Survival Electric is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Affordable, punctual and explained all the work that will get done. I will recommend to anyone in need of electrical work. Great service!"
Diana G on December 2021
Survival Electric is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Affordable, punctual and explained all the work that will get done. I will recommend to anyone in need of electrical work. Great service!"
Diana G on December 2021
We at Super Handyman Pro are here to provide you with quality maintenance and repair services for your residence. With years of expertise in both commercial and residential spaces, we guarantee fast and professional work with excellent finishings so your house always looks its best. Contact us today to get reliable service whenever you need it!
We at Super Handyman Pro are here to provide you with quality maintenance and repair services for your residence. With years of expertise in both commercial and residential spaces, we guarantee fast and professional work with excellent finishings so your house always looks its best. Contact us today to get reliable service whenever you need it!
At Mister Sparky Electric, customer satisfaction is our first priority. We have over 50 years experience in providing the best quality products and service. Call today to find out what makes us the best! Remember, "We're On Time You'll See or The Repair Is FREE!"
"They installed new electrical panel didn?t, but borough inspection failed as they apparently didn?t research borough requirements before installing surge protector. Electric panel door installed upside down."
Paul E on March 2025
At Mister Sparky Electric, customer satisfaction is our first priority. We have over 50 years experience in providing the best quality products and service. Call today to find out what makes us the best! Remember, "We're On Time You'll See or The Repair Is FREE!"
"They installed new electrical panel didn?t, but borough inspection failed as they apparently didn?t research borough requirements before installing surge protector. Electric panel door installed upside down."
Paul E on March 2025
From panel upgrades to circuit breaker repairs, ceiling fan installations, and generator service, we offer qualified electricians and excellent customer service! World-class customer service is a top priority. We help keep your home safe and treat your property with respect, leaving your place in great condition and without a trace left behind. We are a family owned business serving the local community.
From panel upgrades to circuit breaker repairs, ceiling fan installations, and generator service, we offer qualified electricians and excellent customer service! World-class customer service is a top priority. We help keep your home safe and treat your property with respect, leaving your place in great condition and without a trace left behind. We are a family owned business serving the local community.
GEN3 Electric specializes in repairing, updating and servicing your home's electrical wiring and lighting for indoor and outdoor residential buildings in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. As licensed contractors, our prompt response, honest pricing and respect for your home ensures your 100% satisfaction. Financing options available. Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, Watch us on YouTube, read our blogs.
"Professional, thorough, quick, and courteous."
Roslynne C on December 2024
GEN3 Electric specializes in repairing, updating and servicing your home's electrical wiring and lighting for indoor and outdoor residential buildings in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. As licensed contractors, our prompt response, honest pricing and respect for your home ensures your 100% satisfaction. Financing options available. Like us on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter, Watch us on YouTube, read our blogs.
"Professional, thorough, quick, and courteous."
Roslynne C on December 2024
At Mister Sparky Electric, customer satisfaction is our first priority. We have over 50 years experience in providing the best quality products and service. Call today to find out what makes us the best! Remember, "We're On Time You'll See or The Repair Is FREE!"
"The major part of the work was replacing an old outdated Bulldog Pushmatic electric panel with the latest main breaker system. They also replaced the Matter Base, labeled all the circuits, replaced and installed GFCI, installed 5 new fixes and 2 ceiling fans, added outlets inside and in the garage, and fixed bad wiring in a few places from previous owners."
Cynthia H on January 2020
At Mister Sparky Electric, customer satisfaction is our first priority. We have over 50 years experience in providing the best quality products and service. Call today to find out what makes us the best! Remember, "We're On Time You'll See or The Repair Is FREE!"
"The major part of the work was replacing an old outdated Bulldog Pushmatic electric panel with the latest main breaker system. They also replaced the Matter Base, labeled all the circuits, replaced and installed GFCI, installed 5 new fixes and 2 ceiling fans, added outlets inside and in the garage, and fixed bad wiring in a few places from previous owners."
Cynthia H on January 2020
Lights On Electric offers five star quality residential electrical services to the Delaware Valley. We are available for emergency services as well as free estimates. Call today to discuss the electrical needs of your home.
"professional was not prepared/over charged /the guy on the phone was polite but pro was completely unprepared"
Lisa B on April 2025
Lights On Electric offers five star quality residential electrical services to the Delaware Valley. We are available for emergency services as well as free estimates. Call today to discuss the electrical needs of your home.
"professional was not prepared/over charged /the guy on the phone was polite but pro was completely unprepared"
Lisa B on April 2025
At, Joh Gambino Electric, we pride ourselves on prompt, fast, affordable electrical service. We do everything from attic fans, to whole house panel upgrades. Call us today for your free estimate.
