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The pricing was a little high but the service was outstanding same like you know Michael Hilbert was great!
Date: October 2026
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Norwood Electricians for 1951-Era Houses
When a Norwood electrician from Thomas Edison Electric opens a panel, a 60-amp service is a common sight. Norwood Borough, ZIP 19074, has 5,934 residents, and the median house dates to 1951. Prospect Park is 0.5 miles away, Folcroft, Glenolden and Holmes 0.8, and Ridley Park 1.5, all inside Delaware County.
We are family-owned and multigenerational, licensed PA075449 and insured. Our electricians are direct employees who dispatch from home in stocked TEE vans. The number, 24/7 and 365 days a year, is 610-789-8100.
Fuse box to breakers
60 amps out, 200 amps in, PECO meter swap booked.
Circuits for the dryer and AC
Each big appliance on its own breaker.
Grounded outlets
Two-prong outlets get a ground or GFCI protection.
Our own electricians
Direct employees dispatching from home in stocked vans.
Price on paper first
No surprise charges, from one outlet to a full panel.
Licensed and insured
PA075449, 4.8 stars on Google, financing available.
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We're dedicated to building lasting relationships with every client through exceptional service and guaranteed results.
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Electrical Service in Norwood Borough
A 60-amp service made sense in 1951. A Norwood kitchen then had a refrigerator and a toaster. Today the same house runs a microwave, a dishwasher, an electric dryer and a window air conditioner in each bedroom, and every summer the fuses start blowing.
That is the job we do most in Norwood: a fuse box out, a 200-amp breaker panel in, and PECO booked to swap the meter. Then we add dedicated circuits for the dryer, the range and the air conditioners so they stop sharing.
Two-prong outlets and knob-and-tube remnants are also part of the picture in a 1951 house. We ground what can take a ground and protect the rest with GFCI devices. Quotes are in writing before the work starts, and a late arrival on our side means we waive the dispatch fee.
Common Electrical Projects in Norwood Homes
Most Norwood jobs start with amperage issues: lights that dim when the dryer starts, a fuse that blows when two air conditioners run. The cure is a bigger service. We replace the fuse box with a 200-amp panel and give the dryer, the range and each air conditioner a circuit of its own.
The smaller jobs follow the same 1951 pattern. Ungrounded outlets get a ground or GFCI protection. Knob-and-tube remnants in the attic come out. After the Ida flooding of September 2021, we still inspect basement outlets and panels that got wet.
Permits, Inspections and Your Utility in Norwood
Norwood Borough issues its own electrical permits under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, and like most Delaware County boroughs it contracts a third-party agency for inspections. A panel change or a new circuit needs a permit. We pull it, schedule the inspector and show the fee on your written quote.
PECO Energy Company serves Norwood. A service upgrade means PECO pulls the meter and reconnects after inspection, and we set both dates. Line outages are PECO's job. From the meter inward, the job is ours at any hour.
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Jen N.
Electrical service
Mike Van Uiter and Steve came out to replace our main breaker panel after water came in and damaged it. They made sure everything was done professionally and neatly, labeled and easy to read. Mike also took time to answer other questions we had and make sure we were comfortable with how to do the generator hookup.
Date: October 2026
Blake W.
Electrical service
don came out to my restaurant and fixed our lights and everything that needed to be done and was amazing
Date: October 2026
Sally M.
Electrical service
Artur and Malcolm came out, very nice gentleman. They completed a service and panel for me and the before and after was night and day. I can tell these young men were raised right and were very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend these two handsome gentleman in anyone's home. 5 STARS!!!!
Date: October 2026
Joselyn D.
Electrical panel service
Cameron was extremely polite and professional. He explained the issue and resolution thoroughly and broke it down so I understood completely. Overall, I am thoroughly satisfied with the service performed and will be using this company again in the future.
Date: October 2026
Lynne H.
Light fixture service
Mike Van Uiter was excellent! He was personable, thorough, knowledgeable, proactive, respectful of my property, and he cleaned up every area involved. He explained everything to me and was very patient and helpful. I’m beyond pleased. I’ll be requesting him for any future projects.
Date: October 2026
Joshua H.
Light fixture service
Dennis did a phenomenal job! Would highly recommend him/this company! They were fast, friendly and very professional all around.
Date: October 2026
David T.
Electrical service
Klaus, Mike and Jim were amazing in getting power back to my barn. Our previous underground line failed and Thomas Edison was able to get a new line installed and powered all within 2 days of my call. Mike and Klaus worked late into the night to make sure we got power back on. Thanks for a great job!!!
Date: October 2026
Got Electrical Questions?
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Norwood Electrical FAQs
Why do the fuses blow in my Norwood house when the dryer runs?
A 60-amp service from 1951 cannot feed a dryer, a kitchen and an air conditioner at once. When the total climbs past the fuse rating, the fuse does its job and opens. A 200-amp panel with dedicated circuits ends the problem, and we quote it in writing first.
Can I run window air conditioners on a 1951 Norwood service?
One or two, sometimes. Three or four, plus a dryer, will push a 60-amp service past its limit. We can add a dedicated circuit for each unit, but the panel has to have the capacity. If it does not, the upgrade comes first.
Does Norwood Borough require a permit to replace a fuse box?
Yes. Panel and service work in Norwood needs a permit under the Uniform Construction Code, with an inspection before PECO reconnects. We handle the filing, the inspector and the PECO scheduling, so you make one call.
How do I get a price from a Norwood electrician?
Call 610-789-8100 any hour, 365 days a year. Our electrician looks at the panel and the circuits, then writes the quote before any work starts. The number holds unless you change the job, and financing is available if you ask.
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Use our online scheduler or call us anytime, 24/7
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