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Electricians in Wilkes Barre, PA
Wilkes-Barre grew on anthracite coal along the Susquehanna River, and the Heights, South Wilkes-Barre, the North End and Parsons hold doubles and single homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The 1972 Agnes flood devastated the city, and the levee system built afterward held back the river during the record 2011 flood from Tropical Storm Lee.
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Homes and wiring in Wilkes Barre
Wilkes-Barre grew on anthracite coal along the Susquehanna River, and the Heights, South Wilkes-Barre, the North End and Parsons hold doubles and single homes from the late 1800s and early 1900s. The 1972 Agnes flood devastated the city, and the levee system built afterward held back the river during the record 2011 flood from Tropical Storm Lee.
Many homes are side-by-side doubles with two services, and knob-and-tube, cloth wiring and 60 amp services are common. Basements near the river are a flood concern, and coal-era homes may have old boiler rooms with leftover wiring.
Weather, seasons and the utility
Wilkes-Barre has cold, snowy winters and humid summers with thunderstorms. The Susquehanna River is the defining risk: the 1972 Agnes flood devastated the city, and in September 2011 Tropical Storm Lee pushed the river to a record crest that the levees held back. PPL Electric Utilities serves Wilkes-Barre and handles meters, service drops and reconnection.
Local issues electricians see
- Old wiring in coal-era doubles
- Two small services per double
- River flooding and basement panels
Common calls in Wilkes Barre
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- Wilkes Barre at a glance
- Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
- ZIP codes covered
- 14
- Neighborhoods
- The Heights, South Wilkes-Barre, North End, Parsons, Miners Mills, Rolling Mill Hill
- Permits
- Pulled by the electrician
- Electric utility
- PPL Electric Utilities
The utility owns the meter and service drop, so service upgrades and storm reconnections are scheduled with it.
Wilkes Barre FAQ
Who issues electrical permits in Wilkes Barre?
Electrical permits inside the city come from Wilkes-Barre's code enforcement office; surrounding boroughs issue their own. Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license, so local requirements apply.
Which Wilkes Barre ZIP codes are covered?
Electricians in our network cover 14 ZIP codes in Wilkes Barre, including 18701, 18702, 18703, 18705, 18706, 18710, 18711, 18762 and more.
What are the most common electrical problems in Wilkes Barre?
Old wiring in coal-era doubles; Two small services per double; River flooding and basement panels.
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