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800.380.6800Award-Winning Electrical Company Serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Local licensed electricians in stocked vans, day or night.
4.8 (2,113 Google reviews)
“ Joan was very knowledgable and efficient at doing his job. He answered any questions that we had and stayed later in the day until the task was completed.
Sherri Z. · Google review
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The Thomas Edison difference
Akron electricians from Thomas Edison Electric work for us directly, never as subcontractors, and they dispatch from their own homes across Lancaster County in fully stocked TEE vans. Akron carries ZIP 17501, next to Ephrata, 2.0 miles away, Brownstown, 2.3 miles away, and Talmage, 2.9 miles away.
We hold Pennsylvania license PA075449 and full insurance, and every job starts with a written price. Call 610-777-7600 any hour, 365 days a year, and if we run late, the dispatch fee is waived.
Akron's electricians work directly for Thomas Edison Electric and dispatch from home in stocked TEE vans.
Aluminum branch circuits, 100-amp panels and recalled Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels are routine work here.
PPL, Met-Ed or Ephrata Borough Electric, we confirm the right one before scheduling.
You see the cost before we touch a wire.
Nights, weekends and holidays get the same licensed electrician.
PA075449 licensed, insured, over 37,000 jobs completed since 2021, 4.8 stars on Google.
We're dedicated to building lasting relationships with every client through exceptional service and guaranteed results.
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Transparent pricing means written quotes with no surprises.
Akron's median home was built in 1971, right when aluminum branch wiring was standard practice. Expect a 100-amp panel, two-prong outlets with no ground path, and sometimes a recalled Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel still doing the job it was never rated for.
PPL Electric Utilities and Met-Ed both serve parts of the Akron area, and nearby Ephrata runs its own borough electric system. An address inside Ephrata answers to the borough, not PPL or Met-Ed. We confirm which utility owns your meter before scheduling a service upgrade, so the reconnect happens on schedule.
We also cover Brownstown, Talmage, Leola and Stevens, so an Akron call reaches the same electricians working the rest of the county.
A 1971 Akron home usually means aluminum branch wiring, and that means loose connections over time, showing up as warm switches or flickering lights. We remake those joints with connectors rated for aluminum or run new copper where it makes more sense. A recalled Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel gets swapped for a modern breaker panel.
Two-prong outlets get grounded or protected with GFCI. We also wire EV chargers on dedicated circuits and install standby generators with automatic transfer switches, servicing both as a certified Generac dealer.
Akron Borough issues electrical permits under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code, using a third-party agency for inspections like most Lancaster County municipalities. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection and handle the walkthrough, folded into your written quote.
PPL Electric Utilities and Met-Ed both serve parts of the Akron area, while neighboring Ephrata runs its own borough electric. We confirm which utility owns your meter before a service upgrade, then book the disconnect and reconnect around our visit.
Our Pennsylvania and New Jersey experts are ready to resolve your electrical woes.
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Edison electric came by after a storm and a close lightning strike. Malcolm and Artur diagnosed the issue and fixes. Extremely professional and knowledgeable. They exceeded all standards. Thomas Edison Electric are ahead of their peers. True pioneers in consumer service
Date: August 2026
Cynthia T.
I was really impressed with Don and Engeli and the work they performed for me. We had a discussion on the best way to run the new line for the septic pump and I really appreciated the extra effort they made to keep the esthetic of my home's exterior. They were pleasant and professional and all my fans and lights work great! They were patient and waited until I approved everything. A great team!
Date: August 2026
April B.
Had a back up generator installed by Dennis. He did a wonderful job. Dennis is very knowledgeable, thorough, patient and goes above and beyond. Will definitely be using Thomas Edison for all my electrical. Could not be happier.
Date: August 2026
Ikenna A.
Hector and AJ were knowledgeable, professional and efficient. They came on time and easily diagnosed the issue and corrected it. Thank you guys for communicating throughout the process and even wearing footwear inside of my home. Would use you guys again.
Date: August 2026
Sherri Z.
Joan was very knowledgable and efficient at doing his job. He answered any questions that we had and stayed later in the day until the task was completed.
Date: August 2026
Jesse F.
The smoke/carbon monoxide detectors in my home needed replacing, luckily Casey and Klaus got the job quickly and neatly.
Date: August 2026
Joe M.
Technician came out within an hour for an investigation late at night. The same technician came back the next morning and replaced the breaker panel, meter box, and ran new conduit up to the roof for the connections. Did a fantastic job and everything looks great. Thanks Arthur and Malcolm for your hard work!
Date: August 2026
Lauren Y.
Nassin was great! Extremely professional and completed the job exactly how I wanted and in a timely manner.
Date: August 2026
Akron Electrical FAQs
Yes. We answer 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included, and the electrician who responds lives in the area and drives a stocked TEE van from home. Call 610-777-7600 whenever the problem starts.
It depends on where you sit. PPL and Met-Ed both serve parts of Akron, while addresses inside neighboring Ephrata answer to that borough's own electric system instead.
The wire itself is not the danger, the connections are. Loose joints on aluminum wiring can overheat, so we check every connection and remake what needs it with hardware rated for aluminum.
Yes. As a certified Generac dealer, we install standby generators with an automatic transfer switch, sized to what you want covered during an outage, with a written price before we schedule it.
Use our online scheduler or call us anytime, 24/7
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