"Highly recommend! John Gambino Electric rewired our 100+ year-old house, removing knob and tube, other outdated wiring and bringing every room and the garage up to code. House easily passed the required electrical inspection. The team of Bill H and Bill were reliable, extremely hard working, great problem solvers, and cared about the quality of their work. Bill H kept us apprised daily of progress and met all project deadlines. As a homeowner, itâ s hard to live in a house during such a big project but weâ re so grateful we did it with this team."
Abby L on October 2023
At, Joh Gambino Electric, we pride ourselves on prompt, fast, affordable electrical service. We do everything from attic fans, to whole house panel upgrades. Call us today for your free estimate.
"Highly recommend! John Gambino Electric rewired our 100+ year-old house, removing knob and tube, other outdated wiring and bringing every room and the garage up to code. House easily passed the required electrical inspection. The team of Bill H and Bill were reliable, extremely hard working, great problem solvers, and cared about the quality of their work. Bill H kept us apprised daily of progress and met all project deadlines. As a homeowner, itâ s hard to live in a house during such a big project but weâ re so grateful we did it with this team."
Abby L on October 2023
We believe that all of our clients are family. Our mission is to provide all of our family members total indoor comfort, at an affordable price. Some of the many ways we do that are: installation and servicing of natural and propane gas appliances, oil heating appliances, heat pumps, air-conditioning, plumbing, fuel oil delivery, and we have an Indoor Air Quality Expert on staff. If you want a local family owned, well trained staff of drug tested, criminal background checked technicians to come to your home and solve your problem, call us!
"Marshall Services was great!"
Howard S on March 2025
We believe that all of our clients are family. Our mission is to provide all of our family members total indoor comfort, at an affordable price. Some of the many ways we do that are: installation and servicing of natural and propane gas appliances, oil heating appliances, heat pumps, air-conditioning, plumbing, fuel oil delivery, and we have an Indoor Air Quality Expert on staff. If you want a local family owned, well trained staff of drug tested, criminal background checked technicians to come to your home and solve your problem, call us!
"Marshall Services was great!"
Howard S on March 2025
TD SHIRE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Punctual, knowledgable and kind! Needed to replace old wiring. Had some very high quotes from other companies.. not only did TD Shire have the best value, they were also the best to work with. "
Lilly O on March 2025
TD SHIRE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Punctual, knowledgable and kind! Needed to replace old wiring. Had some very high quotes from other companies.. not only did TD Shire have the best value, they were also the best to work with. "
Lilly O on March 2025
Watch for warning signs, including discolored or warm faceplates, burning smells, sparking, loose-fitting plugs, and intermittent power delivery. Outlets that are more than 15 to 20 years old may lack important safety features like tamper resistance, even if they appear functional. Flickering lights or frequently tripping circuit breakers when using an outlet suggest potential wiring issues that merit professional evaluation.
While outlet replacement might appear straightforward, electrical work carries significant safety and compliance risks. Professional electricians understand proper grounding techniques, wire connections, and building code requirements. Improper installation can lead to shock hazards, electrical fires, and potential insurance complications. Most municipalities require licensed professionals for electrical modifications to ensure work meets safety standards.
A professional electrician needs less than 30 minutes to replace a standard outlet under normal circumstances. Factors that may extend this timeframe include difficult access locations, outdated wiring that requires updating, or the need for specialized outlet types like GFCI installations. Larger projects involving multiple outlets benefit from economies of scale, though whole-house replacements require several days to complete.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets continuously monitor electrical current flow and automatically disconnect power when they detect imbalances that could cause shock hazards. Standard outlets provide power without this protection mechanism. Building codes mandate GFCI outlets in locations where water exposure is possible, including kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas. While GFCI outlets cost approximately twice as much as standard versions, they provide essential safety protection.
Replacing an existing standard outlet with a GFCI outlet costs between $100 and $200, including both materials and professional installation. The material cost for a GFCI outlet ranges from $7 to $25, significantly higher than standard outlets due to their built-in protection circuitry. Installing a new GFCI outlet where none previously existed costs between $150 and $300 due to additional wiring requirements.
Basic outlet replacement won't significantly impact energy consumption. However, specialized options like smart outlets can help manage energy usage by allowing programmed scheduling and remote control of connected devices. These features let you automatically power down electronics when not in use. Additionally, replacing deteriorated outlets with loose connections can eliminate energy waste and reduce potential safety hazards from resistance heating.