Barnard Bro's | Best Electrical Contractor in Sarasota, FL

Given our frequent Florida storms, we strongly recommend a whole-home surge protection system installed directly at your main electric panel. This acts as a first line of defense, diverting massive voltage spikes from lightning or grid issues away from your wiring and appliances. We also ensure your grounding system is up to code and can repair any wiring or panels already compromised by a surge.

This often points to an outdated or faulty electrical panel that can't properly manage incoming power. We'd start with a thorough electrical inspection of your panel and circuits. Upgrading to a modern panel with integrated surge protection and installing dedicated circuits for major appliances are highly effective solutions we provide to stabilize your home's power and prevent costly appliance replacements common in our area.

Excellent question. EV chargers require a significant, dedicated circuit. Our electricians will first evaluate your panel's capacity and overall health, as adding load to a system vulnerable to surges is risky. We often recommend a panel upgrade or repair alongside the EV charger installation, incorporating robust surge protection to safeguard this major investment from the voltage spikes Sarasota experiences.