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For a burning smell, call 911 immediately, then Duke Energy Florida at 800-228-8485 to secure the service entrance. Our trucks based near Ferran Park can typically be on US-441 and en route to Highland Park within 5 to 8 minutes. Do not attempt to reset any breakers. This scenario often indicates a failing connection at the main lugs or a breaker, which requires a master electrician to inspect and repair the bus bars and terminations.

All panel replacements require a permit and inspection from the City of Eustis Building Department. In Florida, this work must be performed by a licensed electrical contractor, as regulated by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The 2023 NEC has specific requirements for AFCI and GFCI protection, working space clearances, and surge protection that a DIY project often misses. We handle the permit paperwork and ensure the installation passes inspection, which is also required by your homeowner's insurance for liability coverage.

Flickering often points to loose connections at your main service or within the panel, a common issue in older systems. Duke Energy's grid in our area also experiences high surge risk from frequent lightning. These micro-surges and voltage sags can damage sensitive electronics. Installing a whole-house surge protector at the main panel, which is required by the 2023 NEC for new services, provides the first line of defense by clamping these surges before they reach your circuits.

Your home's electrical system is 39 years old. While the NM-B Romex wiring is generally sound, the original 150-amp service was designed for far fewer appliances. Modern kitchens, entertainment centers, and multiple device chargers draw much more current, overloading those original circuits. Upgrading the panel or adding dedicated circuits for high-draw appliances resolves this by distributing the load properly across the bus bars.

For summer AC peaks, ensure your HVAC system is on a dedicated, properly sized circuit and consider a hard-wired surge protector. Brownouts strain compressor motors. For winter, a portable generator with a listed, professional-installed transfer switch is critical. Never use a generator through a window or plug it into a wall outlet—that practice, called backfeeding, is illegal and extremely dangerous for utility workers. Proper preparation protects both your home and the community grid.

Safely adding both requires a professional load calculation. A 150-amp panel from 1987, especially if it's the recalled Federal Pacific brand, may already be at capacity. Federal Pacific panels have a known failure to trip during overloads, creating a serious fire hazard. We must first evaluate and likely replace that panel, then determine if a service upgrade to 200 amps is necessary to handle the 40-50 amp dedicated circuit for the EV charger and the 30+ amps for the heat pump without overloading the system.

Inspect the mast head and the conduit for rust, cracks, or where it attaches to the roof. The service drop wires from the pole to your mast are Duke Energy's responsibility. Everything from the mast head down, including the mast itself, the meter socket, and the conduit, is your responsibility as the homeowner. A compromised mast can pull away from the house, risking a live wire fall. We coordinate any mast replacement with the utility to ensure clearances and attachments meet current Florida and NEC 2023 codes.

Yes, sandy upland soil has high electrical resistance, which can impair the effectiveness of your grounding electrode system. The NEC requires a ground resistance of 25 ohms or less; sandy soil often measures much higher. We may need to drive additional ground rods or use a ground ring to achieve a low-resistance path, ensuring your breakers trip correctly during a fault and that surge protectors have a proper path to earth. This is a foundational safety item we check during any panel upgrade.