About PAElectricNow

PAElectricNow operates a Pennsylvania-focused referral directory for emergency electrician services. We do not perform electrical work, do not employ electricians, and do not hold any electrical contractor licenses. We connect Pennsylvania homeowners and property managers with independent licensed electricians through a pay-per-call affiliate network for 24/7 panel emergencies, wiring faults, storm-damage repair, and insurance-compliance upgrades.

How we make money

When a call results in a booked job, the provider's network pays PAElectricNow a referral fee. You pay the electrician directly. The fee does not increase your quoted price.

How Pennsylvania electrician licensing works

Pennsylvania does not issue a single statewide electrician license. Instead, electrical contractors operating in Pennsylvania must register under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act (HICPA) with the PA Attorney General's Office for home improvement work over $500. Many municipalities — including Philadelphia and Pittsburgh — maintain their own master and journeyman electrician licensing systems administered by their local Departments of Licenses and Inspections. All electrical work must comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) as adopted by Pennsylvania, and permits are required through the local Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for most panel, service, and wiring work. Our network partners are verified for HICPA registration, applicable local licensing, general liability insurance ($1M+), and workers' compensation. Always verify a contractor's HICPA registration at attorneygeneral.gov and ask for their certificate of insurance before signing anything.

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