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Sotelo Electric

147 N 23rd Ave
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Sotelo Electric

147 N 23rd Ave
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Kevin is extremely professional and delivers high quality work. He made our dream kitchen a reality at a very fair price."

Lori S on September 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Kevin is extremely professional and delivers high quality work. He made our dream kitchen a reality at a very fair price."

Lori S on September 2025


LGJ Electric, Inc.

4322 South Fairfield Avenue
4.89(
22
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Approved Pro

LGJ Electric, Inc.

4322 South Fairfield Avenue
4.89(
22
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

LGJ Electric, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Loreto is great. Very knowledgeable, polite, and responsive. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quality electrician at fair prices."

Nick V on June 2021

LGJ Electric, Inc. is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business. Please give us a call today!

"Loreto is great. Very knowledgeable, polite, and responsive. Would recommend to anyone looking for a quality electrician at fair prices."

Nick V on June 2021


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GRA Electric

8432 Kentwood Court
4.92(
31
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Approved Pro

GRA Electric

8432 Kentwood Court
4.92(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
68 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

With over 15 years of experience in the Electric industry, GRA Electric & Home Renovations can help you with any project or repair. Our goal is to Earn a 5 Star service by giving you options personalize every service repair. We focus on our homeowners' homes, and we are there from when you need us to guarantee service same day and start projects with in 10 days of signing contract. As a family owned and operated business you can rest assure that we will treat your home like if it was our own. Investments to fit any budget. Give us a call today!

"He was outstanding! Arrived on time, did great work and finished the job quickly. He also answered all of my questions and did not try to oversell me on buying stuff from his company. He did let me know what they offer after I asked, but then dropped the conversation when I had what I needed. Job well done!"

John B on June 2025

With over 15 years of experience in the Electric industry, GRA Electric & Home Renovations can help you with any project or repair. Our goal is to Earn a 5 Star service by giving you options personalize every service repair. We focus on our homeowners' homes, and we are there from when you need us to guarantee service same day and start projects with in 10 days of signing contract. As a family owned and operated business you can rest assure that we will treat your home like if it was our own. Investments to fit any budget. Give us a call today!

"He was outstanding! Arrived on time, did great work and finished the job quickly. He also answered all of my questions and did not try to oversell me on buying stuff from his company. He did let me know what they offer after I asked, but then dropped the conversation when I had what I needed. Job well done!"

John B on June 2025


AV Camera Solutions

P.O. Box 10465
4.98(
21
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Approved Pro

AV Camera Solutions

P.O. Box 10465
4.98(
21
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We offer over 8 years experience in the Audio/Visual Industry. We've established a solid reputation in security projects for residential and commercial. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Great job. Did everything I requested and cleaned up at the end."

David M on March 2024

We offer over 8 years experience in the Audio/Visual Industry. We've established a solid reputation in security projects for residential and commercial. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Great job. Did everything I requested and cleaned up at the end."

David M on March 2024


Speedy Electric

2941 N Whipple St
4.88(
8
)
Approved Pro

Speedy Electric

2941 N Whipple St
4.88(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
46 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

Speedy Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Michael was great! He explained the extent of the work and quoted me a reasonable cost. He completed the job in about an hour and a half and left the work area as clean as he found it. I would definitely recommend him!"

Jennifer M on September 2025

Speedy Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Michael was great! He explained the extent of the work and quoted me a reasonable cost. He completed the job in about an hour and a half and left the work area as clean as he found it. I would definitely recommend him!"

Jennifer M on September 2025


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Raylor

4268 N Hazel St
4.96(
14
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Raylor

4268 N Hazel St
4.96(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
25 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Raylor uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great work."

Nicholas B on September 2025

Raylor uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great work."

Nicholas B on September 2025


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Lituma's Construction

607 North Spaulding
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro

Lituma's Construction

607 North Spaulding
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
20 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Agreed on a set time of 7am he called upon arriving at location came in and did a fantastic job will highly recommend for services. Thank you so much, Alex."

Eric T on July 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Agreed on a set time of 7am he called upon arriving at location came in and did a fantastic job will highly recommend for services. Thank you so much, Alex."

Eric T on July 2024


Mark Thyen

2029 West Bradley Place
4.92(
126
)
Approved Pro

Mark Thyen

2029 West Bradley Place
4.92(
126
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
70 local quotes requested
9 years of experience

I provide friendly, honest service through my sole proprietorship. I like to do quality work in an efficient manner. Currently doing electrical work for HomeAdvisor clients.

"Mark was very easy to work with. He responded to my message right away and was able to start the job the next day. He showed up on time and fixed the issue within 30 minutes. His price was lower than others had quoted. I would definitely hire him again!"

Jon P on September 2025

I provide friendly, honest service through my sole proprietorship. I like to do quality work in an efficient manner. Currently doing electrical work for HomeAdvisor clients.

"Mark was very easy to work with. He responded to my message right away and was able to start the job the next day. He showed up on time and fixed the issue within 30 minutes. His price was lower than others had quoted. I would definitely hire him again!"

Jon P on September 2025


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Red Chicago Inc.

6501 W School St Unit G
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro

Red Chicago Inc.

6501 W School St Unit G
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
18 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Called Red Chicago initially for adding two new electrical lines to where I wanted to replace my gas water heaters with electric ones. Dave informed me that he could do all the work and was quick to visit the work site and get me an estimate that same day. The work was professionally done and both the plumbers and electrician were very good in what they did. The job site was cleaned up when they left and everything is working well. I would definitely use Dave and Red Chicago Inc. again."

Daniel W on June 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business

"Called Red Chicago initially for adding two new electrical lines to where I wanted to replace my gas water heaters with electric ones. Dave informed me that he could do all the work and was quick to visit the work site and get me an estimate that same day. The work was professionally done and both the plumbers and electrician were very good in what they did. The job site was cleaned up when they left and everything is working well. I would definitely use Dave and Red Chicago Inc. again."

Daniel W on June 2025


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light fixtures, ceiling fan, recessed light, outside lights outlets, switches and dimmer. Panel upgrades, main meter service, A/C units and high voltage lines.

light fixtures, ceiling fan, recessed light, outside lights outlets, switches and dimmer. Panel upgrades, main meter service, A/C units and high voltage lines.

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FAQs for generator install projects in Chicago, IL

When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.

Installing a whole-house generator costs about $5,000 on average. Prices range from $1,550 to $8,500, depending on size, brand, fuel type, and assembly. The size of your whole-house generator is the most significant cost factor, with large homes with high energy demands costing the most to power. Types of whole-home generators include:

  • Portable generators with 1kW–7.5kW capacity: $500–$2,000

  • Partial generators with 9kW–20kW capacity: $2,000–$6,300

  • Whole-house generators with 22kW–48kW: $5,000–$18,000

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

The value of installing a whole-house generator is that your home has guaranteed power, even if the power grid in your area is down. Whether a whole-house generator is worth installing in your home depends on how often you use it, your home’s location, and your lifestyle. For example, installing a whole-house generator is likely worth it if you:

  • Experience frequent or prolonged power outages

  • Work from home

  • Store a lot of cold food

  • Have a sump pump

  • Have a pump for well water

  • Use electronic medical devices

  • Live in a climate requiring heating or cooling

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