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
Thomas Edison Electric answers calls across Chester County with electricians who live in the towns they serve, Paoli included. None are subcontractors, and every van leaves home stocked. Paoli, ZIP 19301, is bordered by Malvern, Berwyn and Devon, with Valley Forge not far past that.
PA075449 covers our license, we carry full insurance, and the business itself is family-owned across more than one generation. Ask about financing if a project is bigger than expected, and expect a written number before any work begins.
Federal Pacific and Zinsco replacements, loose aluminum joints, two-prong grounding, all routine in Paoli.
Never a subcontractor. Electricians dispatch from home in a stocked TEE van.
Meter disconnects and reconnects get scheduled as part of the job.
Every quote is written before we start, big job or small.
A late arrival means the dispatch fee is waived automatically.
Licensed, insured, 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.
A house in Paoli built around 1972, which is most of them, tends to carry aluminum wiring on the branch circuits and a 100-amp panel. It was standard for the period. Federal Pacific and Zinsco, two panel brands recalled after the fact, both turn up regularly.
Malvern is 1.4 miles from Paoli, Berwyn 2.6, and the same TEE crew handles calls in both without a separate dispatch. PECO Energy Company runs the meters for most of the area; PPL Electric Utilities and Met-Ed / Penelec pick up other stretches of Chester County. The line to call is 610-520-1300.

In Paoli, a 100-amp panel usually points to a 1972 build, and a Federal Pacific or Zinsco nameplate means we're talking replacement, not repair. A 200-amp upgrade covers both at once and leaves room for whatever comes next.
Aluminum branch wiring is the other half of the story. Loose connections show up as warm switch plates or lights that flicker under load, and we fix them with connectors rated for the metal, not a workaround. A standby generator with an automatic transfer switch is a frequent add-on after an outage.
Electrical permits in Paoli go through the township, filed under Pennsylvania's Uniform Construction Code. Most Chester County townships hire a third-party agency for plan review and inspection rather than staffing it themselves, and we deal with whichever one covers the job.
PECO Energy Company is the utility for most of Paoli. Any service upgrade needs their sign-off at the meter, both disconnect and reconnect, and we handle the scheduling. Their lines, their outages. From the meter into the house, that's on us, any hour.
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
Paoli Electrical FAQs
Us, any time. We run 24/7, 365 days a year, and the electrician who answers lives locally and drives a fully stocked TEE van from home. Dial 610-520-1300 and describe what's happening.
We do, under our own PA075449 license. The township reviews the application, usually through a third-party inspector under the state's Uniform Construction Code, and we schedule that visit and stand there when it happens.
Two things mainly: the panel brand and the branch wiring. Federal Pacific or Zinsco means the panel comes out. Aluminum wiring means every connection gets checked. Our safety inspection covers both, with a written quote.
For most homeowners, yes. An automatic transfer switch means the unit kicks in when utility power drops, keeping the fridge, sump pump and a few circuits running. We size the generator to match your panel.

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