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Top-Rated Electricians in Urbana - Updated Nov 2026

Element Electric, LLC
5.0(
7
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by Consumer+10 more

Serving Urbana, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I want to express my gratitude to Element Electric for their outstanding work on short notice. Their team demonstrated exceptional efficiency and professionalism, ensuring the job was completed on time without compromising quality. I would especially like to commend Mitch and Kenny for their superb workmanship and dedication. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence were evident throughout the project. Thank you for a job well done!"
Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Olney 1 Electric LLC
4.7(
36
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Urbana, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Dewayne was very professional, courteous and helpful in installing our new Nest thermostat. Had a bit of a glitch later on but he responded very quickly and corrected the issue promptly. Would certainly recommend him for household electrical work."
Response time2 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Electrical FAQs, answered by experts

If the fan doesn’t have a switch, connect the white wire from the ceiling to the white wire from the fan; connect the green wire to the ground wire; connect both black wires; and connect both blue wires. If yours has a switch, the white and green wires are connected the same way. However, connect the ceiling’s red wire to the light’s black wire and the ceiling’s black wire to the fan’s black wire. 

When shopping for a multimeter to handle this job, make sure you purchase one that is able to test for capacitance. While most multimeters offer this function, some do not. You shouldn’t have to spend a lot of money to find the right multimeter. There are models that can perform this test that cost as little as $10.

No, it is not safe to use an outlet that sparked. A spark from an outlet could indicate a short circuit, loose or frayed wiring, or other serious damage. Continuing to use an outlet that sparks can increase the risk of electrical shock, electrical fires, and other hazards. It's important to turn off the power to the outlet at the circuit breaker if possible and avoid using the outlet until a licensed electrician has inspected and repaired it.

Typically, when a 3-way switch only works when one switch is on, this is one of the most telltale indicators that the switch has gone bad (although this could also be the result of faulty or loose wiring). To diagnose the issue, toggle each switch until the light comes on. Once it’s on, toggle each switch separately again; the switch that doesn’t turn the light off is the bad switch. 

A ground wire is not required for GFCI to work. A ground is a third wire in an outlet in addition to the live and neutral wires. It serves as an escape conduit for electricity in case of a short circuit. If a ground wire is present, installers should connect it to the appropriate terminal. Otherwise, a GFCI will work fine without it.

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