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Avatar for Reinhold Electric Inc
Reinhold Electric Inc
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeLightning Protection - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+12 more

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

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Emergency services offered

"Ron, our installer, was absolutely wonderful! He arrived on time, was pleasant, and efficient. Ron worked on New Year's Eve, was close to finishing his job, but could have stretched it into the next day. Rather than leaving us "in the dark," he worked until the job was completed that day. We appreciate all the hard work from Ron! We definitely recommend Reinhold for any of your electric needs!"
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Response time9 hrs
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Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Loveland Home Solutions LLC
4.5(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - Install+1 more

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

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"Loveland came right out to see our project needs and then provided a reasonable and very understandable estimate. The owners and technicians were so nice. Their service is not just exceptional on-site but their office manager was right on top of keeping all the next steps right on time with the electric company and city inspectors. Loveland also stands by their work and late on the completion day, I found a small issue and they were right back out the next mornin and corrected the issue in 5 minutes. I would strongly suggest using Loveland Electric."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim was great!!!! We had been hit by lightning twice in 45 days!!!! He responded to us so fast!!! From initial call, Thursday....to installation Monday! That's incredible! He also installed a system on our picnic shelter by our pond! He had a BEAUTIFUL weathervane in his truck from MANY years ago...he gave it to us & put it on the picnic shelter. It looks Awesome! He makes me feel SAFE in my home again!!!! You can't go wrong with Jim!!!!!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
4.8(
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Alton, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. Period. Barry not only replaced, but he improved and made it better. You get what you pay for. Called ahead, same day work, cleaned up after job was done. Will use them again for my plumbing needs. Thank you!!!"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The size of your home will help determine the size of your electrical panel. Usually, the decision comes down to a 100-amp electrical panel versus a 200-amp panel. Smaller homes, especially those without an HVAC system, may be able to get by with a 100-amp panel. 

If you have a larger home or need to power AC, a 200-amp panel should be the best fit. It’s unlikely that you’ll need a larger panel than that unless you have a larger home or unique electrical needs, but an electrician can help you make the final call.

A home electrical inspection usually takes one to two hours. Full home inspections fall on the longer side, while code compliance inspections that focus on a single repair or installation may only take a few minutes. Optional add-ons like infrared inspections can add time, but these aren’t usually included in your standard inspection.

Outlets with only two slots have no ground connection. That’s more common on very old outlets, which means it’s more likely the outlet won’t be polarized. You’ll have to closely examine the slots to see if there’s a size difference indicating polarization. Keep in mind outlets this old are usually out of code and should be replaced if you’re doing any electrical work.

There are several things to try to repair a broken outlet. Whether it's fixable or not may depend on the problem and the type of outlet itself. Start by testing the circuit with an electrical tester and ensuring the breaker switch to the circuit functions as it should. Loose wires are sometimes the culprit and are repairable by fixing the connections. 

Automatic gates don’t use too much electricity, and you should see a minimal effect on your utility bill. In fact, certain gate systems are entirely self-sufficient and rely on solar panels attached to or near the gate to power the motor. While a gate is large and there is a powerful motor moving it, it’s not something that sees constant use throughout the day. For most automatic gates, expect to see a utility bill increase of only around $10 per month.

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