Installed a new 2-gang nail on box with 2 new duplex outlets. Installed a new 15A AFCI/GFCI Eaton CH breaker to supply our new outlets for the tankless water heater that was currently being installed.
Hot tub, sauna and appliance circuits in Raleigh, Cary and Apex
240-volt circuits, GFCI protection and disconnects for hot tubs, saunas, pool equipment, ranges, dryers, tankless water heaters and mini splits across Raleigh, Cary, Apex and the Triangle.
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- 2013Serving the Triangle since
- 1-yearwarranty on all work
When to call us
- A hot tub, sauna or cold plunge is on the way and needs power
- Pool pump or heater needs a circuit, or keeps tripping its breaker
- A new electric range, dryer or tankless water heater has no outlet, or the wrong one
- An HVAC installer needs a circuit and disconnect for a mini split
- Your existing hot tub wiring or disconnect is damaged, corroded or was never permitted
Big appliances need their own circuits, sized and protected correctly. We run 240-volt circuits for hot tubs, saunas, pool equipment, ranges, dryers, water heaters and mini-splits, and we fix the ones that were done wrong. Water and electricity meet in a lot of these jobs, so GFCI protection, disconnects and bonding get the closest attention.
What the work involves
Hot tubs usually need a 50- or 60-amp GFCI-protected circuit run in conduit to an outdoor disconnect within sight of the tub but at least five feet from the water, then to the tub’s control box. Smaller plug-in tubs use a GFCI outlet.
Saunas and cold plunges need a circuit sized to the heater or chiller on the equipment label.
Pool pumps and heaters need their own circuits, GFCI protection, and bonding that ties the pump, heater and metal parts together so there’s no shock risk in the water.
Ranges, dryers and water heaters often need larger circuits than the appliance they replace. Electric tankless water heaters can need one or more large circuits.
Mini-splits and HVAC need a breaker, circuit and outdoor disconnect. HVAC contractors often call us for this part.
How we do it
- We read the equipment label and check whether your panel has the capacity for it.
- We plan the run from the panel, inside the house or outside in conduit or a trench.
- We install the breaker, wire, disconnect and GFCI protection, then test it under load.
- The town inspects the new circuit.
In one Holly Springs home we ran a 40-amp, 240-volt circuit for a backyard sauna.
What affects the cost
- The amperage the equipment needs, which sets the wire and breaker size
- The distance from the panel, and whether the run is indoors, in conduit outdoors, or trenched
- Whether the panel has room, or needs tandem breakers, a subpanel or an upgrade
- GFCI breakers, disconnects and pool bonding the location requires
- Removing old wiring when equipment is taken out
Permits
New circuits for hot tubs, saunas, pools and appliances need an electrical permit and an inspection. Replacing a range or dryer outlet like for like usually doesn’t. We pull the permit. Each town page lists the right office.
Where we do this work
From our office in Cary, we serve homes and businesses across the Triangle, most often in Raleigh, Cary and Apex, and in nearby towns including Durham, Chapel Hill, Holly Springs, Morrisville, Fuquay-Varina and Wake Forest.
Common questions
What does a hot tub need electrically?
Most full-size hot tubs need a dedicated 240-volt circuit, usually 50 or 60 amps, with GFCI protection and a disconnect box mounted within sight of the tub but at least five feet from the water. Smaller plug-in models use a regular GFCI outlet. Your tub's manual lists the exact requirement, and we size the wire and breaker to match.
Can my panel handle a hot tub or sauna?
We check before we quote. A hot tub adds a large load, so we look at your service size and what's already on the panel. Many homes have room. If the panel is full, a tandem breaker or a small subpanel usually solves it without a full service upgrade.
Do you wire tankless water heaters?
Yes. Electric tankless heaters need one or more large dedicated circuits, often more than the old tank heater used. Gas tankless units need a protected outlet for the controls. We've done both, including GFCI-protected outlets in crawlspaces for the condensate pumps.
My hot tub keeps tripping the GFCI. Can you fix it?
Usually. Common causes are a heater element or pump starting to fail, water in the disconnect box, a damaged section of conduit, or a GFCI breaker that's worn out. We test from the panel to the tub to find which it is before replacing anything.
What customers say about our hot tub and appliance circuit work
4.8 on Google from 280 reviews
We had a great experience with Roy Electrical. We had them install a few outlets and the electrical for a hot tub. Roy Electrical came up as a recommended vendor through Duke Energy. Of the vendors I contacted, Tyler at Roy Electrical was the most prompt and thorough person I communicated with.
We got on his estimate schedule right away and had an estimate in-hand within a day or so. The cost was very fair. (Compared to one of the other vendors that took 2.5 weeks to send a quote and charged more than 2x.) For the actual install, Hunter was the lead tech and he was great.
They did the bulk of the work in a morning. Once we had the hot tub on premises, we got back on the schedule very quickly and they wrapped the job, connecting the hot tub in a couple of hours. Tyler helped schedule the inspection with the county, which passed with flying colors.
From start to finish, the team at Roy Electrical was easy to work with. They were clear in their communications and answered questions quickly and completely. I would definitely hire them again for electrical work in the future.
Jason M., Hillsborough July 2025
Recent hot tub and appliance circuit projects in Raleigh, Cary and Apex
Replaced faulty gfci receptacle for tankless water heater
To ensure the tankless water heater operated safely and efficiently, we installed a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) specifically designed for this purpose.
The dryer was inoperable due to a damaged appliance cord. We quickly replaced the faulty cord, ensuring that the dryer could function safely and efficiently. This vital repair provided the customer with reliable service once again.
Need an electrician?
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