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Electric Mechanical Solutions LLC
5.0(
21
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

Electric Mechanical Solutions, LLC\nLicensed - Insured - Nearly 20 Years of Professional Experience\n\nOur minimum charge is $250 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.

Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Lightway Electric, Inc.
4.6(
151
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Customers say: Quality work

"I work with other contractors and Robert knows what he is doing. He is fair with money, but still didn't everything with above reproach. I would recommend Robert for any electrical job and intend on using him in the future."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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GLP Electric
5.0(
31
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They performed electrical work for our basement. They were very professional and quick. The turnround time for the project was about a day. They performed electrical switches for lights, and outlets. The end product worked effectively. We highly recommend them."
Expert electric remodeling service
the freshly revamped bathroom, the first noticeable enhancement is the pristine lighting setup. To the right of the sink, embedded within a white sleek plate, lies the GFCI outlet
Tesla Wall Charger
Kitchen Lighting Upgrade
Foyer Lighting Replacement

+88

Recommended by61%of homeowners
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Cross Country Electric, Inc.
4.3(
365
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Overall William was professional and knowledgeable and did a great job. I would highly recommend. He replaced an electrical outlet in basement and installed a new kitchen ceiling light."
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4 panelboards and 1 disconnect

+62

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ADA Volts Electric, LLC
5.0(
27
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Alex and his team did an amazing job. He did a complete electrical system in our new basement with dimming lights and surround sound speakers. Installed all electrical for our kitchen/ bar area. Very professional and personable. Would definitely recommend him."
Panel Upgrade
Panel Upgrade
Response time12 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
A to Z Electrical Svc
4.4(
119
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1967

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Start to finish the A To Z Electrical Company is the best electrical team we have hired. Millie is such a pleasure to work with. She is efficient, courteous, and friendly. She helps to make things work seamlessly. Bob Iovino understood exactly what needed to be done and did everything in a professional manner. He squeezed me in although he had a very busy schedule. He is courteous, friendly, and in no time he had the job done and it was done right. It truly was a pleasure doing business with him and the company. We recommend them highly."
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Imperial electric
5.0(
13
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Daniel is awesome to work with very professional, great personality and excellent at his craft! I highly recommend him for an electrical need you have. I will definitely be using him in the near future!"
128 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Aljamal Electrical
4.8(
28
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"I just bought a house and the inspector pointed out a lot of electrical oddities some of which were safety hazards. I got in touch with Hasan of Aljamal Electrical and he came out to take notes the same day. He quoted me a price and said it could be started and finished the day after tomorrow. I agreed and gave him a deposit. Today they finished under cost and much faster than I expected. They pointed out even more oddities about the wiring and made recommendations without being pushy at all. The final product exceeded my expectations. They will be the first I call for all future work."
Aljamal Electrical
Aljamal Electrical
Aljamal Electrical
Aljamal Electrical
Aljamal Electrical

+26

Response time6 hrs
Response rate97%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Distinctive Electrical
4.8(
23
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Serving Hometown, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Knowledgeable, responsive to client concerns, courteous and maintains a clean work space. Ià  à ¢à  à  à  à  ve used David for years. Heà  à ¢à  à  à  à  s my go-to guy for any and all electrical issues."
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can run a small or basic standard-size refrigerator on a 15-amp circuit. But you should plug a modern, standard-size refrigerator into a 20-amp dedicated circuit. The refrigerator needs to be on a dedicated circuit, meaning it is the only appliance and outlet on that circuit breaker. This method prevents tripping the breaker and reduces the chance of an electrical fire

Common warning signs of an overloaded electrical panel or meter box include frequent circuit breaker tripping, flickering or dimming lights, scorch or burn marks, and a burning scent coming from the panel. A circuit breaker trips as a protective measure to prevent overheating and potential fires. If you observe any of these signs, turn off the affected circuit breaker and move some devices to a different circuit. If the problem persists after turning the breaker back on, you should contact a professional electrician to resolve the issue.

No, technically, the original Federal Pacific (FPE) breakers are no longer available. Stab-Lok® circuit breakers from the now-defunct Federal Pacific Electric Company (FPE) are no longer produced. However, the trademark and manufacture of the Stab-Lok® brand of breakers has been passed through a series of parent and subsidiary companies. Black and gray versions of the circuit breaker have been produced by these companies, with sales rights in the U.S. and Canada shifting back and forth.

A standard three-prong electrical outlet typically lasts for about 15 years with normal use and should be replaced accordingly. GFCI outlets may have a longer lifespan of 15 to 25 years. While some outlets can last longer if used infrequently, they can also fail prematurely. Reasons for early failure include poor wiring, an overloaded circuit, improper grounding or installation, or loose plugs. Signs that an outlet is failing include flickering lights, overheating, a discolored or melted faceplate, plugs that fall out easily, or frequently tripping circuit breakers. It is essential to address faulty outlets promptly to avoid safety hazards, especially in homes older than 15 years.

In the United States, home outlets support a standard 15 amps, but you can upgrade per outlet if necessary. Most single-family residential homes have a maximum overall amp rating, usually 100 to 200 amps. Very old houses may have less than 100 amps, but that’s rare. Large homes often come with amp services above 200 amps to support modern lifestyles.

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