Mister Sparky® was started in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia. The location is one of the leading residential electrical service and repair companies in the Eastern U.S. and one of the largest in North America. The name “Mister Sparky” comes from the common use of the term “sparky” or “sparks”, meaning electricians, in company founder Patrick Kennedy’s native Ireland.
We differentiate ourselves from all other electrical companies by our unique message to the marketplace: Mister Sparky – “America’s On-Time Electrician”, We’re On Time, You’ll See, Or The Repair Is Free! ®. We have trademarked “on-time” in the electrical industry and we champion it in the marketplace.
Mister Sparky® electric is a member of the Direct Energy group of companies. Direct Energy is an integrated provider of electricity, natural gas products and home services. Direct Energy’s brands operate in 46 states in the United States and 10 provinces in Canada. One of Direct Energy’s lines of business, Direct Energy Services is North America’s largest home services provider and offers a wide range of services to homes and businesses including HVAC, plumbing, home improvements, and water heater and electrical appliance services for residential customers through our service brands including Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®, Mister Sparky® Electric and One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating®.
