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24-Hour Electricians Serving Hummelstown, PA

Hummelstown's local electricians, 24/7, stocked vans.

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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

Award-winning company

Bucks Happening List: 4 awards (2020, 2019, 2015, 2014) The Best of Bucks: 6 awards (2020, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2012) 2026 Winner, The Philadelphia Inquirer Philly Favorites

The Thomas Edison difference

Your Hummelstown Electricians

Searching for a Hummelstown electrician? Thomas Edison Electric covers this Dauphin County borough of 4,527 people, ZIP 17036, just 3.4 miles from Hershey and 4.7 from Middletown. Most Hummelstown homes were built around 1965, which usually means aluminum branch wiring, 100-amp panels and two-prong outlets rather than knob-and-tube.

Every electrician we send is a direct TEE employee, never a subcontractor, dispatching from home in a fully stocked van. Call 717-274-2700 any hour, and we'll hand you a written quote before any work begins.

Local electricians, not subcontractors

Crews dispatch from home across Dauphin County in fully stocked vans.

Recalled panels replaced

Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels are routine swaps for us.

Any hour, every day

Nights, weekends and holidays, we answer.

Written quote before work starts

No surprise number at the end.

Late arrival, fee waived

Miss the window and you don't pay the dispatch fee.

A track record

Over 37,000 jobs completed since 2021, rated 4.8 stars on Google.

Thomas Edison Electric electrician: Mike H Presenting to Client in Hummelstown

Committed to Your Complete Satisfaction

We're dedicated to building lasting relationships with every customer 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.

Keeping a 1965 Hummelstown Panel Up to Code

Recalled Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels are common enough in Hummelstown's housing stock that we check the panel brand on nearly every visit. Both were installed widely through the 1960s and 1970s, and both carry a documented history of breakers that fail to trip under fault conditions, which is a real safety issue, not a cosmetic one.

Aluminum branch wiring is the other piece worth watching, especially at outlets that see daily use. We correct loose connections with approved connectors and add GFCI protection in kitchens and bathrooms that never got it. A safety inspection covers both in a single visit.

Thomas Edison Electric electrician: Jay Z and Mike H on Panel in Hummelstown

Common Electrical Projects in Hummelstown Homes

A recalled Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel is the first thing we check in a Hummelstown home from the 1960s. Circuit breaker repair and upgrades replaces either brand with a modern panel sized to how you actually use the house.

Aluminum wiring at outlets and switches is the next item, usually showing up as a loose connection rather than a full failure. We correct it with approved connectors. For kitchens without enough outlets, dedicated circuits and range, dryer and AC outlets solve the tripping problem for good.

Permits, Inspections and Your Utility in Hummelstown

Hummelstown Borough issues electrical permits under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code, and like most of Dauphin County, it uses a third-party agency for plan review and inspection rather than its own building department. We file the permit and schedule the inspector as part of the job.

PPL Electric Utilities serves most of Hummelstown, though nearby Middletown and Royalton run their own municipal electric systems. We confirm which utility serves your address before scheduling any service upgrade.

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37,870+ jobs completed across Pennsylvania & New Jersey since 2021

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

Got Electrical Questions?
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Hummelstown Electrical FAQs

Do you offer emergency electrical service in Hummelstown?

Yes. Our line runs 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included, and the electrician who answers dispatches from home in a fully stocked TEE van, not from a distant yard. Call 717-274-2700 whenever the problem starts, day or night.

How do I know if my Hummelstown home has a recalled panel?

Check the brand printed inside the panel door. Federal Pacific and Zinsco are the two names to watch for, both common in construction from the 1960s. Either one is worth replacing regardless of how the rest of the house looks, since the risk is a breaker that doesn't trip.

Is aluminum wiring in my Hummelstown home dangerous?

Not by itself. Aluminum branch wiring from the 1960s is safe when every connection uses the correct connector, and risky when a connection has loosened over the decades. We check the connections and correct what needs it.

Who handles a power outage in Hummelstown, you or PPL?

If your whole street is dark, that's PPL's outage to fix, or the borough's if you're on Middletown or Royalton's system. If only your house lost power, the trouble is likely in your panel or wiring, and that call is ours.

Thomas Edison Electric electrician: Jay Z Front Door with Client Outside Angle in Hummelstown

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