Introducing Ace Handyman Services, proudly affiliated with the Ace Hardware family, dedicated to delivering excellence throughout Lehigh, Carbon and Schuylkill County. Whether it's tackling small 'honey-do-lists' or major projects like drywall, TV wall mounts, ceiling fans, and over 1,162 other tasks, we cater to homes of all sizes, from condos to sprawling horse farms, across Jim Thorpe, Allentown, Macungie, Hamburg, and beyond.
"Did a great job on the work requested - customer service was excellent - no haggle pricing. Fast and efficient. "
Justin K on May 2025
Introducing Ace Handyman Services, proudly affiliated with the Ace Hardware family, dedicated to delivering excellence throughout Lehigh, Carbon and Schuylkill County. Whether it's tackling small 'honey-do-lists' or major projects like drywall, TV wall mounts, ceiling fans, and over 1,162 other tasks, we cater to homes of all sizes, from condos to sprawling horse farms, across Jim Thorpe, Allentown, Macungie, Hamburg, and beyond.
"Did a great job on the work requested - customer service was excellent - no haggle pricing. Fast and efficient. "
Justin K on May 2025
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of my trade combined with ability is what makes us truly professional. Above all, we are mindful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Josh was fantastic. After so many no show or no call backs because ithe job was too small, Josh was like a breath of fresh air. Prompt, professional, and pleasant. Beautiful work. This was one of the best experiences I've ever had hiring someone to do work at our house. And we will definitely be hiring Josh again, AND recommending him to family and friends. "
Michele _ on April 2025
We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of my trade combined with ability is what makes us truly professional. Above all, we are mindful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Josh was fantastic. After so many no show or no call backs because ithe job was too small, Josh was like a breath of fresh air. Prompt, professional, and pleasant. Beautiful work. This was one of the best experiences I've ever had hiring someone to do work at our house. And we will definitely be hiring Josh again, AND recommending him to family and friends. "
Michele _ on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
AMJ Home Improvements has 30+ years of experience with home improvements, even though our company name was only created in 2020...... We have built, refinished &/or remodeled many kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, garages & more. We have experience with decking, siding, flooring, tiling, painting, door installs, window installs, sheetrock & much more. We have completed many small handy man tasks timely and well. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to meeting you & earning your business. We are licensed & insured and ready to help you keep on improving:)
"Very easy to work with completed the job quickly and cost was very reasonable."
Daniel I on September 2024
AMJ Home Improvements has 30+ years of experience with home improvements, even though our company name was only created in 2020...... We have built, refinished &/or remodeled many kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, garages & more. We have experience with decking, siding, flooring, tiling, painting, door installs, window installs, sheetrock & much more. We have completed many small handy man tasks timely and well. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to meeting you & earning your business. We are licensed & insured and ready to help you keep on improving:)
"Very easy to work with completed the job quickly and cost was very reasonable."
Daniel I on September 2024
HERE AT JRS ELECTRICAL WE DO TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL WIRING AND REPAIRS PANEL UPGRADES NEW CONSTRUCTION EV CHARGERS GENERAC GENERATORS CIELING FAN INSTALLATIONS I take great pride in my work and cant wait to help you will all your electrical needs!
HERE AT JRS ELECTRICAL WE DO TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL WIRING AND REPAIRS PANEL UPGRADES NEW CONSTRUCTION EV CHARGERS GENERAC GENERATORS CIELING FAN INSTALLATIONS I take great pride in my work and cant wait to help you will all your electrical needs!
B.M.E Electrical Services is here for all your electrical needs. We will give you our full attention and listen to your concerns. B.M.E Electrical Services will show up on time and get the job done correctly and as quickly as possible. We take pride in our work and look forward to assisting you on your next project!
"Brian is very professional, on time, very knowledgeable. I will recommend BME Electrical Services to anybody that needs electricity work."
Caroline S on May 2025
B.M.E Electrical Services is here for all your electrical needs. We will give you our full attention and listen to your concerns. B.M.E Electrical Services will show up on time and get the job done correctly and as quickly as possible. We take pride in our work and look forward to assisting you on your next project!
"Brian is very professional, on time, very knowledgeable. I will recommend BME Electrical Services to anybody that needs electricity work."
Caroline S on May 2025
Maitz Home Services is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving Allentown and the surrounding community with high-quality residential plumbing repairs and installations for over 5 decades. Since opening our doors we have built our business providing customer satisfaction first and foremost with every job that we do. Our projects are all completed by highly trained plumbers that have the experience, training and tools to locate plumbing issues and get the job done. You can count on our plumbers to be timely, tidy and when the job is done that you will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the Maitz Home Services difference, get in touch today!
"Joe is a great tech, super helpful and informative. Will definitely be hiring again"
Sara P on April 2024
Maitz Home Services is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving Allentown and the surrounding community with high-quality residential plumbing repairs and installations for over 5 decades. Since opening our doors we have built our business providing customer satisfaction first and foremost with every job that we do. Our projects are all completed by highly trained plumbers that have the experience, training and tools to locate plumbing issues and get the job done. You can count on our plumbers to be timely, tidy and when the job is done that you will be 100% satisfied with the work completed. Let us show you the Maitz Home Services difference, get in touch today!
