Best Electricians in Philadelphia, PA

Came on time. Called in advance to let us know they were coming. Gave an honest appraisal. Our AC was working that same day. Thank God. And thank you Gen 3 Electric.

Greg is the absolute best. We needed our dryer hooked up and the contractors had installed the wrong outlet. Greg made sure we got it switch out with the correct outlet for our unit AND hooked it up AND was really kind and professional the whole way through. He really makes sure that you understand the problem and doesn't leave you hanging. He gets it done in such a way that the problem is solved the first time. There's truly no need to look anywhere else!

Called with a simple request to have to two outlets wired. As I was trying to explain what I needed he was offended that I described it has a relatively easy job. He asked why I don't do it my self if it was so easy.

Installed nema 14-50 outlet for my EV charging. Done in 10 min. Very courteous and professional. Jim the owner is pleasure to do business with anytime.

JDV ELECTRIC
(Lansdowne, PA)

One receptacle in my kitchen went dead and an electrician repaired it.  I tested it later with a radio and it did not work.  The electrician revisited but couldn't figure out the problem since the receptacle's little green light and other factors relayed that everything was fine.  He decided to check out the electrical box in the basement (should have done that on the first visit) and discovered that two or three busbars (also written as bus bars) were cracked and bent in two or three places (maybe evidence of some former electrician forcing non-fitting breakers into the slots), which made the whole box dangerous and may explain why the electricity wouldn't function properly at that outlet.

To replace the electrical panel, circuit breakers and for labor, his charge was $1970.  I got a second opinion on cost at a small company, JDV Electric (three trucks, established 2005), only one minute away, which worked at my next door neighbors yesterday, and she loved their work.  The owner of this second company pointed out the flaws of the first company:

1.  The recommended replacement electrical panel the first company chose was the cheapest one that could be purchased, with aluminum busbars rather than copper and a limit of 18 rather than 30 breakers.

2.  No permits were pulled according to the contract and, thus, an insurance company would not pay if there is an electrical fire.  (A neighbor's house burnt to the ground a couple years ago due to an electrical fire; they were on vacation.)

3.  No whole-house surge protector would be installed according to the contract.  (This company installs one.)

4.  No guarantee was written into the contract.   (This company gives three years for failure of parts and a lifetime labor guarantee for installation.)

5.  There was no inspection of the gray electrical cable attached to the rear of the house.  My neighbor just had her cable replaced because over 80 years the cable's sheathing had deteriorated and allowed water to seep into the cable and panel--and sealing it at possible rain entrance parts doesn't deal with a deteriorating sheathing problem.  Mine, he said, was in similar shape--all due to age, sun and weather.  (The replacement of parts includes replacement of the gray, thick electrical cable.)

7.  This company will ground all wires as well as water pipes, which helps avoid problems from a lightning strike--sort of a ground lightning rod.

8.  My new service plan will transfer to a new buyer.

9.  No future service fee to me beyond this initial $49 assessment.

10.  A complimentary one-year Safety and Savings Plan Membership (see company for details), though not all customers will agree to purchase at $125/year.

The first electrician, who did not keep the agreed-upon appointments for this problem, did not call and finally did come 1.25 hours late for the last rescheduled appointment with no apology, was upset that I went with a competitor and wanted to know the second company's cost so he could make a counter-offer.  My thought was, Why didn't you give me your best offer in the beginning?  I did not answer his email inquiry.

Yes, the second company is much more expensive, but only a little more when comparing apples with apples, i.e., replacing the electrical panel.  The first company's total charge for replacing only the electrical panel and circuit breakers was $1970.  JDV Electric's (remember, it is doing more than just replacing the electrical panel) is around $2200.  But when adding the replacement of the exterior cable, it comes to a total of $4454.  I am shocked, of course, but I and some savvy friends think the second proposal is better.  

When this job is done I will edit this review to report negatives, if any.

After getting high estimates or super-long wait times from other electricians, I saw these reviews and called iTech.  They responded immediately, gave me a reasonable quote within 2 days, and scheduled the work within a week.  They did everything perfectly.  Thank you, iTech!!!

The experience with FMJ Electrical was exceptional from the start. A wonderful person answering the phone, smart and efficient. It was an emergency and they arrived so fast. Frank was very professional , his shirt was so clean and pressed. First impressions are everything! Frank and his crew fixed the electrical service in hours. His crew was well prepared, qualified and knowledgeable and they also recommended a inspector to come out to do a complete inspection for PECO. Everyone is so personable. Work ethics are top notch!!! I will definitely make use of their services again and will highly recommend. I was so impressed with the professionalism and level of expertise. Call them first!
Carolyn Rizzo

Edmond was very responsive and easy to work with. He was able to fit us in without much notice and was reasonably priced. We will definitely use him again for any future electrical issues.

