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Chambersburg and Mont Alto both run their own electric system.
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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
Thomas Edison Electric's Franklin County electricians work with each local power company. Chambersburg runs its own electric department, and so does Mont Alto. The rest of the county splits among Met-Ed / Penelec and two rural co-ops, Adams Electric and Valley Rural Electric. We make sure the right one is on the phone when your job needs it.
We are a multigenerational, family-owned company, licensed in Pennsylvania under PA075449. Our electricians are direct employees who dispatch from their own homes in the region. Each van goes out fully stocked. Our clients here live in Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Greencastle, Mercersburg, Fayetteville and Saint Thomas. We also serve the small towns in between. Written quotes, 24/7 service and a waived dispatch fee if we run late.
Chambersburg and Mont Alto run borough electric departments. We handle service changes for them just as easily as for Met-Ed or the co-ops.
Adams Electric Cooperative and Valley Rural Electric both serve parts of Franklin County. If either one is your utility, we handle the meter and service work.
Every Franklin County job gets a written quote before we start. No surprise pricing, ever.
Our crews dispatch from home in stocked TEE vans, and we plan the work so one visit finishes it. Arrive late, and we waive the dispatch fee.
24/7, 365 days a year. We answer weekend and holiday calls from Waynesboro or Greencastle the same as weekday calls.
Panel replacements and rewiring cost real money. Ask us about flexible payment options.
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.
Our Franklin County electricians live and work in the region. They dispatch from home in fully stocked TEE vans. Every one of them is a direct employee. We still plan each visit well. We confirm the scope by phone and load the truck for the job. Then we arrive ready to finish. If we miss the arrival window, we waive the dispatch fee.
The county is large. It stretches from Blue Ridge Summit, Rouzerville and State Line. From there it runs up through Waynesboro, Greencastle and Chambersburg to Fort Loudon and Orrstown. The median home across that ground dates to 1978. So a lot of what we do here is fixing 1970s-era problems. That means panels at capacity, aluminum branch circuits and ungrounded outlets.
We also serve Franklin's neighbors: Cumberland, Adams, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata and Perry counties. Maybe your property in Mercersburg needs a look, and your parents' place in Chambersburg does too. One visit can cover both.
The typical Franklin County home dates to 1978. That puts it squarely in the era of aluminum branch wiring, 100-amp panels and two-prong outlets. Homes in Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Greencastle and Fayetteville from that period are mostly solid. They now carry a modern load on a 1970s service.
These are the jobs we see most.
Service upgrades from 100 to 200 amps, often prompted by a heat pump, an EV charger or a new addition.
Panel replacement where breakers trip under normal loads or the panel is simply full. See circuit breaker repair and upgrades.
Fixing aluminum branch circuits with approved connectors at each switch, outlet and fixture.
Grounding two-prong outlets or protecting them with GFCI devices.
Backup generator installation, with a proper transfer switch, keeps the freezer and well pump running when the lines go down.
A dedicated circuit for the workshop, the garage or the outbuilding is a frequent request anywhere in the county.
Franklin County electrical permits follow Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code. The township or borough issues them. Most townships and boroughs here contract with a third-party inspection agency. So Chambersburg, Waynesboro, Greencastle and Mercersburg can each have its own form, fee and inspector. We handle it. The permit and inspection are part of the job and part of the written quote.
Franklin County splits its power several ways. Inside Chambersburg borough, Chambersburg Borough Electric Department is your utility, and the same goes for Mont Alto. Elsewhere it is Met-Ed / Penelec, Adams Electric Cooperative or Valley Rural Electric Cooperative. A service upgrade or meter change means working with whichever one serves you. We make that call. When the power goes out across the whole area, your utility is the right first call. When it is only your house, we are.
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
Franklin County Electrical FAQs
Inside the borough, Chambersburg runs its own electric department. That means the borough, not Met-Ed, handles your meter and your outages. For a service upgrade at a Chambersburg address, we arrange the disconnect and reconnect with the borough electric department. Outside the borough it may be Met-Ed / Penelec or one of the co-ops.
Yes. Our 24/7 line covers Franklin County, and we dispatch for real emergencies at any hour. The electrician at your door is a direct employee, not a subcontractor. They work from a fully stocked TEE van kept at home in the region. For non-urgent work we schedule ahead. The crew arrives with everything needed to finish in one visit.
Usually not. Aluminum wiring from that era can act up at the connections. It loosens and heats up over time. The standard fix is to redo each connection with approved connectors and devices. Full rewiring is an option for some homes. We will explain when it is worth it.
Yes. A standby generator with the right transfer switch makes good sense here. It suits homes with a well pump or a full freezer. We handle sizing, placement, the transfer switch and the permit. Financing is available for generator installs, so ask about payment options when you call.
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