection points. If any of these apply, an electrical safety inspection is a practical first step.
A dead outlet may have lost connection at a terminal, tripped a GFCI upstream, or failed entirely. A warm or discolored outlet is a more immediate concern: it can indicate a loose connection, an overloaded circuit, or wiring that has begun to degrade. Either way, stop using the outlet and call us so we can trace the fault back to its source.
An undersized or deteriorating panel limits how much load the home can carry safely, and it affects every circuit downstream. Breakers that trip under normal use, a panel that runs warm, or one that cannot accommodate additional circuits are all signs that the service is not keeping up with demand. A panel upgrade addresses the root problem rather than managing the symptoms circuit by circuit.
If your breakers trip frequently under normal household loads, you cannot add circuits without overloading the panel, or you are planning to add an EV charger, a pool pump, or significant air-conditioning load, a 100-amp service is likely too small. We run a load calculation to confirm what the home actually needs before recommending a service size.
A transfer switch isolates your home's circuits from the utility line when the generator is running, which prevents power from feeding back into the grid where it can injure utility workers. Without a transfer switch, running a generator through an extension cord or a direct panel connection is both dangerous and a code violation. We install the transfer switch as part of every generator hookup.
A generator hookup involves installing a transfer switch at the panel, running a connection to the generator location, and wiring the circuits you want the generator to back up. Generator sizing depends on the total load of those circuits, which we calculate before recommending a setup. We handle the electrical side of the installation. The generator itself is a separate purchase.
Florida leads the country in lightning strikes per square mile, and Palm Beach County is squarely in that zone. A nearby strike can push a voltage spike through the service entrance and damage appliances, electronics, and HVAC circuits throughout the home in seconds. A panel-mounted surge protection device intercepts that spike before it reaches individual circuits, and it works alongside point-of-use protectors rather than replacing them.
Pool and spa wiring requires dedicated circuits for the pump and any lighting, GFCI protection on those circuits, weatherproof outlets and fixtures rated for the wet environment, and a bonding grid that ties all metal components together. These are code requirements, not optional additions. We handle the electrical side of new pool installations and inspections of older pool wiring where the original work may not meet current standards.
Stop using the affected outlet, switch, or circuit. If a breaker is hot or the panel is making noise, do not reset it. If there is a burning smell or visible sparking, turn off the main breaker if you can do so safely and stay away from the area until we arrive. Do not attempt to open the panel or trace wiring on your own.
It depends on the work. Outlet and switch replacements on a single circuit require that circuit to be de-energized, which means shutting off the breaker for that circuit. Panel work requires the main breaker to be off, and in some cases the utility must de-energize the service entrance. We explain what will need to be shut down and for how long before the work starts.
We start at the symptom and work back toward the source. That means checking the outlet or fixture, then the circuit, then the breaker, and then the panel if needed. We test for arc faults and ground faults, check connection integrity at terminals and junction boxes, and look for signs of overloading or deterioration. The diagnosis shapes everything that comes after, so we do not skip steps.
Rain delays outdoor wiring work because wet conditions create safety risks for open circuits and connections. We schedule outdoor jobs with the weather in mind, and if conditions change on the day of the visit, we communicate about what can proceed and what needs to wait. Outdoor fixtures and wiring we install are rated for the heat, humidity, and UV exposure that South Florida delivers year-round.
Additional charges come up when the job turns out to be more involved than what was described on the call. That might mean discovering deteriorated wiring behind a wall, a panel that needs more work than the visible symptoms suggested, or a circuit that requires additional materials. If that happens on site, we stop and discuss the additional scope and cost before proceeding. You do not find out about it on the invoice.
Electrical problems don't wait, and neither do we. Greenacres Electrical Company is available from 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM every day for repairs, panel work, wiring, generator hookups, surge protection, pool circuits, EV charger installation, and everything else on this page. Real answers. Real pricing. Real fast response.
Call (561) 954-4953 to get a quote or schedule a service call.
