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Avatar for Thomas Edison Electric
Thomas Edison Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - InstallElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+3 more

Serving Gilberton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Thomas Edison Electric is an award-winning industry leader, serving over 150,000 homes and businesses. Our 24-hour electricians offer timeliness, professionalism, and expertise on big and small projects 365 days a year.\n\nWhether you need emergency electrical services or basic electrical repairs, you're counting on electricity to keep you safe, connected, and warm. When complications threaten your peace of mind, we'll be there to set things right. Because at Thomas Edison, we're not just in the business of electricity — we're in the business of earning "clients for life."

Panel Replacement
Govee Lights
Panel Upgrade
Panel Replacement
Panel Upgrade

+2

22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Gilberton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been hit twice by lightning by God's grace either one hit our home however the last strike burnt art motorhome to the ground William was hired to install lightning protection lightning rods on our home and two out buildings he took the time to explain to us everything we needed to know answering every question professionally conducted himself in the utmost professional manner I would highly recommend lightning rods and even more highly recommended hiring William to do the job we are going to do an expansion later on and he will be the one and only contractor I will call to continue our lightning protection"
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
189 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Hurricane Home Solutions Southern Tier, Inc
4.6(
207
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Gilberton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installation was made sooner than expected which was nice. The men who came were knowledgeable and worked efficiently even with an older electrical system. The men were pleasant, professional and willing to explain what we wanted to know.."
Champion Logo
8.5kW Champion Side
8.5kW Champion Front
Champion Automatic Transfer Switch
Generac Logo

+9

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AMJ Construction
4.5(
8
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install

Serving Gilberton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Customers say: True professional

AMJ Construction's owner has 30+ years of experience with home improvements.\nWe build, refinished &/or remodel kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, garages & more. We have experience with decking, siding, flooring, tiling, painting, door installs, window installs, sheetrock & much more. We pride our company on reliability, 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 particular task or project. We look forward to meeting you & helping you obtain your home project/remodel needs.\n*We are licensed & insured

Addition with Suite
Kitchen Remodel
Porch Renovation
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
David L Handyman Services
5.0(
1
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or ReplaceCeiling Fan - Install

Serving Gilberton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

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 particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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All About Media
3.5(
19
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Telephone Jacks and Wiring - Install - For BusinessTelephone System - Install or Upgrade - For BusinessTelephone System - Repair - For Business

Serving Gilberton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Todd took a great deal of pride in his work, and made sure evrything was perfect!! I would absolutely recommend him to anyone needing this type of service, and will use him again in the future. Rare to find someone who provides the level of service he does, and performs his work as if it was his own."
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Information Center
Information Center

+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

That depends on your setup. If a circuit breaker already has GFCI protection, then everything connected to that specific circuit is being monitored. You don’t need additional GFCI outlets on that breaker.

However, if the breaker is not GFCI, then you should have GFCI receptacles for at-risk outlets nearby water sources, because they are not receiving protection. Breakers in a breaker box can vary between GFCI and non-GFCI. Look for GFCI labels on the breaker or try to find the breaker model number to look it up if you aren’t sure.

A C-wire connects your thermostat to your household heating and cooling system to provide continuous 24V power. The furnace's transformer converts household electrical current into this low-voltage power to operate the HVAC system's circuitry. In most configurations, the C-wire connects to the terminals labeled "C" on both the furnace's low-voltage terminal block and the thermostat. In some cases, if a dedicated C terminal is unavailable, the C-wire can be connected to the "G" (fan) terminal at the furnace.

While some doorbells go silent, others will ring constantly or randomly when they are on the fritz. A doorbell can ring continuously for a few reasons. The button may be stuck in the "on" position, causing the bell to sound repeatedly. Alternatively, one of the wires could have come loose and is touching a metal surface, causing the bell to short circuit and keep making noise.

While the National Electrical Code (NEC) does not set a strict limit, a common guideline is to have a maximum of eight outlets or receptacles on a 15-amp circuit. This rule of thumb, which equates to about one outlet per 1.5 amps, helps keep the total electrical load safely below 80% of the circuit breaker's capacity. It is important to consider the power demands of any devices or appliances that will be plugged in, as overloading a circuit can lead to tripped breakers or create a fire hazard. To ensure the safety and code compliance of your electrical system, consult with a licensed electrician.

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