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No Static Electricity
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Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

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Warranties offered

"I have used No Static Electricity many, many times. Very fast response time and schedules within a week for services. Very personable and friendly service. This is my go-to for anything electrical. I highly recommend them!"
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Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
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Imperial electric
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Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

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"Danny was professional Took the time to answer all my questions and explained the work he was doing Hiring him I was able to save some money He kept to what he quoted me over the phone He was friendly and easy to talk too. I would definitely recommend imperial electric and Danny for any electrical job"
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Express Electric
4.8(
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Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

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"Raul came on time did a great job replacing a broken bedroom, ceiling, fan, and light fixture. It was done quickly in minimal time and professionally. He demonstrated the operation to show that it works perfectly. I highly recommend him for electric work thanks."
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Recommended by10%of homeowners
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M.T. Kelley Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We have worked with Vince Kelley and his crew on multiple projects, both residential and commercial. We are so pleased with their work, we now use them exclusively. Pricing is always fair, work is completed correctly and in a timely fashion, and there are never any surprise charges at the end! As an owner/operator, Vince is always available for any questions that may arise, and he returns calls promptly. We highly recommend M.T. Kelley Electric."
Response time8 hrs
Response rate99%
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MD ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES INC.
5.0(
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Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Emergency services offered

"I’m very happy with the work MD Electrical Solutions did on my house . They replaced and updated my service panel and installed new outlets throughout the house and garage. Both electricians were very nice and did excellent work ! I would recommend them and I will work with them again in future projects."
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+10

Response time5 hrs
Response rate99%
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Mid America Lightning Protection
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Serving Elwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

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"Jim and his workers were very professional and knew what they were doing! They showed up when they said they were going to when I had another company didn't even show up I highly recommend them!"
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The wrong-sized wire can lead to several safety hazards, including structural fires, surges, power outages from tripped breakers, and electrocution. It’s important to follow the American Wire Gauge system and the National Electrical Code guidelines to safely wire a home. Electrical wiring is not safe for homeowners to handle and is best left to a licensed electrician.

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.

When combined with a substantial solar system, if you have enough Powerwalls, you could go off-grid and be energy independent. But remember, you'd need enough Powerwalls to power your whole home continuously because a single Powerwall can’t power large appliances for extended periods. One Powerwall is able to power an average-sized home's emergency circuits, lights, and outlets. To power large appliances, you likely need two or three Powerwalls.

Technically, an outdoor outlet can be on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, but it's generally not recommended. Outdoor outlets should ideally be on a dedicated circuit that doesn't share power with other indoor or outdoor outlets. This helps ensure that the outdoor outlets are able to handle the additional electrical load without overloading the circuit. Additionally, outdoor outlets are often exposed to the elements, which can increase the risk of electrical shock and other hazards. If you must have an outdoor outlet on the same circuit as an indoor outlet, be sure that the circuit has the capacity to handle the additional load.

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.

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