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800.380.6800Award-Winning Electrical Company Serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey
Nesquehoning's 24/7 electricians, stocked vans, no subcontractors.
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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
Looking for a Nesquehoning electrician? Thomas Edison Electric's crews live around Carbon County and dispatch from their own homes in fully stocked TEE vans. Nesquehoning, ZIP 18240, sits close to Jim Thorpe and Summit Hill, both about 4.2 miles away, with Lansford 4.4 further out.
We're a multigenerational, family-owned company, licensed under PA075449 and insured, with over 37,000 jobs completed since 2021. Every price is written before work starts, and a late arrival means we waive the dispatch fee.
Nesquehoning's 1938 median build year is among the earliest in this stretch of Carbon County.
PPL, Lehighton Borough Electric and Weatherly Borough Electric all reach into town, and we sort out which applies.
No subcontractors. Our crews live in the area and drive stocked vans from home.
A written quote comes before the first tool comes out.
Nights, weekends and holidays, dispatch fee waived if we're late.
Over 37,000 jobs completed since 2021, rated 4.8 stars on Google.
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.
Nesquehoning's typical home dates to 1938, among the oldest median build years in this part of Carbon County. Knob-and-tube remnants, fuse boxes, 60-amp service and ungrounded outlets turn up often, and a full rewire isn't unusual once we're inside the walls.
Three utilities keep the lights on here. Alongside PPL, both Lehighton Borough Electric and Weatherly Borough Electric extend into parts of Nesquehoning. We check your bill before touching a service upgrade. Call 610-782-9000 any hour, and expect a written price first.
A 1938 build year puts the wiring itself first on the list. Knob-and-tube remnants behind old plaster and a fuse box at the panel are common finds, and we evaluate both before anything else. A circuit breaker upgrade to 100 or 200 amps usually follows.
Ungrounded outlets get GFCI protection or a real ground, whichever the wiring supports.
For newer needs, we add dedicated circuits for a workshop or range, and install standby generators with automatic transfer switches as a certified Generac dealer.
Electrical permits here run through the municipality under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code, typically via a third-party inspection agency rather than the township's own building department. We pull the permit, book the inspection and walk the inspector through the finished work.
PPL Electric Utilities serves most of Nesquehoning, though pockets fall under Lehighton Borough Electric or Weatherly Borough Electric instead. We confirm which one bills you before scheduling a service upgrade. The utility's equipment stops at the meter. Everything past it, at any hour, 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
Nesquehoning Electrical FAQs
It depends where you sit. PPL Electric Utilities covers most of the borough, but parts fall under Lehighton Borough Electric or Weatherly Borough Electric instead. We check your bill first, then coordinate any upgrade with the right company.
Knob-and-tube remnants, a fuse box instead of breakers, 60-amp service and ungrounded outlets. None of it is unusual for the era, and an electrical safety inspection gives you a written list of what needs attention first.
Our own. Every electrician on a Nesquehoning call is a direct employee, dispatching from home in a stocked van, not a subcontractor picked up for the day.
Yes, 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included. Call 610-782-9000 and a licensed electrician handles it, with the dispatch fee waived if we arrive late.
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