Light Installation
Light Installation & Electrical Panel Services in Washington County, IN
Two of the most common calls we get, “I need new lights installed” and “my panel needs to be upgraded.” Twisted Electric LLC handles both across Washington County and Southern Indiana. Whether you’re adding recessed lighting in a kitchen remodel or replacing a 40-year-old panel that can’t keep up with your home’s electrical load, our licensed electricians get it done right and to code.
Lighting Installation & Replacement
We install, replace, and upgrade all types of interior and exterior lighting for residential and commercial properties. That includes the wiring, the switch work, and the fixture mounting, not just screwing in a bulb. If a circuit needs to be added or extended to support new fixtures, we handle that too.
Interior Lighting
- Recessed (can) lights, new installations and LED retrofit conversions
- Chandeliers, pendants, and flush-mount fixtures
- Under-cabinet and in-cabinet LED strips
- Track lighting and monorail systems
- Ceiling fan installation and wiring (including fan-rated box upgrades)
- Bathroom vanity lighting and exhaust fan combos
- Closet and pantry lighting
Exterior Lighting
- Porch lights, wall sconces, and lanterns
- Security flood lights and motion-sensor fixtures
- Post lights and driveway lighting
- Soffit and eave-mounted down lights
- Landscape lighting circuits (transformer, low-voltage runs, fixture placement)
- Barn, shop, and outbuilding exterior lighting
- Parking lot and security lighting for commercial properties
Controls & Switches
- Dimmer switch installation and wiring
- Smart switch setup (Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, Zigbee)
- Multi-location switching (3-way and 4-way circuits)
- Timer switches for outdoor and security lighting
- Occupancy and vacancy sensor switches
When to Call an Electrician for Lighting
Not every light swap needs an electrician. Changing a bulb or swapping a fixture on an existing junction box is straightforward. But you need a licensed electrician when:
- There's no existing circuit where you want lights (new recessed cans in a room that doesn't have them)
- You're converting from a single switch to a dimmer or smart switch and the wiring doesn't support it (no neutral wire in the box)
- The fixture is heavy enough to need a fan-rated or fixture-rated box (chandeliers, ceiling fans)
- You're adding exterior fixtures that require a new weatherproof circuit
- The existing wiring is aluminum, knob-and-tube, or cloth-insulated and needs to be updated before new fixtures go on
Panel Services
Electrical Panel Upgrades & Replacement
Your electrical panel is the distribution point for every circuit in your home or building. When the panel is outdated, undersized, or a known safety hazard, it needs to be replaced, not patched. We remove old panels and install modern load centers sized for your property’s actual electrical demand.
100A to 200A Service Upgrade
The most common panel job we handle. Most homes built before 1990 were wired with 100-amp service. That was enough for the appliances and systems of that era, but it doesn't support today's loads, heat pumps, EV chargers, tankless water heaters, home offices, shop equipment. We upgrade the panel, the meter base, and the service entrance cable to bring the home to 200-amp service. This involves coordination with the utility company to disconnect and reconnect.
Federal Pacific Stab-Lok Replacement
Federal Pacific panels are documented fire hazards. The breakers in these panels fail to trip under overcurrent and short-circuit conditions. If your home has one, it needs to go. We remove the entire panel and install a modern breaker panel. This isn't optional maintenance, it's a safety issue.
Zinsco / GTE-Sylvania Panel Replacement
Similar to Federal Pacific, Zinsco panels have breakers that fuse to the bus bar and stop tripping. Overheating and arcing are common failure modes. We replace the panel, inspect the wiring behind it, and bring the system up to current code.
Fuse Box to Breaker Panel Conversion
If your home still runs on a screw-in fuse panel, it's decades past its useful life. Fuse panels can't be expanded, don't support AFCI or GFCI protection, and are difficult to insure. We remove the fuse box and install a breaker panel with enough capacity for your current and future needs.
Sub-Panel Installation
Adding a sub-panel in a detached garage, workshop, barn, or addition. We run the feeder from the main panel (underground if the structure is detached, our N&M Excavating crew handles the trench), set the sub-panel, and wire the branch circuits from there.
Whole-Home Surge Protection
We install Type 1 and Type 2 surge protective devices at the panel to protect your home's electronics, appliances, and HVAC equipment from voltage spikes caused by lightning and utility switching. This gets wired directly into your panel during an upgrade or as a standalone addition.
Signs Your Panel Needs Attention
- Breakers trip frequently on the same circuit
- Panel is warm to the touch or makes a buzzing sound
- Burn marks or a burnt smell around the panel
- Panel is a Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Pushmatic, or fuse-style box
- You're adding a major appliance (EV charger, heat pump, hot tub) and there are no open breaker spaces
- Home insurance company is requiring a panel upgrade
- Home was built before 1990 and the panel has never been replaced
Service Areas
Serving Washington County & Southern Indiana
Salem, IN
Seymour, IN
Floyd Knobs, IN
Jeffersonville, IN
Clarksville, IN
Bloomington, IN
Bedford, IN
New Albany, IN