Best Electricians in Philadelphia, PA

Very disappointed in Gen 3.  I've used them a few times in the past without issue so was surprised they did so poorly this time.  Called them in advance to install an Ecobee4 smart thermostat on a Rheem HVAC unit and told them way in advance to send someone who has deep experience with Rheem as they have several other wires used in their thermostats and someone who has experience installing Ecobee specifically on Rheem.  Even though this was in the tech's notes (he showed me), the office sent over an electrician that was lightly trained in HVAC.  He was here for hours, reading the Ecobee manual (first sign of trouble), getting help over the phone from someone in the office (second sign of trouble), sending pictures back and forth (straw that broke the camel's back), etc.  It was hours wasted of my time and a total disaster.  I had a second thermostat that also needed an Ecobee installed that was much more simpler and he couldn't do that either.  I ended up doing it myself with a simple phone call from Ecobee walking me through some extra steps I needed to take.  I called the main office to reschedule with an appropriate HVAC tech and after 10 mins of waiting on the phone while they discussed internally, I was referred to another company.  I couldn't believe my ears.  I think Generation 3 Electric needs to take the HVAC out of their name.  What a shame.  It only takes one bad experience to loose a customer for good.

I called Greg based on Anahid's review. I needed a meter box replaced outside of my apartment, which is a big job. Generation 3 electric quoted me at $1100. I called Greg out of the blue, and he came out and got the job done for me THE NEXT DAY for $600. He was professional and courteous. I highly recommend him for any electrical work you may need, big or small. You can also rest assured, because all his work is guaranteed forever. If you're rich, call Generation 3. If you're not, give Greg a call. The job will be done just as well for half the price.

Lauterborn was terrific. I called them the day after a massive snowstorm because I had a tenant who was without power. I had called a number of different companies and no one else even had their trucks out on the road because of the snow, but Lauterborn came to the rescue. They came out quickly, charged a very reasonable price (which was what they quoted over the phone) and got the job done efficiently. After this experience, these are my go-to guys. I've only used them once, but I feel they are completely trustworthy and knowledgeable. Thanks Lauterborn.

First class professionals. These guys have consistently been on time, from responding to inquiries, to coming out for an estimate, to the day of the actual job itself. I've worked with a lot of contractors and this is a very rare occurrence. Moreover, they do outstanding work for very fair prices. Would definitely recommend.

We've had JDV come out twice - to rewire some switches, install a couple of lamps, and add outlets to the basement. Both times we had great experiences, and the prices were fair. We'd definitely call them again.

We are very happy with the work and service that was provided. We had a property without power and pipes leaking, I Called this crew and they came out within a few hours and we're able to fix my problem. I am extremely satisfied with the work your crew has performed. Will be using them for my properties highly recommend them.
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Jorge S

They grounded and updated the whole house in 2 days. Now we're safe thanks to FMJ. They are nice and reliable as well.

I had GE electrical update my service from 100 to 200 amp . Their prices were and service was fast , on time and clean.
I highly recommend GE electrical

Excellent Craftsmanship, superb attention to detail and arrived earlier than expected.  Great Company!
I'll be referring to all in need of a excellent electrician.  Thanks Again Mr. Dunn job well done!

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.

PEM is a very knowledgeable and professional electrician company though not low cost. They took on a project to inspect and update all of the aluminum-copper junctions in our house. We had them install some new lighting fixtures as well. They were very conscientious about conforming to Lawrence Twsp code, buying extra tools to ensure tightening the connections to specifications. Then they worked with the inspector's schedule to support the Inspection.

Service was fast and the electrician was knowledgeable and thorough in diagnosing and resolving several wiring issues in my older home.

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!

Just had Scott and Josh into replace a ceiling fan and two unsafe outlets. They arrived in the designated time window, were extremely polite and informative throughout the process. They cleanup up thoroughly after all the work and we are delighted with the results. Our old house knob and tube wiring wasn't an issue. Would totally recommend them. Only thing holding me back from 5 stars was a slight delay in the response to my first call. I left a voicemail on a Tuesday and didn't get a call back until the following Monday.  In the meantime I left a second voicemail. Since it's the start of the summer season, maybe they were on vacation the week I called.

Installed three replacement light fixtures.  Very responsive, competent and clean.  Very social and fun.  Price was very competitive.  His admin person, Bob was very customer friendly and kept us in the loop about scheduling.  Very strongly recommend this company.

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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