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Electricians in Reading, PA
Reading's brick rowhouses in Centre Park, Callowhill and the neighborhoods around Penn's Common were built during the city's railroad and industrial boom from the 1870s to the 1920s. Summer storms, winter snow and old wiring drive much of the work, and many large rowhouses have been divided into apartments.
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Homes and wiring in Reading
Reading's brick rowhouses in Centre Park, Callowhill and the neighborhoods around Penn's Common were built during the city's railroad and industrial boom from the 1870s to the 1920s. Summer storms, winter snow and old wiring drive much of the work, and many large rowhouses have been divided into apartments.
Rowhouses often have knob-and-tube or cloth wiring, 60 amp services and few outlets. Centre Park's large Victorian homes may have several meters from conversions. Narrow back alleys carry the overhead service drops, and many homes have meters on the rear wall facing the alley.
Weather, seasons and the utility
Reading has cold winters with snow and ice, humid summers with thunderstorms, and occasional remnants of tropical storms. The Schuylkill River can flood low-lying areas in heavy rain. Met-Ed, part of FirstEnergy, serves Reading and handles meters, service drops and reconnection.
Local issues electricians see
- Old wiring in brick rowhouses
- Converted apartments with small services
- Winter storm outages
Common calls in Reading
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- Reading at a glance
- Berks County, Pennsylvania
- ZIP codes covered
- 10
- Neighborhoods
- Centre Park, Callowhill, Penn's Common, Glenside, Hampden Heights, Southwest Reading
- Permits
- Pulled by the electrician
- Electric utility
- Met-Ed (FirstEnergy)
The utility owns the meter and service drop, so service upgrades and storm reconnections are scheduled with it.
Reading FAQ
Who issues electrical permits in Reading?
Electrical permits inside the city come from the City of Reading's permits office; surrounding boroughs and townships issue their own. Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license, so local requirements apply.
Which Reading ZIP codes are covered?
Electricians in our network cover 10 ZIP codes in Reading, including 19601, 19602, 19604, 19605, 19606, 19607, 19608, 19609 and more.
What are the most common electrical problems in Reading?
Old wiring in brick rowhouses; Converted apartments with small services; Winter storm outages.
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