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Streib Company
4.7(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent!!!! Streib Electric Co sent a young man by the name of Eric who was very knowledgeable and very polite. He did a outstanding job. I will definitely use this company again."
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Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Jarvis Electric Inc
4.7(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jarvis Electric did all of the electric for our new build and has come back to add additional items that we have added since we have been in the home. Super responsive and quick to complete all requested work. Top notch service. Extremely reasonable price. I appreciate that they always keep a clean worksite and never leave a mess, even if coming back the next day to finish a job. I have not only used them for my home but referred them to my mom and dad as well when they needed work done. Great company with great people and really easy to deal with. They truly went above and beyond."
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Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Reinhold Electric Inc
4.6(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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BRDA Electric, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was on the fence about an electrical company. I have now for the last 4 years had BRDA electric complete all of my projects. Their staff from answering the phone to the technicians are top tier. They will get your project done and done right!"
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+61

Response time30 mins
99 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Deer Hill Electrical Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Small jobs welcome

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"He provided a high standard of work installing recessed lighting into a new dropped ceiling as well as circuits, switches and electrical upgrades. Very knowledgeable and reliable. We are very happy with his work. Passed inspection."
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Innovate Electric
4.6(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The electrician arrived on time & tightened the cover plates that were loose and hanging down on the electric boxes located on the ceiling. Good job."
220 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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Outdoor Lighting Solutions LLC
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Daniel and Jeremy are the best at what they do. They show up on time and complete tasks quickly and efficiently and maintain lighting after installation with any needed tweaks. Not enough good things can be said about this company."
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Response time3 days
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Black is the standard color for hot wires, which transfer electricity to your outlets and switches. Red wires are also hot wires. White (and sometimes gray) wires are considered neutral, delivering power back to the panel. Finally, green wires, which are sometimes bare copper, are ground wires, used to ground an electrical circuit and prevent electrocution.

A correctly installed 3-way switch will not trip a breaker. If using a 3-way switch trips your circuit breaker, the ground wire might be touching something it should not be, there could be a short in the wiring, a wire could be loose, or the wrong wires are connected to the wrong locations on the switch. If you cannot easily see the problem, such as a loose wire, contact an electrician to fix the issue.

Yes, hot tubs can use a significant amount of electricity, primarily to keep the water heated. A typical hot tub uses between 1,500 and 6,000 watts, and the pump can add another 1,500 watts. This usage can result in a monthly cost of around $20 to $30. The exact amount of electricity consumed depends on several factors, including the hot tub's age, size, heater voltage (120V vs. 240V), usage habits, and thermostat setting. Newer, energy-efficient models generally use less power than older ones. To reduce electricity costs, consider investing in an energy-efficient model, using a quality insulated cover with a thermal blanket, and keeping the filters clean.

There are several indicators that a single-pole switch is bad: the switch is warm or hot to the touch, sparks are sometimes present when turning the switch on or off, you hear a buzzing sound or other weird noise coming from the switch, the connected light flickers when you turn on the switch, and the light doesn't turn on at all with the switch. If you notice any of these, replace the switch or call a pro straight away.

An outlet can trip because the circuit it’s on is overloaded, meaning the devices plugged into it are drawing more power than the circuit can safely carry. Another culprit could be because a power surge from a storm or accident caused a problem with your local electrical grid or there’s a short or a fault causing power to run through the circuit in a dangerous or unplanned way.

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