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Electrical service
Arthur was super helpful! Plenty of experience and skill provided. Customer service and consulting top notch.
Date: October 2026
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24-Hour Electricians Serving Lehighton, PA
Licensed Lehighton electricians, stocked vans, on call every hour.
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The Thomas Edison difference
Your Lehighton Electricians
Need a Lehighton electrician? Thomas Edison Electric's crews live around Carbon County and head out from their own homes in fully stocked TEE vans. Lehighton, ZIP 18235, is home to 5,268 people, with Parryville, Jim Thorpe and Ashfield close by.
We're a multigenerational, family-owned company, licensed in Pennsylvania under PA075449 and insured, with over 37,000 jobs completed since 2021. Every quote is written before work starts, and if we run late, we waive the dispatch fee.
Two utilities, no mix-ups
Lehighton runs its own borough electric alongside PPL, and we confirm which applies first.
Built around 1942
Knob-and-tube remnants, fuse boxes and 60-amp service are familiar work here.
Local, not subcontracted
Electricians who live nearby, dispatching from home in stocked vans.
Written quote first
The price is on paper before work starts, outlet or full rewire.
On call 24/7
Nights, weekends, holidays, dispatch fee waived if we're late.
Rated 4.8 stars on Google
Licensed, insured, financing available if the job calls for it.
Committed to Your Complete Satisfaction
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.
Electrical Service in Lehighton and Nearby
The typical Lehighton home dates to 1942, and it shows. Knob-and-tube remnants, fuse boxes, 60-amp service and ungrounded outlets are still common finds behind the walls. We check the panel first, then trace the wiring, since a fuse box on knob-and-tube rarely stops there.
Our electricians are directly employed, not subcontracted, and the same local crews who work Lehighton also cover Parryville, Jim Thorpe, Ashfield, Bowmanstown, Nesquehoning and Palmerton. Call 610-782-9000 any hour, any day of the year, and get a written price before anyone touches a wire.
Common Electrical Projects in Lehighton Homes
Lehighton's 1942 median build year means the panel is usually the first stop. A fuse box or a knob-and-tube remnant calls for a full evaluation, and we often move a home to a modern 200-amp panel in the same visit.
Ungrounded outlets come next, grounded where the wiring allows it or protected with GFCI where it doesn't.
Then the additions a 1942 house never planned for: a home EV charger on its own circuit, or a standby generator with a transfer switch. As a certified Generac dealer, we install those too.
Permits, Inspections and Your Utility in Lehighton
Lehighton Borough issues electrical permits under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code, working with a third-party inspection agency rather than its own building department. We file the permit, schedule the inspection and stand with the inspector when they arrive.
Most of the county buys power from PPL Electric Utilities, but Lehighton runs its own electric department instead. We check your address first, then coordinate the upgrade with whichever one applies. Outages on the lines are theirs. Everything from the meter in is ours, any hour.
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Our Pennsylvania and New Jersey experts are ready to resolve your electrical woes.
39,210+ jobs completed across Pennsylvania & New Jersey since 2021
Kirstyn A.
Electrical service
Mike was great to work with! He was super helpful, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. He took the time to answer all my questions and made everything simple and stress-free. You can tell he really cares about helping people. I really appreciate all his help and would definitely recommend him!
Date: October 2026
So-Crates M.
Outlet & GFCI repair
Jimmy made the service call easy. After describing our issue, 2 min max, he already knew what was wrong. He quickly identified, found, and fixed the offending GFI. After years of using Thomas Edison Electric we always refer them to friends and family.
Date: October 2026
Ginger A.
Electrical service
Everyone who I have encountered with Thomas Edison Electric has been so professional and friendly. The communication is ideal via emails, phone calls, and texts. Thank you!
Date: October 2026
Tribblo
Electrical service
Had a great experience with Michael Van for my initial inspection/walk-through and Steve P and the crew with the install. All of them, including the employees on the phone, were polite and prompt, and I'm very satisfied with my new electrical panel and wiring.
Date: October 2026
Frank E.
Electrical service
Malcom and Arthur came out to do a installation for us and were very kind and professional. Definitely recommend 5 stars
Date: October 2026
Beverly S.
Light fixture service
Removing light fixture in kitchen and replacing it. Fixed my garage light. Switched out kitchen outlets for new ones. Jimmy did a great job.
Date: October 2026
Donald S.
Wiring & circuit repair
Lyle explained everything he was checking and then fixing. He was very informative and friendly. We will definitely use your company if needed.
Date: October 2026
Got Electrical Questions?
We've Got Answers.
Lehighton Electrical FAQs
Is my electric company PPL or the borough?
Check your bill. Lehighton is one of the few Carbon County boroughs with its own electric department alongside PPL. We confirm which applies before scheduling a service upgrade.
Does a 1942 Lehighton house need rewiring?
Often, at least in part. Knob-and-tube remnants, fuse boxes and 60-amp service are common at that build year. An electrical safety inspection tells you what's left, priced in writing.
Can you add an EV charger to an older panel?
Usually, once we check what's installed. A 60-amp fuse box has no room for a Level 2 charger, so a panel upgrade often comes first, sized to the charger you're planning.
Do you answer emergency calls in Lehighton at night?
Yes, 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included. Our electricians dispatch from home and arrive in a stocked TEE van ready to finish the job. Call 610-782-9000 whenever the problem shows up.
Schedule or Call Anytime
Use our online scheduler or call us anytime, 24/7
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