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24-Hour Electricians Serving Old Forge, PA

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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

Your Old Forge Electricians, Local and Licensed

Old Forge electricians from Thomas Edison Electric are our own crew, never a subcontractor. They live around Lackawanna County and head out in fully stocked TEE vans from home. Old Forge sits in ZIP 18518, next to Moosic, 1.2 miles away, and Taylor, 2.2 miles away, with Scranton, the county seat, a little further on.

We hold Pennsylvania license PA075449, carry full insurance, and price every job in writing before work starts. Call 215-227-7000 any hour, 365 days a year, and if we run late, the dispatch fee is on us. Thomas Edison Electric has completed over 37,000 jobs since 2021 and holds a 4.8-star rating on Google.

Our own crew, no subcontractors

Calls here go to electricians employed directly by Thomas Edison Electric, dispatching from their own homes in fully stocked TEE vans.

Built around 1960

Aluminum branch wiring, two-prong outlets and recalled Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels are work we see every week here.

PPL coordination included

We schedule the PPL disconnect and reconnect ourselves for any service upgrade or new meter base.

Quote in writing, always

You see the price before anyone picks up a tool, panel job or single outlet.

Answering 24/7, 365 days

Nights, weekends and holidays get the same licensed electrician as a Tuesday afternoon.

Licensed, insured, proven

PA075449, over 37,000 jobs completed since 2021, and a 4.8-star rating on Google.

Thomas Edison Electric electrician: Jay Z Presenting to Client in Old Forge

Committed to Your Complete Satisfaction

We're dedicated to building lasting relationships with every customer through exceptional service and guaranteed results.

Excellence

Our team delivers safe, affordable, long-lasting electrical services.

Timeliness

Your time is precious. If we're late, we'll waive your dispatch fee.

Honesty

Transparent pricing means written quotes with no surprises.

Electrical Service in and Around Old Forge

The typical Old Forge home dates to 1960. Wiring from that period often runs on aluminum branch circuits, with two-prong outlets and a 100-amp panel doing more work than it was built for. Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels, both recalled years ago, still turn up often. We check the panel brand first, on every call.

PPL Electric Utilities delivers the power here, and PPL owns the lines and the meter. Anything past that point, the panel, the wiring, the outlets, is ours to service. A service upgrade or new meter base gets scheduled with PPL directly, so the disconnect and reconnect land the same day as the rest of the work.

Our electricians also cover Moosic, Taylor, Ransom and Scranton, so you get the same crew that works the rest of the county. Call 215-227-7000 whenever the problem shows up.

Thomas Edison Electric electrician: Jay Z outside on Meter in Old Forge

Common Electrical Projects in Old Forge Homes

Aluminum wiring is the headline issue in a 1960 home here. Loose connections at outlets and switches show up as warm cover plates or lights that flicker under load. We remake those joints with connectors rated for aluminum, or run new copper where needed. A recalled Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel gets swapped for a modern 200-amp panel, which also clears room for anything new you add.

Two-prong outlets come next. We ground what we can and add GFCI protection everywhere else, especially kitchens and bathrooms.

Then come the additions a 1960 house never planned for. A Level 2 EV charger needs a circuit of its own, sized off the panel we just checked. A standby generator with an automatic transfer switch covers the next outage, and as a certified Generac dealer, we install and service those directly.

Permits, Inspections and Your Utility in Old Forge

Old Forge Borough issues electrical permits under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code. Like most boroughs in Lackawanna County, it works with a third-party agency for plan review and inspection rather than running that department itself. We pull the permit, set the inspection date and walk the inspector through the finished work, all inside the written quote you approved first.

PPL Electric Utilities is the utility here. PPL owns the poles, the lines and the meter, and PPL handles outages on the street. A panel upgrade or new meter base needs a disconnect and reconnect at that meter, and we book both with PPL so the timing lines up with our crew's schedule. Everything on your side of the meter, day or night, is ours to fix.

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Antonio N.

5 out of 5 stars

Outlet & GFCI repair

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.

5 out of 5 stars

Electrical service

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.

5 out of 5 stars

Electrical service

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

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Old Forge Electrical FAQs

Is there a 24-hour electrician who serves Old Forge?

Yes. We answer 24/7, 365 days a year, holidays included, and the electrician who responds lives in the area, not somewhere else. Their TEE van is already stocked, so most calls get fixed on the first visit. Call 215-227-7000 whenever the problem starts.

My home still has aluminum wiring. Is that dangerous?

Not automatically, but the connections need the right hardware. Connectors made for copper can loosen on aluminum over time, which shows up as warm outlets or flickering lights. We check every connection and give you a written price for any fix.

Can a 1960 home here get a Level 2 EV charger?

Usually, once we check the panel. A 100-amp panel from 1960 often has little room for a large new circuit, and a recalled Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel gets replaced first regardless. Either way, the work comes with a written price before it starts.

Who do I call if only my house loses power?

Check the street first. If your neighbors still have lights on, the problem is likely on your side of the meter, and that is ours to fix. A dark block belongs to PPL. Either way, call us and we will help sort out which one it is.

Thomas Edison Electric electrician: Mike V Presenting with Client in Old Forge

Local coverage

Nearby communities we serve around Old Forge

MoosicTaylorScrantonRansomDunmoreChinchilla

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