Very professional, knowledgeable, and handy. Affordable and well worth the money. CJ is so warm and charming. He came to check out the circuit breaker, his original job for coming to my home. Well I had a ring nest doorbell that had been sitting on my table for almost a year and CJ was more than happy to oblige me. Thank you CJ, you're the best. Will definitely be acquiring services from here on out. Gotta give a shout out to Pops as well. My motto now is One and Dunn!!!

PG came out to restore power to our doorbell. They replaced the transformer quickly and without issue. They were right on time, professional, and did good work at a good price. Also good communication

I'd call them....amazing. The tech was very professional, knew exactly what to do, and completed the job. The cost was quite reasonable, as well. Our tech, Hector, arrived exactly when we were told. The team at Thomas Edison were really nice and easy to talk with. So, yeah, amazing.

I was very satisfied with the work that was done in my house. Alex is a very professional electrician that has made my house look great. all my problems and concerns were resolved.

I strongly recommend Princeton Electrical Makeover as an outstanding electrical service.

Tom and his trainee installed a ceiling fan in my 4th bedroom.  It is beautiful and they know what they are doing. The office staff are so friendly.  Quick easy service.  They never disappoint.

Andi and his partner Nick did a fantastic job with my house! I wanted recessed lighting done and he was very honest with getting me a quote about what he can/can't do.

They are perfectionists and want to stay to complete the job 100%.

Very professional coming on time/ earlier. Prices are fair and you definitely pay for quality. These guys do a smooth, clean job and also clean up after themselves when they're done.

I'm very pleased with the service I got and will definitely use them again one day when I redo my bathroom lights!

I relied on the yelp reviews of this company as I needed an electrician and I haven't had the best of luck with past contractors. Married 2 Electric was awesome! Rod answered his phone right away when I called and the electrician Todd was on time, super helpful, knowledgeable and friendly! Issues fixed quickly and he was considerate and clean with his work. I will use them in the future and would recommend to anyone. Thank you!!

I had a great experience with Joel.  We had two separate jobs a week apart.  Both were done very well and he even saved me money with recommendations.  Joel is very pleasant to work with and I would definitely hire him again.

I called this company on a hot summer day when my tenant called me and told me her power went off.  I was running around town with my two kids, so in a hurry I decided to call the first company I saw on yelp. I really wish I had taken more time to look for a more reputable company.

First, be aware that this company has multiple listings for different locations all over the city. If you look at their other listings, you will see the many poor reviews that they have received.

I received multiple phone calls from different people after my initial service request. They repeatedly told me that there is a $165 charge for emergency dispatch, and that once they do an inspection, they will let me know what the cost of the actual work will be. When the technician got to the house, a guy named Steven Miller called me and said he wanted me to pay the dispatch fee upfront before anything is done.  He then sent me an email to get my written authorization to charge the credit card. All of this seemed a bit odd to me... the multiple phone calls, the written authorization, the fee up front... but I didn't think too much of it and just proceeded.

About 10 minutes after I paid for the dispatch fee, Steve calls me back with his technician on the phone to tell me that they have to charge me another fee for the diagnostic. I told them that my understanding was after spending $165 they would be able to tell me what's wrong and give me an estimate on the cost of the work. He then proceeded to repeat everything that he and another one of his employees had already told me over the phone multiple times. I told him that I did not feel comfortable proceeding forward and that I was going to call around to see if other companies have similar practices. He then had his other employee (a woman with a courteous voice) call me to try to reason with me. I told her again that I was going to call around and if this is common practice, then that's fine, but if not then I will be leaving a long review for them.

I got off the phone with the woman and called another local electrician. This man was honest, prompt and straightforward. He came out within half hour and fixed the problem for me under 10 minutes and charged me a third of what Thomas Edison had quoted me for simply coming out and finding out what the problem is (not including any work done).

Needless to say, I will be sticking with my honest electrician from now on. Steve did call me again to tell me that he would not charge me the $165 as a courtesy to make me happy. I thought for a second about not leaving a bad review, but I decided that I cannot let this company get away with unethical practice. This company needs to know that people are not stupid and this kind of bait and switch business practice will only backfire. Simple honesty, trustworthiness and respect for people is the way to go.

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