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Mechanicsburg's 24/7 electricians, dispatched from home.
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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.
Sherri Z. · Google review
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The Thomas Edison difference
Mechanicsburg electrician calls come in at every hour, and Thomas Edison Electric answers all of them. Our crews dispatch from their own homes across Cumberland County in fully stocked TEE vans. Mechanicsburg sits at something of a crossroads, with Bowmansdale 3.6 miles off, Grantham and New Kingstown each about 4 miles away, and ZIP codes 17050 and 17055 covering the borough.
We are a family-owned company, licensed under PA075449 and fully insured. Every electrician on staff is a direct employee, not a subcontractor. Call any hour, 24/7, 365 days a year, and expect a written quote before any work begins. If we are late, the dispatch fee is waived.
Knob-and-tube remnants, fuse boxes and 60-amp panels are all familiar work in Mechanicsburg.
The same local crew reaches Bowmansdale, Grantham and New Kingstown, often on the same day as your appointment.
No subcontractors. Our electricians dispatch from their own homes in fully stocked TEE vans.
Ungrounded circuits and outdated panels get brought up to current code, not just patched over.
We hold ourselves to the window we give you.
Over 37,000 jobs completed since 2021, rated 4.8 stars on Google, and financing available on request.
We're dedicated to building lasting relationships with every customer through exceptional service and guaranteed results.
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Mechanicsburg's typical home was built in 1959, right at the edge of the knob-and-tube era. Some houses still carry old cloth-wrapped wiring behind the walls. Others moved on to a fuse box, 60-amp service and outlets with no ground. Both show up regularly on our service calls here.
Because Mechanicsburg sits close to Bowmansdale, Grantham and New Kingstown, our local electricians often cover all four in a single day. That flexibility helps when a job needs a same-day follow-up. Reach us at 717-274-2700.
PPL Electric Utilities is the main provider in Mechanicsburg, with Met-Ed and Adams Electric Cooperative serving other parts of Cumberland County. We coordinate directly with whichever utility applies whenever a job touches the meter.
A 1959 panel usually means 60 to 100 amps of service, and that number matters more every year. Central air, an electric range and a couple of modern appliances can push an old fuse box past its limit. A 200-amp panel upgrade is the fix we recommend most often in Mechanicsburg.
Old cloth-wrapped knob-and-tube wiring is next on the list. We trace it room by room, retire anything abandoned in the walls, and bring active runs up to current code. Outlets without a ground path get one added, or a GFCI breaker instead.
We also see plenty of amperage issues, where a circuit trips under normal use because it was never sized for what plugs into it today. And when an inspector flags something during a sale, we handle the code violation correction with a written quote before we start.
Mechanicsburg Borough issues electrical permits under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code, and like most of Cumberland County, it uses a third-party agency for plan review and inspections instead of a dedicated building department. We handle the filing, book the inspection and are there when the inspector shows up.
PPL Electric Utilities serves most of Mechanicsburg, while Met-Ed and Adams Electric Cooperative cover other parts of the county. A service upgrade or new panel needs a scheduled disconnect and reconnect from your utility, which we arrange. A downed line or street-wide outage is the utility's to fix. Anything past the meter is ours, at any hour.
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
Mechanicsburg Electrical FAQs
Not automatically, but it was never designed for today's loads, and its cloth insulation degrades over time. If it's still active behind your walls, we recommend having it inspected and either retired or replaced in the areas that carry real current. A safety inspection tells you exactly what's live and what isn't.
You can add a true ground back to the circuit, which usually means running a new wire to the panel, or install GFCI protection, which is a faster and less invasive fix for most rooms. We will walk you through both and give you a written price for each before you decide.
Yes. A standby generator with an automatic transfer switch keeps the essentials running through an outage without you lifting a finger. We size it to your panel and your home's needs, and the utility coordination for the installation is on us.
Yes, financing is available for larger projects like a panel upgrade or a generator installation. Ask when you call, and we can walk through the options alongside your written quote.
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