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Top-Rated Electricians in Philadelphia - Updated Nov 2026

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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Philadelphia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Donohue is very knowledgeable and has excellent experience in the lightning protection area. He responds quickly and has a very professional team of workers. He quoted the job using google earth information. When he visited the site he reduced his price by over 50%. I highly recommend him and I will use his company again."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
51 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
)
Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Philadelphia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
119 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Odd Job Services
4.7(
46
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or ReplaceCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+2 more

Serving Philadelphia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking to have quality, cost effective services done! Brian is just a genuine, honest guy who does great work. Got my house fixed to sell to the buyers standards for a very reasonable price. You wonâ t regret hiring Odd Job Services."
Bath tile
Kitchen floor repair
Kitchen floor repair2
Kitchen floor repair3
Kitchen floor repair4

+3

Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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NYTRIC Electrical Contractors, LLC
5.0(
3
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+9 more

Serving Philadelphia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

NYTRIC Electrical Contractors, LLC, is Watertown New York's premier electrical contractor. With decades of combined experience, you can rest assured that we will get the job done to your exact specifications the first time, on time, every time. Call today, and find out first hand how world class our workmanship truly is!

Whole House Generator
Whole House Generator
Whole House Generator
Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wise Check Electric
5.0(
1
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+2 more

Serving Philadelphia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We have over 11 years of experience in the electric business. Here at Wise Check Electric, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical FAQs, answered by experts

Yes, one wire is always hot on the 3-way switch, meaning it carries the electricity from the power source to the switch. If you have a 3-wire cable in your home, you have two hot wires, or line wires, coming from the power source. Typically, you’d connect the hot black wire from the power source to the traveler wire and the hot red wire from the power source to the first 3-way switch. For the second 3-way switch, you’d then connect the hot black traveler wire to the switch.

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

Wiring a light switch wrong can cause a fire if the incorrect wiring causes arcing, meaning the current jumps uncontrolled from one conductor to another. Loose wires or worn wires that are not repaired or replaced can cause arcing. If you’re not 100% sure you can do the job safely, don’t attempt to wire a light switch on your own.

While you can technically live in a home while it's being rewired, prepare for some debris and dust if your electrical contractor needs to remove parts of walls, floors, and ceilings to access wires. If you stay home during the project, ask your electrician to cut the power supply to all exposed electrical wires to keep your family safe.

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

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