Laura L.
Electrical service
MIKE V was personable and exceeded all expectations. He answered all the questions we had. We will definitely be utilizing their services again
Date: November 2026
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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 client through exceptional service and guaranteed results.
Our team delivers safe, affordable, long-lasting electrical services.
Your time is precious. If we're late, we'll waive your dispatch fee.
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 fix your electrical problems.



Laura L.
MIKE V was personable and exceeded all expectations. He answered all the questions we had. We will definitely be utilizing their services again
Date: November 2026
Dan M.
Awesome job by a great company! Generator installation was done cleanly and efficiently, and everyone was friendly and helpful
Date: November 2026
Grace S.
Arthur and AJ came out to do our Christmas lights for our house and were absolutely amazing! Both so personable and did the best job ever. Our house will look the best in the neighborhood for sure! Could not reccomend them more.
Date: November 2026
William M.
Perfect. Not a word I use very often. And my place has a variety of electrical issues, so I’m very happy . And on a Sunday!
Date: November 2026
Greg B.
Lou was a very competent, electrician, and great to have working on our project . She handled all the issues with a professional approach and we appreciated her friendliness as she worked.
Date: November 2026
Michael O.
Arthur and AJ were absolutely outstanding. Arguably the best experience I’ve ever had from a tradesman. Unbelievably skilled, careful, and personable. Would recommend these guys 100x over. Phenomenal work!
Date: November 2026
Terri A.
Don was very professional, answered any questions we had. Had a big job to do and stayed late to get it all done. Was very pleased with the service.
Date: November 2026
Myartfulgarden
Tyler was great, explaining each step along the way as he upgraded our old electrical system. Thank you!
Date: November 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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