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Electric Mechanical Solutions LLC
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Hampshire, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Electric Mechanical Solutions, LLC\nLicensed - Insured - Nearly 20 Years of Professional Experience\n\nService fee 125 waived if work move. Our minimum charge is $350 to $400 and up, depending on distance, job complexity, and scope. This includes small jobs, repairs, or up to the first hour of licensed labor. Anything beyond the first hour is priced clearly on-site. This is licensed contractor pricing - not handyman rates. Our pricing is fair, honest, upfront, and transparent. No hidden fees, no surprises, no games.\n\nWe proudly offer residential, commercial, and industrial services, including troubleshooting, EV chargers, panel upgrades, surge protection, lighting installations, dedicated circuits, subpanels, garage circuits, and more.\n\nPlease Note:\n - No free quotes for troubleshooting, repairs, or small jobs by phone/text.\n - If you?re price shopping or comparing numbers, this is not the right fit.\n\n- If you care about safety, quality, and reliable professional work ? let?s connect.

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Imperial electric
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedCeiling Fan - Install+8 more

Serving Hampshire, IL and surrounding areas

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Warranties offered

"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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Sparky Boy Electrical
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - Install+8 more

Serving Hampshire, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The service and communication received from Sparky Boy Electric was professional and honest and executed very skillfully. I would highly recommend this company to those needing reliable electrical work performed in your home or business."
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

A multimeter does not measure frequency, charge, inductance, and other electrical quantities. Instead, it measures voltage (AC and DC), current, and resistance.

If you need to run a wire from the meter to the breaker box, start by turning off the power using the main switch to avoid injury risks from live wires. Then, locate the ground wire from your meter and connect it to the ground bar of the breaker box. Connect the neutral wire using the same method to improve your circuit efficiency.

Next, locate the hot wires running from the main switch to the meter. To connect them to the correct terminals from meter to breaker, unscrew the nuts of the breaker hotwire terminals, insert the positive hotwire, and ensure it’s firmly attached. Finally, secure the wires with electrical tape and wire tie cables before re-securing your breaker box. Keep in mind that this process can be dangerous, so don’t hesitate to hire a local electrician.

A sump pump can be plugged into a regular, 110-volt outlet with three-prong openings, but it must have GFCI protections per the NEC, meaning you’ll need a GFCI outlet and circuit. Sump pumps require two outlet openings, one for the plug to the motor and one for the float switch.

Automatic gates don’t use too much electricity, and you should see a minimal effect on your utility bill. In fact, certain gate systems are entirely self-sufficient and rely on solar panels attached to or near the gate to power the motor. While a gate is large and there is a powerful motor moving it, it’s not something that sees constant use throughout the day. For most automatic gates, expect to see a utility bill increase of only around $10 per month.

That depends on your setup. If a circuit breaker already has GFCI protection, then everything connected to that specific circuit is being monitored. You don’t need additional GFCI outlets on that breaker.

However, if the breaker is not GFCI, then you should have GFCI receptacles for at-risk outlets nearby water sources, because they are not receiving protection. Breakers in a breaker box can vary between GFCI and non-GFCI. Look for GFCI labels on the breaker or try to find the breaker model number to look it up if you aren’t sure.

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