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24-Hour Electricians Serving Adams County, PA

From Gettysburg to the orchards around Biglerville, we answer any hour.

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“Don and Engeli are excellent workers. They are very professional and knowledgeable of their job. It was pleasure meeting them.”

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Your Electricians in Adams County

Thomas Edison Electric's Adams County electricians work for a multigenerational, family-owned company, licensed in Pennsylvania under PA075449. They are our own employees, not subcontractors, and they live and work around the county. Each one dispatches from home in a fully stocked TEE van. So the homes here get the same care as any other on our books.

Our crews work in Gettysburg, Littlestown, New Oxford, McSherrystown, East Berlin, Biglerville, Fairfield and York Springs. We handle panel replacements, troubleshooting, new circuits for a workshop or outbuilding, and safety inspections before a sale. Whatever you need, you get a written price before anyone picks up a tool. We also answer the phone nights, weekends and holidays.

Two utilities, one electrician

Whether Met-Ed or Adams Electric Cooperative sends your bill, we coordinate the service upgrade paperwork with the right one so your project doesn't stall.

Built for 1980-era panels

Homes of Adams County's median vintage often carry 100 to 150 amp panels, and we know which brands from that period deserve a closer look.

Written quotes first

You see the price on paper before work starts. The job never comes with surprise line items.

Late means free dispatch

If we miss the window we gave you, the dispatch fee comes off the bill. Simple as that.

Around the clock, every day

We cover nights, weekends and holidays, 365 days a year, from Gettysburg out to Fairfield and York Springs.

Financing and a good track record

Homeowners rate us 4.8 stars on Google, and we offer flexible payment options. Just ask.

Thomas Edison Electric electrician: Jay Z Front Door with Client Outside Angle in Adams County

Committed to Your Complete Satisfaction

We're dedicated to building lasting relationships with every client through exceptional service and guaranteed results.

Excellence

Our team delivers safe, affordable, long-lasting electrical services.

Timeliness

Your time is precious. If we're late, we'll waive your dispatch fee.

Honesty

Transparent pricing means written quotes with no surprises.

Electrical Service Across Adams County

Adams County is home ground for us, not the outer edge of a map. Our electricians here dispatch straight from their own homes. So a call from Gettysburg or Biglerville goes to someone who knows the roads. Every van carries a full stock of parts. Emergency calls get the same 24/7 dispatch as every county we serve. We also cover the neighboring counties of Cumberland, Franklin and York.

Electric service in Adams County comes from two very different providers. Met-Ed, a FirstEnergy company, is the primary utility. Adams Electric Cooperative also serves many homes, especially in the more rural parts of the county. Which one bills you matters when you upgrade. A bigger service or a relocated meter means coordinating with your specific utility, and a cooperative has its own way of doing that. The line and the meter belong to them. Everything on your side of the meter, from the main breaker to the last outlet, is our job.

That includes 24-hour emergency repairs, panel and breaker work, and dedicated circuits. It also includes EV chargers, generators, lighting and the safety inspections that catch trouble early.

Thomas Edison Electric electrician: Mike V on Generator with Client in Adams County

Common Electrical Projects in Adams County Homes

The median Adams County home dates to about 1980. That is good news in one way. Copper branch wiring was standard by 1980, so the aluminum wiring headaches of the early 1970s are less common here. The panel is where we spend our time.

  • Panel inspection and replacement. Some panels sold around 1980 came from brands that were later recalled, including Federal Pacific and Zinsco. If yours has one of those names on the door, have it looked at. We can walk you through options at circuit breaker repair and upgrades.

  • More capacity. A 100 amp or 150 amp panel was plenty in 1980. Add a heat pump, an EV charger and a hot tub and it isn't. We handle amperage issues and service upgrades with Met-Ed or the cooperative.

  • Grounding and GFCI protection in kitchens, baths and garages, which codes have tightened a lot since builders finished these homes.

  • Home EV charger installation on a dedicated circuit sized for the panel you actually have.

Permits, Inspections and Your Utility in Adams County

Pennsylvania electrical permits fall under the state Uniform Construction Code. In Adams County, that plays out township by township. Most municipalities here don't run their own building department. They contract a third-party inspection agency to review and inspect. So the process in Gettysburg can look different from the one in Littlestown or East Berlin. You don't need to sort that out. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection and meet the inspector.

Utility coordination is the other half. Met-Ed and Adams Electric Cooperative each have their own requirements for a service upgrade, meter relocation or new service drop. We submit that paperwork and set the disconnect and reconnect times. A power outage on their lines is their call to make. A problem from the meter into your house is ours, any hour.

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Mary K.

5 out of 5 stars

Electrical service

Don and Engeli are excellent workers. They are very professional and knowledgeable of their job. It was pleasure meeting them.

Date: October 2026

Joseph R.

5 out of 5 stars

Electrical service

Mike and Jim, were prompt and very quick to diagnose our electrical problems. They had us back up and running within an hour.

Date: October 2026

Judy T.

5 out of 5 stars

Electrical service

Michael was fantastic. He’s really great with dogs and he’s very knowledgeable. Would recommend him to anybody.

Date: October 2026

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Adams County Electrical FAQs

Do you have electricians based around Adams County?

Yes. Ours are direct employees, not subcontractors. The ones who serve Adams County dispatch from their own homes in the region. They drive fully stocked TEE vans and arrive ready to do the work that day. We also cover Cumberland, Franklin and York Counties. Emergency dispatch runs 24/7 anywhere in the county.

Should I worry about the panel in a home built around 1980?

Not automatically, but it is worth a look. Panels from that period sometimes came from Federal Pacific or Zinsco, brands that were later recalled. A short inspection tells you what you have. If it needs replacing, you get a written quote and we coordinate the shutoff with Met-Ed or Adams Electric Cooperative.

Who handles the permit for electrical work in my township?

We do. Most townships in Adams County use a third-party inspection agency under the state Uniform Construction Code. Each township has its own contact and paperwork. We file the permit, arrange the inspection and take care of any follow-up so you're not chasing forms.

What does a service call cost?

You get a written quote before we start, and that number is the number. If we arrive later than the window we promised, we waive the dispatch fee. Financing is available for larger jobs like panel replacements or generator installs. Ask about flexible payment options when you call.

Thomas Edison Electric electrician: Mike V Presenting with Client in Adams County

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