Kenny S.
Electrical service
Aj and Artur came back and replaced power leading to the sub panel in our extension. Very clean and quick work! Excellent workers would highly recommend them!
Date: November 2026
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“Aj and Artur came back and replaced power leading to the sub panel in our extension. Very clean and quick work! Excellent workers would highly recommend them!”
Kenny S. · Google review
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The Thomas Edison difference
Looking for a Birdsboro electrician? Thomas Edison Electric works ZIP 19508 and the rest of Berks County every week. Monocacy Station is 1.8 miles off, Douglassville 4.1 and Geigertown 4.6.
Our electricians are direct employees who dispatch from their own homes across the area, not subcontractors working out of someone else's truck. Licensed under PA075449 and fully insured, we answer the phone 24/7, 365 days a year, with a written quote before work starts. Call 610-777-7600 any time.
Aluminum wiring and recalled Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels are common here.
No subcontractors, ever. Our vans stock up at home before the first call.
We confirm who bills you and file the right paperwork for a service upgrade.
The price is on paper first, panel job or small repair.
Miss the arrival window we gave you and the dispatch fee comes off.
Rated 4.9 on Google, with 40,010+ jobs completed since 2021 and financing available.

We're dedicated to building lasting relationships with every client through exceptional service and guaranteed results.
Our team delivers safe, affordable, long-lasting electrical services.
Your time is precious. If we're late, we'll waive your dispatch fee.
Transparent pricing means written quotes with no surprises.
Birdsboro's homes date to about 1965 on average, which lines up with a familiar list: aluminum branch wiring, 100 amp panels, two-prong outlets, and the occasional recalled Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel. None of that is rare for a borough this size and age.
We also handle the routine calls, a breaker that won't hold, a dead outlet, a ceiling fan that needs mounting. Every job starts with a written price, whether it's a five-minute fix or a full panel swap.

The panel usually comes first. A 1965 Birdsboro home often still runs on 100 amps, and if the panel reads Federal Pacific or Zinsco, a 200-amp upgrade retires it and adds room to grow.
Aluminum branch wiring is the second issue we see often. Loose connections show up as warm cover plates or flickering lights, and we remake those joints with properly rated connectors.
Beyond that, EV chargers on a dedicated circuit and standby generators with a transfer switch are common additions to a 1965-era home.
Birdsboro Borough issues electrical permits under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code. Like most boroughs its size, it contracts plan review and inspections to a third-party agency instead of running its own building department. We handle the filing, book the inspection and are on site when the inspector arrives.
Met-Ed bills some Birdsboro addresses, PPL Electric Utilities bills others. We confirm which one before requesting a disconnect for a panel or service change, then arrange the reconnect. A storm that knocks out their lines is on them to fix. A problem at your breaker box is on us, any hour.
Our Pennsylvania and New Jersey experts are ready to fix your electrical problems.



Kenny S.
Aj and Artur came back and replaced power leading to the sub panel in our extension. Very clean and quick work! Excellent workers would highly recommend them!
Date: November 2026
Meggie M.
Such a positive experience! Hector swapped our old can lights for efficient new LEDs, and it looks amazing. His attention to detail was so good…when the original lights he purchased didn’t fit quite right, he went back to the store for a more precise fit. Highly recommend Thomas Edison electric!
Date: November 2026
Patricia Q.
Denny G did a fantastic job with our electrical box upgrade and for the many other things he did he was very thoughtful kind and did the absolute best and he knew what he was doing and really helped with our situation make it much better and fix all of our problems we couldn't be happier thank you Denny for all the hard work and days you spent to get our job done right will recommend!
Date: November 2026
JoAnne W.
Michael was very knowledgeable and was very patient. He helped me remove my dishwasher as a courtesy would recommend Michael V and Thomas Edison Electric to anybody that has electrical needs.
Date: November 2026
Contina
Ed was professional, on time, and he explained what was needed and the price options. Ed did a great job and cleaned up after himself. I would recommend to a friend.
Date: November 2026
Seleana K.
Nassim did a great job fixing my outlets and installing a new one in my hallway. He was very knowledgeable about everything and advised me that I needed to update my panel and outlets around my house. I’m very thankful for his help and will definitely ask for him again in the future. Thank you!
Date: November 2026
Cherie P.
Aj and Artur were amazing and would highly recommend them! Very kind, pleasant, professional, and considerate!
Date: November 2026
Joshua R.
Malcolm S and Klaus came out and did a bunch of work to repair a bunch of faulty wiring, replace an electrical panel, and even fixed our faulty kitchen outlet. They were extremely kind and professional. Can not reccomend enough.
Date: November 2026
Birdsboro Electrical FAQs
Yes, 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included. Our electricians live in the area and dispatch from home. Call 610-777-7600 whenever the trouble starts.
Have it looked at. Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels were both recalled and can fail to trip when they should. We inspect it and give you a written quote for a replacement panel, often the same visit.
Yes, and PPL Electric Utilities too, depending on your address. A panel upgrade needs a disconnect and reconnect at the meter, and we schedule both ends.
Usually, once we check the panel. A 100 amp panel from 1965 often lacks room for a Level 2 charger's circuit. If it's full or recalled, we upgrade to 200 amps and coordinate with your utility.

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