We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work in Greenacres and across Palm Beach County, from a single tripped breaker to a complete service upgrade. Every job starts with a clear scope on the phone so you know what the work involves before anything is scheduled. The table below covers what each service includes, who it fits best, and a practical note to help you ask the right questions when you call.
| Electrical Service | Scope of Work | Common Situations | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Safety Inspections | Panel and branch circuit review, Grounding and bonding check, Pre-purchase and rental property inspections | Buyers, landlords, and homeowners who want a clear picture of the system before a transaction or tenant move-in | The inspection scope covers the panel, visible wiring, grounding, and any flagged concerns. We write up what we find so you have a record. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | Failed or weak breaker replacement, Fuse box assessment, Connection integrity checks | Homes where a breaker trips repeatedly or will not reset | A breaker that trips under normal load is telling you something about the circuit, not just the breaker. We trace the cause before replacing parts. |
| Whole-Home Generator Installation | Transfer switch installation, Panel connection and load calculation, Circuit selection for backup power | Homeowners in hurricane-prone areas who need reliable backup power when the grid goes down | A transfer switch is a code requirement, not an option. It isolates your home from the utility line so generator power cannot feed back into the grid. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | New circuit runs, Aluminum wiring remediation, Whole-home rewiring | Older homes with outdated wiring, additions, or properties that have failed an electrical inspection | Florida homes built in the 1960s and 1970s often have aluminum branch wiring that requires specific connectors and outlets to stay safe. |
| Pool & Spa Wiring | Dedicated pool equipment circuits, GFCI protection and bonding grid, Weatherproof outlets and wet-rated fixtures | New pool or spa installations and older pool wiring that may not meet current code | The bonding grid that ties metal components together is a code requirement and a safety essential. We confirm it is properly installed as part of every pool wiring job. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades | 200-amp service upgrades, Subpanel installation, Load calculations and grounding | Homes with an undersized or aging panel, or properties adding significant new load | A panel upgrade is often the right fix for repeated tripping, warm panels, and homes that cannot support an EV charger or pool equipment without overloading. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | Dryer and refrigerator circuits, Workshop and compressor circuits, Panel capacity confirmation | Anyone adding a major appliance, large tool, or EV charger to an existing home | A dedicated circuit means the appliance has its own breaker and is not competing with other loads on a shared line. |
| Lighting Installation | Recessed and LED lighting, Outdoor and security lighting, Landscape and motion sensor fixtures | Homeowners updating interior lighting or adding exterior fixtures for safety and outdoor living | South Florida's heat and humidity put real stress on outdoor fixtures. We install weatherproof, UV-rated hardware for anything going outside. |
| Surge & Lightning Protection | Panel-mounted whole-home surge protection, Grounding and bonding assessment, Point-of-use coordination | Palm Beach County homeowners with electronics, appliances, or HVAC circuits at risk from lightning strikes | Florida leads the country in lightning strikes per square mile. A panel-level device intercepts a spike before it reaches individual circuits throughout the home. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | Fan and fixture swaps, New ceiling box installation, Wiring where none exists | Any room that needs a fan added or an old fixture replaced | If there is no ceiling box or wiring in place, we run what is needed rather than leaving the job half done. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | Flickering lights and dead outlets, Arc and ground fault testing, Circuit tracing from panel to problem point | Homeowners or tenants dealing with an active electrical symptom | Burning smells, buzzing outlets, and partial power loss all warrant a call right away rather than a wait-and-see approach. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI and AFCI outlet upgrades, USB and dimmer switch installation, Dedicated circuits for appliances | Renovation projects, kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and older rooms without enough outlets | GFCI protection is required by code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas. Older homes often lack it. |
What causes breakers to trip repeatedly, and when does it mean something more serious?
A breaker that trips under normal household load is usually pointing to one of three things: the circuit is carrying more draw than it was built for, a connection somewhere on the circuit has come loose, or the breaker itself is weakening and no longer holding its rated capacity. A single trip after running too many things at once is not unusual. Repeated trips under ordinary use, or a breaker that trips as soon as you reset it, means the circuit needs to be looked at. We trace the fault from the panel to the problem point before we replace anything.
How do I know if my older home's wiring is still safe?
Age alone does not make wiring unsafe, but certain types of wiring common in older Florida homes do require attention. Aluminum branch wiring, which was widely used in homes built in the 1960s and 1970s, is safe when the connections are made with the right materials, but it needs specific outlets and connectors that older installations may not have. Knob-and-tube wiring from earlier eras is a different matter and generally warrants a closer look. An electrical safety inspection gives you a clear picture of what the system looks like and where any concerns are, without guessing.
What does it mean when lights flicker or dim when an appliance turns on?
