D. Z. Summers Electric

Smart-home electrical upgrades in Ephrata and Lancaster County, PA

Smart switches, thermostats, doorbells, and chargers all depend on solid wiring behind them. We’re comfortable with both the electronics and the electrical, so the devices you buy work once they’re on the wall.

What we install

  • Smart switches and dimmers
  • Smart thermostat wiring
  • Video doorbells and outdoor cameras that need power
  • Scheduled and smart EV charging setups
  • New outlets, including USB outlets, where you need them
  • Troubleshooting for devices that flicker or drop out

The neutral wire problem

Many smart switches need a neutral wire in the switch box, and a lot of older homes don’t have one. We’ll check before you buy and tell you which devices will work in your home, or run what’s needed.

Already bought the devices?

That’s fine. Send us the model numbers and we’ll tell you what your wiring needs before we start.

What happens next

  1. Tell us what you want to install and send the model numbers if you have them.
  2. We check your wiring, give you a free quote, and explain what will work.
  3. We install, test, and make sure each device powers up and does what it should.

Common questions

Will smart switches work in my older home?

Often, yes. Some need a neutral wire, and there are devices made for homes without one. We’ll tell you what will work before you buy.

Can you install devices I already bought?

Yes. Send us the models and we’ll let you know what your wiring needs.

Do you set up the app and Wi-Fi too?

We make sure each device is wired correctly and powers up. If a problem turns out to be on the network side rather than the wiring, we’ll tell you up front.

Get a free quote

Tell us what you need and we’ll reply by phone or text with next steps.

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