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Lightway Electric, Inc.
4.6(
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Serving Chicago Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Customers say: Quality work

"I work with other contractors and Robert knows what he is doing. He is fair with money, but still didn't everything with above reproach. I would recommend Robert for any electrical job and intend on using him in the future."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Imperial electric
5.0(
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Serving Chicago Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Daniel is awesome to work with very professional, great personality and excellent at his craft! I highly recommend him for an electrical need you have. I will definitely be using him in the near future!"
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A to Z Electrical Svc
4.4(
121
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Serving Chicago Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1967

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I'm glad we hired A and Z. Barry Goldstein gave us a call and come to our residence to look at the work needed. Barry is a great and sincere person and we enjoy the small talk but got to business. We were in need of GFCI electric switches in the kitchen, bathroom, and other areas. Plus, we need new electrical outlets in our closets in both bedrooms and have the pulley taken out, and ad a fixture on the outside of the closet. We also had a hazard with the powerline where the clamps that are attached to the outside wall of the house were hanging out. Plus the kitchen exhaust fan and the ceiling fan needed to be installed and they did. The crew explained what is expected in the process and the price. They placed it back to her tight in order for us to get COMED to fix the wiring. They came and fixed the job and did it cleanly and professionally. The crew was great to talk to and we felt they value customer service no matter what the job. We like their overall work and are responsive. I recommend A to Z for anyone looking for small to big jobs. Great job they did."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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J&M Electric
5.0(
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Serving Chicago Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was completed in two days as quoted. The workers were very polite and I will recommend this company to others that need electrical work done."
Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by38%of homeowners
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Speedy Electric
4.8(
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Serving Chicago Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Speedy Electrical was truly “speedy” with their response, able to complete my electrical needs quickly and professionally without overpricing. I have saved them in my contacts for future jobs. A++++"
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Response time1 day
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Recommended by13%of homeowners
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Distinctive Electrical
4.8(
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Serving Chicago Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Knowledgeable, responsive to client concerns, courteous and maintains a clean work space. Ià  à ¢à  à  à  à  ve used David for years. Heà  à ¢à  à  à  à  s my go-to guy for any and all electrical issues."
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Volts and watts aren’t directly convertible units—they measure different aspects of electricity. Volts measure electrical potential, while watts quantify the power. The relationship between the two is defined by the equation: Power (watts)= Voltage (volts) x Current (amperes). In other words, the product of volts and amps results in watts, but there is no fixed conversion of volts into watts.

To fix a tripped light switch, locate your home's electrical panel and identify the tripped circuit breaker. It will be in the "off" or neutral position. Flip the breaker entirely to the "off" position, then switch it back to the "on" position. If the breaker trips again immediately, there may be a short circuit or overload in the system, requiring further investigation. If the switch still doesn't work after resetting the breaker, check for loose wires or faulty components in the switch itself. It is always best to consult a licensed electrician for persistent issues and when in doubt.

If a 3-way switch is wired incorrectly, this can cause several issues. The most common problem is that the switches will not function properly: Either both switches won’t work, or only one will. Another issue is that one switch will trigger a short circuit, tripping the circuit breaker.

Motion sensors are actually an eco-friendly option and don’t use as much electricity compared to other lighting sources. Motion sensor lights are always on “standby,” which requires a phantom source of power at all times, but for most sensor light models, this is only a small amount of electricity—typically around one watt of power.

Your outlet should be a ground-fault circuit interrupter (GFCI). These outlets will cut power off in the case of an electrical fire, keeping your home and family safe. Extension cords can also be GFCIs. A local electrician can replace older outlets with GFCIs, if necessary.

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