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The Home Electric Company Inc
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For Business+7 more

Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

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"Joe was a great help with our electrical projects. We had several smaller projects that we needed done in our new house. He recommended some ways to simplify our projects, quoted a reasonable cost, and performed great work. He even did a great job cleaning up after finishing. I would highly recommend him for your project!"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Fred Postma
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Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1996

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"he understood about electrical systems and worked quickly to get problem fixed. the only drawback was that he wanted to work in privacy so I don't know what all he checked or did but he did get all of my electrical systems that went out working again."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Distinctive Electrical
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Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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Emergency services offered

"Dave was willing to work with my limited availability. He created route from my electrical panel to the garage that was most direct and efficient, saving me money on the cost of supplies. I have already spoken to him about another project I need an electrician for."
Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Smarter Home Electrical Services
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Serving Glenwood, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Christian was very professional and explained everything he was doing. We have used him in the past and he was the first person we contacted when we needed additional electrical work done. He is honest and trustworthy. We highly recommend Christian!!!!!"
EV CHARGER INSTALLATION
BREAKER BOX REPLACEMENT
Service upgrade
Anker SOLIX E10
Response time20 mins
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can make a pigtail with either thermoplastic high-heat-resistant nylon-coated (THHN) wire or non-metallic (NM) cable, often referred to as “Romex.” Each pigtail requires a neutral wire, a ground wire, and a live wire. The gauge of your pigtail wires must match the gauge of those on the device. 

You can determine whether you have a double-pole switch by examining its wiring. Unlike single-pole switches, which have two brass-colored terminals, double-pole switches feature four. These switches are typically only found near high-powered appliances such as electric furnaces or water heaters. If you’re unsure what type of switch you have, contact a local electrician to confirm.

The easiest way to determine the amperage of your electrical outlets is to check the corresponding breaker in your home’s breaker panel. The number is likely noted on the circuit breaker. If that fails, it’s possible to tell 15-amp and 20-amp outlets apart by looking at them. Fifteen-amp outlets have two vertical holes, while 20-amp outlets have one vertical hole and one T-shaped hole. 

While most electrical items can be plugged into a GFCI outlet, some appliances with internal or stationary motors, such as refrigerators, vent fans, and fluorescent lighting, can cause nuisance tripping. This happens because they experience a small, normal amount of current leakage, which can cause the GFCI to trip even when the appliance is working correctly. Although this is not a safety hazard, it can be inconvenient and may cause the GFCI outlet to wear out faster. For this reason, it is often better to plug these types of appliances into a standard outlet. Additionally, electrical circuits over 100 feet long can sometimes cause tripping. Some appliances, like hair dryers, have their own built-in GFCI protection, so connecting them to a standard outlet is fine.

Most household circuits can handle about 70 strings of 50 standard mini lights, or up to 600 strings of LED lights, which consume less power than the incandescent variety. Make sure to factor in any appliances also running on the circuit.

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