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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

Your Gettysburg Electricians

Need a Gettysburg electrician? Thomas Edison Electric's crews are direct employees, never subcontractors, and each one dispatches from their own home in a fully stocked TEE van. Gettysburg is the seat of Adams County, covering ZIPs 17325 and 17326. McKnightstown is 6.3 miles off, with Biglerville at 6.9 and Orrtanna at 7.0.

We are a family-owned, multigenerational company, licensed in Pennsylvania under PA075449 and fully insured. Every electrician we send has passed a background check and trains weekly on current code. We answer 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included, with a written quote before work starts. If we run late, we waive the dispatch fee.

Local crews, stocked vans

Our Gettysburg-area electricians dispatch from home in fully stocked TEE vans, never a subcontractor.

Built for 1942-era wiring

Knob-and-tube remnants, fuse boxes and 60-amp services are routine work for our crews.

Met-Ed paperwork, handled

Service upgrades in Gettysburg mean utility coordination, and we make those calls for you.

Written quote first

The price is on paper before any tool comes out of the van.

On call every hour

Nights, weekends and holidays, 24/7, 365 days a year.

Licensed, insured, proven

PA075449, over 37,000 jobs completed since 2021, rated 4.8 stars on Google, financing available.

Thomas Edison Electric electrician: Jay Z Bootie Covers in Gettysburg

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 in and Around Gettysburg

The typical Gettysburg home dates to 1942. Houses from that period often still carry knob-and-tube remnants, fuse boxes, 60-amp services and ungrounded outlets, especially in the older neighborhoods closer to the borough center. None of that is unusual for a town this age, and none of it has to stay that way.

Our electricians cover Gettysburg and the towns around it, from McKnightstown to Biglerville, all from their own stocked vans rather than a shared shop truck. That means a same-day repair is usually possible, not just an estimate visit followed by a wait for parts.

We also handle newer additions that a 1940s house was never wired for: EV chargers, whole-home generators and modern lighting. As a certified Generac dealer, we install and service standby generators too, which matter here as much as anywhere else in the county.

Thomas Edison Electric electrician: Mike H with Client on EV Charger in Gettysburg

Common Electrical Projects in Gettysburg Homes

Start with the panel. A Gettysburg house from 1942 may still run on a fuse box or an early breaker panel rated for 60 amps, which was standard then but leaves little room now. Replacing it with a modern panel and breaker setup is one of our most common calls in the borough's older streets.

Next comes the wiring itself. Knob-and-tube remnants and ungrounded outlets are common finds once we open a wall or a panel box, and we correct both as part of the same visit whenever possible.

Finally, the additions a 1940s house never planned for. A Level 2 EV charger needs its own circuit, and a standby generator with an automatic transfer switch covers the next outage. Both start with a written quote before anything is scheduled.

Permits, Inspections and Your Utility in Gettysburg

Gettysburg Borough issues electrical permits under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code. As in most boroughs its size, plan review and inspection go through a third-party agency rather than an in-house building department. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection and walk the inspector through the finished work, all covered by the quote you already signed off on.

Met-Ed is the main utility serving Gettysburg, and Adams Electric Cooperative covers other parts of the county. A panel swap, service upgrade or meter move needs a scheduled disconnect and reconnect, and we coordinate that directly with whichever utility bills you. A line down after a storm is the utility's repair to make. Everything from the meter into your house, any hour, is ours.

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Antonio N.

5 out of 5 stars

Outlet & GFCI repair

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.

5 out of 5 stars

Electrical service

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.

5 out of 5 stars

Electrical service

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

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Gettysburg Electrical FAQs

Is there a 24-hour electrician in Gettysburg?

Yes. We answer 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included, and our electricians dispatch from their own homes around the county rather than a distant shop. They arrive in fully stocked TEE vans, ready to finish most repairs the same day. Call 215-227-7000 whenever the problem shows up.

Should I worry about knob-and-tube wiring in an older Gettysburg home?

It depends on its condition, but it's worth checking. Knob-and-tube itself isn't automatically dangerous, though decades of add-ons, insulation contact or DIY splices often are. An electrical safety inspection tells you exactly what's behind the walls and what, if anything, needs attention first.

Who do I call when the power goes out in Gettysburg, you or Met-Ed?

Look at your neighbors first. If the whole block is dark, that's a Met-Ed outage, and their crews handle the repair. If only your house lost power, or specific rooms did, the problem is likely on your side of the meter, and that side is ours, any hour of the day.

Can a Gettysburg home from the 1940s handle a generator or EV charger?

Usually, once we check the panel. A fuse box or an old 60-amp service typically needs replacing before either addition makes sense. We size the new panel for both the house as it stands and whatever you're planning to add, then give you a written quote for the whole project.

Thomas Edison Electric electrician: Jay Z Presenting to Client in Gettysburg

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