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“ 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.
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The Thomas Edison difference
Looking for an Emmaus electrician? Thomas Edison Electric sends one of our own, not a subcontractor working a side job. This borough of about 11,889 people spans ZIP codes 18049, 18098 and 18099 in Lehigh County. Limeport and East Texas are both about 3.4 miles out, Macungie 3.5 and Allentown 4.5, and our crews cover all of it.
Pennsylvania license PA075449 and full insurance back every job, along with over 37,000 completed since 2021 and a 4.8-star Google rating. Every electrician drives a fully stocked TEE van from home. Quotes come in writing before work starts, and a late arrival waives the dispatch fee. Call 610-782-9000 any hour, 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included.
Every electrician is our own employee, dispatched from home in a fully stocked van.
Knob-and-tube remnants and 60-amp services are routine finds for our crews here.
We check the panel's capacity first, then size the circuit to match.
Service and meter changes route through PPL Electric Utilities, and we handle that appointment.
The price is set before a single tool comes out of the van.
Nights, weekends and holidays included, with financing available for bigger remodels.
We're dedicated to building lasting relationships with every customer through exceptional service and guaranteed results.
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Emmaus homes typically date to 1955, which puts knob-and-tube remnants, fuse boxes, 60-amp services and ungrounded outlets high on the list of what turns up once a panel cover comes off. That original wiring has carried a lot more than it was built for by now.
PPL Electric Utilities is the electric utility for Emmaus, and any project that changes the service size or moves the meter gets scheduled with them directly. That coordination is part of the job, not something you have to arrange yourself.
Emmaus draws people who want more out of an older house without starting over, which shows up in what we get called for: a kitchen remodel needing new circuits, an EV charger added to a garage never wired for one, updated lighting in rooms still running on decades-old switches. We price each of those before anything starts.
Emmaus's median build year of 1955 means knob-and-tube remnants, fuse boxes, 60-amp services and two-prong outlets are common behind original walls. We check the panel brand and the service size before recommending anything.
The work we do most often in Emmaus:
EV charger installation, usually after confirming the existing panel has the capacity.
Dedicated circuits for kitchen remodels, workshops and home offices.
Custom lighting design for rooms still wired to a single overhead fixture.
Safety inspections before a renovation or a home purchase.
Older homes here can usually take on all of this. The panel just needs an honest look first.
Emmaus Borough issues electrical permits under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code, and like most of Lehigh County, it relies on a third-party agency for plan review and inspection rather than running that office itself. We file the permit, book the inspection and stay with the job until it passes.
PPL Electric Utilities serves Emmaus. A panel upgrade, new service size or meter move needs a scheduled disconnect and reconnect with PPL, and we coordinate that timing as part of the project. A street-wide outage belongs to PPL to fix. From the meter into the house, any hour, that work is ours.
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
Emmaus Electrical FAQs
Often, once we check the panel. A 60 or 100-amp service from that era may not have room for a Level 2 charger alongside everything else in the house. If it does not, we quote a panel upgrade in writing before scheduling anything.
Yes. We answer 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included, and the electrician who responds is our own employee, dispatched from home in a fully stocked van. Call 610-782-9000 whenever the problem happens.
The panel and the wiring type, first. Knob-and-tube remnants, fuse boxes and 60-amp services are common in homes from the 1950s. A safety inspection covers all of it and gives you a written list of what needs attention.
Yes. Emmaus Borough issues the permit under the Uniform Construction Code, and a third-party agency, standard across Lehigh County, handles inspection. We file the paperwork and schedule the inspector as part of the project.
Use our online scheduler or call us anytime, 24/7
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