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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“MIKE V was personable and exceeded all expectations. He answered all the questions we had. We will definitely be utilizing their services again”
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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.
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.
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 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
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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