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Electricians in Scranton, PA

Scranton grew on anthracite coal and the railroads, and its Hill Section, Green Ridge and West Side neighborhoods hold large Victorian and early-1900s homes, many converted to apartments. The Lackawanna River floods in heavy rain, as it did in 2011, and winter storms and old wiring drive much of the electrical work.

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Homes and wiring in Scranton

Older homes often have knob-and-tube, cloth wiring and small services, and many large houses were split into apartments with separate meters. Basements near the river face flooding. Steep streets and hillside lots affect where service drops and meters can go, and many homes heat with gas boilers.

Weather, seasons and the utility

Scranton winters are cold and snowy, and the city's hills make ice and snow disruptive. The Lackawanna River floods in heavy rain, as it did when the remnants of Tropical Storm Lee hit in September 2011. PPL Electric Utilities serves Scranton and handles meters, service drops and reconnection.

Local issues electricians see

Knob-and-tube in Victorian homes
Converted apartments with small services
Lackawanna River flooding

Common calls in Scranton

Home Rewiring in ScrantonScranton's Hill Section and Green Ridge hold large Victorian and early-1900s homes built during the coal boom, and many still have knob-and-tube or cloth wiring, often in houses split into apartments with separate meters.Electrical Panel Upgrade in ScrantonMany Scranton homes still have 60 amp services or fuse panels, and converted apartment houses in the Hill Section and on the West Side may have several small services.Electrical Safety Inspection in ScrantonBefore buying a Victorian in Scranton's Hill Section or a converted apartment house on the West Side, an inspection can reveal knob-and-tube, cloth wiring, fuse panels, small or shared services and work done without permits.Generator Installation in ScrantonWinter storms in northeastern Pennsylvania can leave Scranton's hillside neighborhoods without power for days, and in deep cold a boiler without power becomes a problem.EV Charger Installation in ScrantonScranton's older homes on steep streets often have detached garages, garages under the house or only street parking, which makes charger placement harder.Lighting Installation in ScrantonOwners restoring Hill Section Victorians and Green Ridge homes in Scranton often want period-appropriate fixtures alongside recessed and under-cabinet lighting, and tall plaster ceilings need careful planning.Electrical Repair & TroubleshootingDead outlets, flickering lights and tripping breakers usually come from a loose connection, a failed device, an overloaded circuit or a tripped GFCI somewhere upstream.Whole-Home Surge ProtectionA whole-home surge protective device (SPD) mounts at the panel and limits voltage spikes before they reach your circuits.

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Scranton at a glance: Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
ZIP codes covered: 13
Neighborhoods: Hill Section, Green Ridge, West Side, South Side, Minooka, Bellevue
Permits: Pulled by the electrician
Electric utility: PPL Electric Utilities

Scranton FAQ

Who issues electrical permits in Scranton?

Electrical permits come from the City of Scranton's licensing, inspections and permits office. Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license, so the city's own requirements apply.

Which Scranton ZIP codes are covered?

Electricians in our network cover 13 ZIP codes in Scranton, including 18501, 18502, 18503, 18504, 18505, 18508, 18509, 18510 and more.

What are the most common electrical problems in Scranton?

Knob-and-tube in Victorian homes; Converted apartments with small services; Lackawanna River flooding.

Specialized jobs in Scranton

Fuse Box Replacement in Scranton Knob-and-Tube Wiring Replacement in Scranton Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation in Scranton

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