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Avatar for Scott Nelson Electric Inc
Scott Nelson Electric Inc
4.9(
365
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great. When I contacted the company on a Friday, the owner, Scott Nelson, returned my call right away. Though they couldn't fit me in for a regular service call for another 3 weeks, Nelson agreed to come by that next Monday and give me an assessment and estimate about the electrical panel. He said if the fuse issue was something quick to fix, he would try to take of it. Nelson arrived on time on Monday and was able to both give me an assessment (of what it would cost to upgrade my panel from 20 to 30) as well as assure me that, right now, everything was fine except that something was triggering the arc fault circuit and that needed looking at. Luckily, one of the service calls that day had cancelled so about 2 hours later, Ben and Eric came over to diagnose and fix the problem. They were friendly yet professional and though it took some time to figure out what was tripping the circuit, they were able to do so and now I have working lights at the top of the stairs and on the front porch. I really appreciated how both Scott Nelson and his workers, Ben and Eric, explained things to me and they handled my big, friendly dogs well. I will definitely be using Scott Nelson Electric in the future for any electrical needs."
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+4

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Blazer Electric Co
4.7(
383
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+14 more

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Blazer Electric was excellent. They installed a new outlet in my kitchen with causing minimal mess since this was a brand new outlet so I could install an oven range hood. They used all the PPE precautions and were pretty thorough and polite. I will definitely have them do my future electrical work when needed."
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We had to cut some holes in order to install new electrical connections
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Looking good in a daylight

+11

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Blue Diamond Electric LLC
Blue Diamond Electric LLC
5.0(
21
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+13 more

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Danny did an excellent job on helping with our kitchen remodel. He understood exactly what we wanted, gave a fair quote and completed the job in a timely manner. Out house is quite old and comes with unique challenges. Danny had creative solutions to all our requests. When we had an unexpected electrical issues pop up later during our project, he came out the same day and did his best to keep the project on track. Would highly recommend."
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+26

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
Avatar for Ferrer Electric
Ferrer Electric
4.9(
97
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessLightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EddieWas through and easy to work with. The work was excellent and Eddie of Ferrer Electric consulted with the company who was installing industrial fans to be sure that all of their requirements for the electrical outlets were met This was a complicated install as it was on the ceiling of a barn which required a lift Eddie also followed up on his work to be sure all was done correctly I would hire him again and will recommend Ferrer Electric to my friends Sue Lutz"
Light Replacemernt
Light Replacement
Ceiling Fan replacement
Ceiling Fan Replacement
Light Replacement

+22

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
Jorge Lovato Electrical
4.8(
31
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or ReplaceCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+3 more

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Absolutely fantastic! Jorge was a great guy! Extremely friendly, fixed the problem the same day I called. Price was outstanding. Definitely went above and beyond. I couldn't recommend a better electrician!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Highland Park
4.9(
46
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install+12 more

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

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Warranties offered

"Super honest, we had no electricity, previous company that came (also recommended by Angi) said we need a new box ($2,850 cost, full day of work). Jay diagnosed the problem: a lose bolt! Tightened the bolt, electricity back immediately, no bs!! Thanks!"
Electrical Safety
Electrical Repairs
Lighting
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+26

Response time7 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, in a new home, ground wires are mandatory. Some older homes may not be grounded, but if you decide to renovate, you will need to have your electricity grounded at that time. Remember, grounding helps keep everyone in your home safe from sudden electrical surges. It’s best to hire an electrician to inspect and work with your home’s wiring.

If your home already has wires for a ceiling fan (and optional light kit), then it’s quite safe to wire and install it yourself. Always be very careful to shut off the power before you begin, and confirm that the power is safely off with a non-contact voltage tester before touching anything. It’s also highly recommended to use eye protection, rubberized gloves, and tools with rubber handles to keep yourself safe from electric shock.

People who have experienced blown fuse have occasionally tried to fix the problem by placing copper pennies in the fuse box. While they are good conductors of electricity and can seemingly “fix” the issue,  they don’t protect against short circuits or fires. Putting pennies in a fuse box is dangerous—the best solution is to call a professional electrician to fix the problem.

Yes. You should always turn off the power to the work area before beginning, use a voltage tester to ensure it’s off, and wear protective gear, such as insulated gloves or safety glasses, to prevent risk of injury. Proper wiring and grounding techniques are also necessary to make sure the job is done right the first time and won’t harm any future homeowners. 

If you’re someone who likes to tinker around the house and make DIY repairs, a multimeter or voltmeter can be a great tool to have around, especially if you’re comfortable with electrical repairs. That said, if working with electricity feels out of your depth, you don’t need to invest in a multimeter. Reach out to an electrical pro for any electrical work you need done if any part of you is hesitant about a project.

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