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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
Need a Jim Thorpe electrician? Thomas Edison Electric's crews live and work around Carbon County, dispatching from their own homes in fully stocked TEE vans. Jim Thorpe is the county seat, ZIP 18229, home to about 4,540 people, with Lehighton 3.1 miles off.
We're a family-owned, multigenerational, award-winning company, licensed in Pennsylvania under PA075449 and insured. We answer 24/7, 365 days a year, with a written quote before work starts. If we run late, we waive the dispatch fee. Call 610-782-9000 any hour.
Two utilities serve this area. We confirm yours before quoting a service upgrade.
We check every run before recommending a replacement, not the whole house by default.
Jim Thorpe gets the same local crews as every Carbon County town.
The price is on paper first, every time.
Our on-call schedule doesn't skip weekends or holidays.
PA075449, over 37,000 jobs completed since 2021, financing available.
We're dedicated to building lasting relationships with every customer through exceptional service and guaranteed results.
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Transparent pricing means written quotes with no surprises.
Jim Thorpe is the Carbon County seat, and two utilities split the territory here. PPL Electric Utilities bills most addresses, while nearby Lehighton runs its own borough electric department. We check which applies before quoting a service upgrade.
Housing in the borough dates mostly to 1938, so knob-and-tube remnants, 60-amp fuse boxes and ungrounded outlets are common finds once we open a panel.
Our electricians are direct employees, not subcontractors, dispatching from their own homes across Carbon County. The same crews reach Lehighton and Nesquehoning.
Knob-and-tube wiring shows up often behind Jim Thorpe walls, especially in sections of the borough untouched since the 1930s. The insulation gets brittle with age, so we trace each circuit before deciding what to replace and what to leave.
The panel is next. A 60-amp fuse box was standard when these houses were built, and finding replacement fuses only gets harder. A 200-amp upgrade solves that and adds capacity for modern equipment.
Two-prong outlets round out the list, along with newer requests like a home EV charger or a standby generator once the panel has room.
Jim Thorpe Borough issues electrical permits under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code, working with a third-party inspection agency instead of running its own building department. We pull the permit, book the inspection and walk the job with the inspector.
PPL Electric Utilities serves most of Jim Thorpe, and nearby Lehighton runs its own borough electric department with a separate process for upgrades and meter work. We confirm which applies before we quote. A downed line after a storm is the utility's repair. Everything from the meter into the house 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
Jim Thorpe Electrical FAQs
Yes. We're on call 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included, and our electricians live around Carbon County instead of driving in from somewhere else. They arrive in a fully stocked TEE van ready to make the repair that same visit. Call 610-782-9000 anytime.
Most likely, though it depends on the address. PPL Electric Utilities serves most of Jim Thorpe, while nearby Lehighton runs its own borough electric department. Tell us your address and we'll confirm before quoting.
Yes. Jim Thorpe Borough requires one under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code for any panel replacement or new circuit. We file it, schedule the third-party inspection and coordinate whichever utility applies, so the job wraps in one visit.
Loose knob-and-tube connections and worn 60-amp fuse boxes, both typical of the borough's 1938 median build year. We check the panel and trace the visible wiring on the first visit, then give you a written quote for whatever needs replacing.
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