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Avatar for Rittner's Electric
Rittner's Electric
4.9(
182
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had my old 100amp panel replaced and service upgraded to 200amp. Dave did a great job. Work was neat and well done. I would hire him again."
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Cusatis Electric, LLC
5.0(
29
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Cusatis Electric late one afternoon while I was on the road traveling for work. My wife had called me and said the electric had gone out at our condo. Dave was on his way home but turned around and arrived well before I got home. He did not want my wife to have to sit alone in the dark . By the time I arrived Dave had started checking all the circuits both visually and with a meter. He was there until well after dark until he was able to fix the problem. He put everything back and then went and checked the breaker panel just to make sure it was safe. He suggested I add three 20 amp breaker, and stopped by a few weeks later and installed them. During this whole process Dave was courteous and informative. You could not ask for a nicer guy. Dave Cusatis knew exactly what to do. I will not use anyone else to do my electrical work. His service fee was more than fair for the amount of time and work he did."
Response time5 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Shaun Ford Electric, LLC
3.8(
13
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent. Electrical work in a 120 year old house in not easy at best, its a real challenge that includes working in the old attic and basement. The fans are beautiful and both working as promised. They cleaned up after the job and worked steady the whole time they were here. Could not be more pleased and will use them again whenever I need electrical work done. Thanks!"
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky Electric
4.4(
321
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1959

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My experience with this company was very professional. Owen, and team was knowledgeable in all areas of expertise. Thank you for a great job in upgrading my electrical system. Highly recommended."
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376 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Ian's Electrical Contracting, LLC
4.2(
7
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ian and his team were amazing. The work they did was flawless. Their communication to me clear. And they did the work for half what a bigger tried to con from me. It was a big project and Ian and his team knocked it out in about 6 hours. I highly recommend them"
Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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Grounded Electrical Company of Central PA
4.2(
11
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a very good experience with Grounded Electrical. Shana and Trevor were great to work with and Trevor provided alternative resolutions to the problems we were having. Would gladly work with them again and highly recommend."
Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Thomas Edison Electric
5.0(
1
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"A technician from Thomas Edison Electric was available to come to our home on the same day of my request for project quotes. He was able to problem solve the issue and prepared a quote for upgrading the electric vehicle charger. We have not yet decided to do the upgrade but much appreciated the consultation and quote."
Panel Replacement
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Power Man Electric, Inc.
4.9(
38
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive and came the same day to look at our electric panels. We felt we received an honest assessment that we can trust. It turned out that we didn't need immediate repairs, but we will definitely use them in the future."
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Response time2 days
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Edwards Electric
5.0(
55
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Serving Harrisburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Justin has an EPIC heart! Great guy!! And his attention to detail is perfect!!! Iâ m an auto technician and my forte is electrical. I came inside and saw my new panel and how all the wires where laid out and ran in new panel and I immediately knew Justin is gonna be the ONLY guy to do electrical work in my home!!!! I seriously canâ t say enough about him!! Lastly I will say that I reached out to him to get a second bid because the company Mr. Sparky tried to sell me a new panel install for 8,600$ and said I could pay 80$ a month. I was disgusted with mr. Sparksâ s price. Justin quoted me a quarter of that price!!! and added a surge protector!! Justin is out to help us and cares about his work and helping us hard working people. Alright I think I Raved enough about Justinâ ¦. Lol. Just make sure you use him for your electrical home needsð ªð"
EMT & Panel Install
New 400 Amp Service
Hotel
EMT Install
Existing 400 Amp Service

+56

Response time3 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Harrisburg, PA

Yes, a licensed electrician is essential for this project. Running an electrical service from the road to your house involves connecting to utility power lines, complying with national and local electrical codes, and safely handling high-voltage systems. 

Licensed professionals understand proper wire sizing, grounding requirements, and voltage drop calculations needed for safe installation. Most jurisdictions require permits and inspections that only certified professionals can obtain. The safety risks and potential for property damage make this project inappropriate for DIY attempts.

Overhead installations are less expensive than underground options. For a 1000-foot run, overhead service costs between $8,000 and $15,000, while underground service ranges from $10,000 to $25,000. 

Overhead lines require less labor and fewer materials since they don't need trenching or conduit. However, underground lines offer better protection from weather events and aesthetic benefits. Your decision should balance your budget constraints with long-term reliability and visual preferences.

You might need to upgrade your electrical panel depending on your power requirements. If your existing panel cannot handle the additional load from the extended service, upgrading to a 200-amp service (costing $750 to $2,000) may be necessary. 

A licensed electrician can evaluate your current system and determine if an upgrade is required. Factors include what you'll be powering at the end of the line, existing electrical demand, and whether voltage drop over the distance will affect performance.

Running electric service from the road to a house requires electrical permits from your local building department, costing between $500 and $2,000 depending on your location. You may also need excavation permits for trenching work if installing an underground service. Your utility company will have its own application process for connecting to its grid. A licensed electrical contractor can handle all the necessary permit applications as part of their service, ensuring your installation meets all local code requirements.

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