Some electrical projects don’t fit neatly into a single category. Kelley Electric handles a range of specialty electrical services for homeowners throughout Allentown and the Lehigh Valley area, from pool and hot tub wiring to smart home upgrades and everything in between. If you’re not sure whether we handle something, the answer is probably yes.
Pool and Hot Tub Wiring
Pool and hot tub wiring is one of the more technical residential electrical jobs out there. It involves dedicated circuits, GFCI protection, bonding requirements, and code compliance that’s specific to water-adjacent electrical installations. We handle the full installation for both in-ground and above-ground pools as well as hot tubs, and we make sure everything is permitted and inspected before we consider the job done. Learn more about our pool and hot tub wiring services.
Home Automation
Home automation covers a wide range of upgrades that let you control your home’s electrical systems more conveniently and efficiently. Whether you want to tie your lighting, thermostat, and security devices into a single smart home platform or just want a few targeted upgrades, we handle the wiring and installation that makes it all work. Learn more about our home automation services.
Smart Thermostat Installation
A smart thermostat is one of the more practical home upgrades you can make. It learns your schedule, lets you control your home’s temperature remotely, and can meaningfully reduce your heating and cooling costs over time. Installation is straightforward for an electrician, but it does require the right wiring to be in place, specifically a common wire that some older Lehigh Valley homes don’t have at the thermostat location. We’ll assess your setup and handle the full installation so everything works the way it’s supposed to from day one.
Ring Doorbell and Smart Doorbell Installation
Smart doorbells like Ring give you real-time video and audio of whoever is at your door, whether you’re home or not. Hardwired models are more reliable than battery-powered ones since they don’t require charging and stay connected consistently. We install hardwired smart doorbells and handle any wiring upgrades needed to support them, including adding a transformer if your existing doorbell wiring isn’t putting out enough power.
Outlet and Switch Upgrades
Outdated outlets and switches are one of the more common things we address in older Allentown and Lehigh Valley homes. Whether you need GFCI outlets added in kitchens and bathrooms, USB outlets installed for convenient device charging, smart switches that integrate with your home automation setup, or just a handful of worn-out outlets replaced, we handle all of it. Learn more about our outlet and switch services.
Not Sure If We Handle It?
If you have a residential electrical project that doesn’t fit neatly into a category, give us a call. Kelley Electric has been serving Allentown and the surrounding Lehigh Valley communities since 2008. We’re locally operated, licensed, and insured, and we work exclusively on residential properties. Schedule service today or call us at (610) 395-2144.
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Specialty Services FAQS
Have questions about specialty electrical services in Allentown or the Lehigh Valley area? Here are answers to what we hear most often from local homeowners.
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Specialty services are residential electrical projects that go beyond standard outlet, switch, and fixture work. Things like pool and hot tub wiring, smart home installations, EV charger setup, and low-voltage wiring for doorbells and thermostats all fall into this category. If you're not sure whether your project qualifies, just give us a call and we'll let you know what's involved.
We work with all major smart thermostat brands including Nest, Ecobee, Honeywell, and others. The right choice depends on your HVAC system and whatever smart home platform you're using. If you already have one picked out we'll install it. If you're not sure what to get we can point you in the right direction.
For most homeowners yes. A hardwired smart doorbell has a constant power source so it doesn't need to be taken down and recharged, and it tends to stay connected more reliably. If your existing doorbell wiring is in place and putting out enough power, installation is straightforward. If not, we can handle any wiring upgrades needed to support a hardwired model.
Most popular smart switches are compatible with the major platforms like Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomeKit, but not all switches work with all platforms. It's worth confirming compatibility before purchasing. We can help you think through the right options for your existing setup before any work begins.
Yes. A common wire, also called a C-wire, provides continuous power to smart thermostats that need it. Many older homes in the Lehigh Valley area don't have one at the thermostat location. We can run a C-wire as part of the thermostat installation, or in some cases a power adapter kit may work depending on your HVAC system. We'll assess your setup and let you know the best approach.
Yes. Pool and hot tub wiring is a permitted project in most Pennsylvania municipalities, and the installation needs to pass inspection before the equipment is used. Kelley Electric handles all permitting as part of the job so you don't have to navigate that process yourself.
In many cases yes, depending on the scope of each project. If you're looking to add a smart thermostat, upgrade some outlets, and install a smart doorbell all at once, it often makes sense to combine them into a single service call. Give us a call and we'll talk through what you're looking to do and figure out the most efficient way to get it all done.