Electrician in Altoona & Hollidaysburg, PA.

Common signs: frequently tripping breakers, a panel that still uses fuses, breakers that feel warm to the touch, flickering lights when large appliances run, or not having enough breaker slots to add a new circuit. If your home is more than 30-40 years old and still on the original 100-amp service, modern demand (EV charger, central air, electric range, heat pump, home office equipment) may have outgrown it.

We can look at the panel and tell you honestly whether it needs an upgrade or whether what you have is fine.

Cost depends mostly on where your panel is, how far the charger needs to be from it, whether your panel has capacity for a new 240V dedicated circuit, and whether a permit is required. A simple install in an attached garage near the panel is the lowest-cost scenario; running a long circuit out to a detached garage or upgrading the panel to make room for the charger runs higher.

We give a full written estimate before any work starts. Call (814) 537-1489 for a free estimate.

Original knob-and-tube wiring is still present in some older homes in Altoona and Hollidaysburg. It isn't automatically unsafe, but it has no grounding, it can't safely handle modern electrical loads, and most insurance carriers either won't insure homes that still use it actively or will charge significantly more.

Aluminum branch wiring from the 1960s-70s has its own issues — connections loosen over time and can overheat. If you're not sure what you have, we can take a look and give you a clear picture of what's safe, what needs attention now, and what can wait.

GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets protect against shock in wet locations — kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoor outlets, laundry rooms. AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) breakers protect against electrical fires from damaged wiring.

Current electrical code requires both in specific locations, and upgrading older homes to current GFCI/AFCI protection is one of the cheapest safety improvements you can make. If your home doesn't have these where it should, we can retrofit them.

Same-day and next-day service is available for electrical emergencies in Altoona, Hollidaysburg, and nearby towns. If you smell burning, see sparks from an outlet, or lost power to part of the house with no storm involved, turn off the main breaker if it's safe to do so and call (814) 537-1489 — we prioritize active electrical hazards over scheduled work.

No trip charges or diagnostic fees on residential electrical work — even when the visit is just to find out whether the problem is a switch, a fixture, or the breaker. Estimate visits are free; you pay after the work is approved.

We serve Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Tyrone, Bedford, Johnstown, Huntingdon, and the surrounding areas across Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon, and Cambria Counties in central Pennsylvania.

If you're near one of those towns but not sure whether we cover your specific address, just call — we'll let you know honestly.

Yes. Eppihimer Home Maintenance is fully licensed and insured. All electrical work is performed to code and — where permits are required — properly inspected by the local authority having jurisdiction.

Yes — veterans and seniors get a discount on every electrical job, including diagnostic visits. Mention it when you book the appointment.