Dimming or flickering when a large appliance starts up is usually a sign that the circuit is sharing load it was not sized to handle, or that the panel service is undersized for the home's current demand. A refrigerator, air handler, or other motor-driven appliance draws a brief surge of current when it starts. If that surge pulls enough power to dim lights on other circuits, it is worth having the panel and the affected circuits looked at. In some cases a dedicated circuit for the appliance is the fix. In others, a service upgrade is the right answer.
Faults Traced Before Anything Is Replaced
We work from the symptom back to the source before recommending a fix. That means you are not paying to replace parts that were not the problem.
Is electrical work in Greenacres permitted and inspected?
Most electrical work beyond simple fixture swaps requires a permit and inspection. That includes panel upgrades, service entrance work, new circuit runs, and generator hookup with a transfer switch. We handle the permit process as part of the job and schedule the inspection so the work is signed off before we consider it complete. If you are not sure whether your project requires a permit, ask on the call and we will tell you what applies.
How does EV charger installation work, and what does my home need to support it?
A Level 2 EV charger runs on a 240-volt dedicated circuit, which means it needs its own breaker and wiring run from the panel to the garage or parking area. Before we run the circuit, we confirm the panel has the available capacity to carry the added load. If it does not, a service upgrade or subpanel may be needed first. We handle the full electrical side: the load calculation, the circuit run, and the panel work if the capacity is not there. The charger itself is a separate purchase, and we work with whatever unit you have.
Do I need to be home while the electrical work is being done?
For most jobs, yes. We need access to the panel, the affected circuits, and any areas where wiring runs. For panel work or anything that requires the main breaker to be shut off, someone needs to be on site to coordinate. If you have a specific situation where you cannot be present, ask on the call and we will work through what is practical for that job.
Code-Compliant Work on Every Job
Permits and inspections are handled where the work requires them. When we leave, the job is done to the standard the local inspectors enforce.
How does GFCI protection work, and where is it required?
A GFCI outlet monitors the current flowing through a circuit and shuts it off within milliseconds if it detects a fault, which is the kind of protection that matters near water. Code requires GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoor outlets, and pool and spa areas. Older homes often have these locations wired without it, either because the work was done before the requirement existed or because it was never updated. We install GFCI outlets and, where the circuit warrants it, GFCI breakers that protect everything downstream.
How long does a panel upgrade typically take?
A standard panel replacement or 200-amp service upgrade typically takes most of a day. The main breaker is off for the duration of the panel work, so the home is without power during that window. We confirm the scope and the expected timeframe on the call before scheduling, and if a utility coordination is needed for the service entrance, we factor that into the timeline. Jobs that include a subpanel or significant circuit work may run longer, and we communicate about that before we start.
Older and Newer Wiring Both Handled
From aluminum branch wiring in a 1970s Florida home to a fresh circuit run in new construction, we work with what is there and bring it up to where it needs to be.
What is the risk of a warm or buzzing outlet, and what should I do about it?
A warm outlet is not normal and should not be ignored. It can indicate a loose connection at the terminal, an overloaded circuit, or wiring that has begun to degrade behind the wall. A buzzing sound from an outlet or switch points to a similar set of causes, including arcing at a loose connection. Stop using the outlet, do not plug anything into it, and call us to have it traced. These symptoms can escalate, and the right move is to get the circuit looked at before the problem gets worse.
How do I know if my home is ready for added electrical load, like a new appliance or a pool?
Whether a home can support added load depends on what the panel is rated for, how much of that capacity is already in use, and whether the circuits feeding the new equipment are sized correctly. A load calculation is the right way to answer that question. We run one before recommending a service upgrade or new circuit, so the answer is based on what your home actually draws rather than a guess. If the panel has room, we run the circuit. If it does not, we tell you what the upgrade involves before anything is scheduled.
When should I call an electrician instead of handling something myself?
Replacing a burned-out bulb or resetting a tripped breaker is within reach for most homeowners. Anything beyond that, including replacing an outlet, adding a circuit, working inside the panel, or diagnosing a fault you cannot locate, is work where a mistake can cause a fire, damage equipment, or create a shock hazard. Florida also requires permits for most electrical work beyond simple fixture swaps, so unpermitted work can create problems when you sell the home or file an insurance claim. If you are not certain the job is safe and legal to do yourself, a call costs nothing and gives you a straight answer.
Call (561) 954-4953 and we will walk you through what your job involves, confirm the scope, and get you a price before anything is scheduled.
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