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Pool and spa electrical work in Orlando
Pumps, lights, heaters, automation, hot tubs, GFCI protection and bonding.
What this service covers
Pump and motor circuits, variable-speed pumps, pool and spa lights, heaters and heat pumps, automation, hot tub installs, GFCI protection and bonding. Pool electrical work has specific safety rules, so it needs a licensed electrical contractor. Tell us about your equipment and we’ll connect you with an independent provider.
Safety first
Smoke, sparks or a burning smell? Leave the area and call 911. A downed power line? Stay away and call your electric utility.
Signs and situations
Bonding
Pool metal parts, the shell's steel and nearby surfaces are tied together with a solid copper bonding conductor so they stay at the same voltage. Bonding is different from grounding.
GFCI protection
Pool pumps, lights and nearby outlets generally need GFCI protection. A tripping GFCI is a signal to check, never to bypass.
Equipment upgrades
New variable-speed pumps, heat pumps and LED lights may need new circuits or controls.
Hot tubs and spas
A new spa usually needs its own dedicated circuit, sized from the manufacturer's specifications.
Call about Pool & Spa Electrical Work
Before you hire
- Ask for the Florida license number and check it on the DBPR license search
- Ask whether a permit is needed and get the permit number
- Get the estimate in writing, including what's not included
- Make sure the final inspection passes and the permit is closed
Where this service is often requested
Dr. Phillips
Unincorporated Orange County
ZIP 32819, 32836
East Orlando / Waterford Lakes
Unincorporated Orange County
ZIP 32825, 32826, 32828
Kissimmee
Osceola County
ZIP 34741, 34743, 34744, 34746, 34747, 34758, 34759
St. Cloud
Osceola County
ZIP 34769, 34771, 34772, 34773
Winter Garden
Orange County
ZIP 34787
Ocoee
Orange County
ZIP 34761
Oviedo
Seminole County
ZIP 32765, 32766
Winter Springs
Seminole County
ZIP 32708
Frequently asked questions
Get everyone out of the water immediately and keep them out. Don’t touch the ladder, rails or equipment. If you can reach the pool equipment breakers without touching water or wet equipment, turn them off. A tingle can mean a fault in a light, a pump or the wiring, or a broken bonding connection. Have an electrician who does pool work test the system before anyone swims again.
No. Pool service companies handle water chemistry, cleaning and many equipment swaps. Running new circuits, repairing wiring, bonding and adding GFCI protection are electrical work that needs a licensed electrical contractor and often a permit. Many pool companies work alongside electricians on equipment upgrades.
Usually. Many incandescent pool lights can be replaced with LED fixtures or retrofit lamps made for the existing niche. The electrician confirms the fixture type and voltage, checks the cord and niche, and makes sure the circuit has GFCI protection. LED lights use far less power, and many offer color options.
Common causes are moisture in the pump motor or its junction box, a failing motor, damaged wiring or an aging GFCI. Don’t bypass it: GFCI protection on pool equipment is a key safety device around water. An electrician can test the motor and the circuit and find the fault.
Still have a question? Call (844) 578-0475
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