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Thomas Edison Electric
5.0(
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Fixed Generator - InstallElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+3 more

Serving Mcadoo, 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

20 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 Mcadoo, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning is focused on customer service. The company provided good communication and responded very quickly to my inquiry for a quote. WB Lightning is a respected company, I had another electrical service provider tell me I made a good choice when I hired WB Lightning Rods."
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 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
168 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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AMJ Construction
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+2 more

Serving Mcadoo, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

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

Kitchen After
Kitchen Before
Kitchen After
Kitchen Before
Kitchen After

+17

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Simmz Electrical
5.0(
1
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Mcadoo, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Joe from Simmz Electrical was very skilled, charged a fair price and was great to work with. He did a wonderful job, worked very carefully and was very neat. He communicated with us quickly; is very reliable and prompt. We felt comfortable with him in our home; he is now our go to guy for anything electrical. Lucky find"
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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 Mcadoo, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were on-time, explained what they were going to do and followed-up telling me what they found and what corrective action needed to be taken by the public utility to correct our problem being caused by their equipment. Very satisfied with the entire experience. No hesitation in using them in the future."
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Information Center
Information Center

+6

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

Upgrading a two-prong outlet to a three-prong outlet typically costs between $20 and $50 per outlet if the electrical box is already grounded. However, the cost can increase significantly if the system is not grounded, as this may require grounding the box or upgrading your electrical panel. Electricians generally charge between $50 and $100 per hour for labor, and the total cost for a more complex installation could range from $130 to $300.

Yes, you can use a 3/0 AWG wire for a 200 amp service, but only if it is made of copper, as 3/0 copper wire has an allowable ampacity of 225 amps. If you are using aluminum or aluminum copper-clad wire, you need to use at least 4/0 AWG.

Smart glass doesn’t use a lot of electricity, and you can expect a standard window to add between $1 and $2 per year to your electric bills. Smart glass is proof that energy-efficient windows work. Although your smart windows may consume a little energy to operate, they can save enough energy to offset the costs. If you’re concerned about the minimal bump to your electricity consumption, you can opt for smart tint, which doesn’t require electricity to work.

A correctly installed 3-way switch will not trip a breaker. If using a 3-way switch trips your circuit breaker, the ground wire might be touching something it should not be, there could be a short in the wiring, a wire could be loose, or the wrong wires are connected to the wrong locations on the switch. If you cannot easily see the problem, such as a loose wire, contact an electrician to fix the issue.

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