"Joe is a great tech, super helpful and informative. Will definitely be hiring again"
Sara P on April 2024
Rinker Inc. specializes in automatic generator and power storage systems, ductless heating and air conditioning. We are also your full-service electricians serving the area for over 35 years. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Our focus is on quality workmanship along with honesty and integrity. We combine knowledge and extensive experience to ensure your needs are met. Contact us today. We look forward to adding you to our long list of happy customers.
"Josh and the Rinker crew were all extremely professional from the initial quote. I explained what I was looking for and Josh was able to give a few different options and professional opinion on what would work best and why. The installation team was also excellent!! They took off their shoes and made sure to put blankets down to keep my house clean and made sure that everything was 110% correct before signing off on the entire project. Each person in the crew worked excellent with each other and could tell the enjoyed their work. An excellent team and product! I am very happy with my decision and would highly recommend."
Jim M on January 2024
Rinker Inc. specializes in automatic generator and power storage systems, ductless heating and air conditioning. We are also your full-service electricians serving the area for over 35 years. Customer satisfaction is our number one priority. Our focus is on quality workmanship along with honesty and integrity. We combine knowledge and extensive experience to ensure your needs are met. Contact us today. We look forward to adding you to our long list of happy customers.
"Josh and the Rinker crew were all extremely professional from the initial quote. I explained what I was looking for and Josh was able to give a few different options and professional opinion on what would work best and why. The installation team was also excellent!! They took off their shoes and made sure to put blankets down to keep my house clean and made sure that everything was 110% correct before signing off on the entire project. Each person in the crew worked excellent with each other and could tell the enjoyed their work. An excellent team and product! I am very happy with my decision and would highly recommend."
Jim M on January 2024
TV Mounting - Fixture installation - Panel box replacement and/or servicing General low voltage services - Generator Installation - Ceiling Fan Installation - Light Fixture Installation - Electrical Wiring Installation - Outlet Installation - Exhaust Fan Installation-Painting
"I was extremely pleased with their work. They kept in contact with me multiple times during the day letting me know when my technician would arrive. I would definitely use them again for other jobs."
Kim H on May 2025
TV Mounting - Fixture installation - Panel box replacement and/or servicing General low voltage services - Generator Installation - Ceiling Fan Installation - Light Fixture Installation - Electrical Wiring Installation - Outlet Installation - Exhaust Fan Installation-Painting
"I was extremely pleased with their work. They kept in contact with me multiple times during the day letting me know when my technician would arrive. I would definitely use them again for other jobs."
Kim H on May 2025
I have over 10 years in Electrical work. Trouble shooting is not a problem, I able to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment. Thorough knowledge of electrical systems including planning additions and modifications on secondary circuits. Can diagnose, repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances. etc
"Greg arrived exactly at the scheduled time. He was courteous and professional when speaking with me. He displayed much knowledge in electrical skills as he repaired the wiring issue I was having with a flood light that hadn't worked for a couple years. Highly recommend."
Robert T on July 2024
I have over 10 years in Electrical work. Trouble shooting is not a problem, I able to isolate defects in wiring, switches, motors, and other electrical equipment. Thorough knowledge of electrical systems including planning additions and modifications on secondary circuits. Can diagnose, repair, install, replace, and test electrical circuits, equipment and appliances. etc
"Greg arrived exactly at the scheduled time. He was courteous and professional when speaking with me. He displayed much knowledge in electrical skills as he repaired the wiring issue I was having with a flood light that hadn't worked for a couple years. Highly recommend."
Robert T on July 2024
Warning signs include outlets that no longer grip plugs securely, visible damage to the faceplate, unusual warmth, or discoloration around the outlet. If you notice sparking when plugging in devices, breakers that trip when the outlet is used, or detect burning smells, these indicate potentially serious problems requiring immediate professional attention.
A straightforward outlet replacement takes a qualified electrician about 30 minutes or less. However, if the outlet has significant damage or the electrician needs to diagnose underlying electrical issues, the repair might extend to a couple of hours. The timeline depends on the complexity of the problem, accessibility of the outlet, and whether additional electrical work is needed.
While simple outlet replacement is technically possible for homeowners with basic electrical knowledge, safety concerns make professional installation advisable. If attempting DIY repairs, you must properly shut off power at the breaker box and verify the circuit is dead using a voltage tester. Complex issues involving circuit problems or specialized outlets should always be handled by licensed professionals to ensure safety and code compliance.
There's no set replacement schedule for electrical outlets in good condition. Instead, replace outlets when you notice signs of damage, loose connections, or functionality problems. Outlets in older homes may need updating to meet current safety codes, especially if they lack proper grounding or are located in areas now requiring GFCI protection, such as kitchens and bathrooms.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets contain specialized safety technology that monitors electrical current and quickly cuts power when imbalances are detected. These complex internal components make them more expensive than standard outlets. Additionally, they must be installed in specific locations to meet electrical code requirements, often requiring specialized installation techniques that increase labor costs.
Request verification of proper licensing and insurance coverage. Ask about their experience with similar repairs and their process for diagnosing electrical problems. Request a written estimate detailing parts, labor, and any potential additional costs. Inquire about warranties on their work and the expected completion timeframe. Also, ask if they'll inspect the circuit associated with the problematic outlet to identify any related issues.