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Imperial electric
5.0(
18
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+8 more

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This professional is thorough, communicative, knowledgeable, reasonably priced, very clean, time conscious, excellent listener, PROMPT, inspects for other electrical issues, not pushy, but will inform, very polite, and a REAL person you can be comfortable with and will earn the trust he deserves, not simply expect it. Finally, prior to final payment, he will review all work on contract, ensure everything is working, and you are satisfied is his serious objective. Very pleased and honored to recommend this professional. Don’t think his price is beatable, I SURE TRIED without compromising integrity of work."
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Watts Electrical & Construction Services
4.5(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+4 more

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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"Peter was great!!! He explained everything very well and I thought the price was reasonable. He also did not try to charge me for stuff that didn't need to be done. I will recommend him to all my family and friends that need electrical work!"
Response time4 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Flowing Through Connections, Inc.
4.9(
28
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Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

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"Ralph and Ralph Jr were a pleasurer to work with. They did a great job installing TVs and mounts at all of your medical clinics. They were very responsive to all of our questions and gave us exactly what we were looking for. They stand by their work and will make sure everything is done to your satisfaction. I would hire them again for any other installation, electrical, or networking work we need for our business."
Fusion5 Cellphone Signal Booster
2-Way Antenna Splitter
Yagi - Outside Antennas. Pole mounted to A/C
Yagi - Outside Antennas. Pole mounted
Telephone/Network Equipment

+8

Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
The Electric Guys LLC
5.0(
6
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+15 more

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"I first asked for a quote back in February of 2024. When I received the quote I decided to wait on this project. Then we lost power for 2 days due to a storm. I then decided it was time and contacted the contractor again. He sent me an updated quote and the project was scheduled. It's now installed and I'm very happy with how it turned out. Hopefully it will be a long time before we need to use the generator because we lose our power. But we are ready when it happens. I will definitely use this company again for any electrical jobs that come up. Andrew and his crew were great."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
99
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Machesney Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was pleased with the installation of the lightning rods--communication was great and the work was done quickly. What I wasn't happy with is he quoted me a price that was less then my actual bill was BUT the price was still less then two other contractors bids."
Indianapolis
Trucking company
Indianapolis
Indiana Illinois
Indiana Illinois

+70

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can twist the wires before using a wire nut, but it’s not necessary. Electricians often twist wires before using a wire nut, which can help secure the connection and enhance electrical contact between wires. You can decide whether or not to twist the wires beforehand, or consult a local electrician if you need  professional opinion.

If the electrical wires you’re working with are too short, one of the easiest ways to elongate it is to extend them with a push-in connector. These user-friendly tools help you splice two wires together with little fuss or the need for extra tools, like a crimping tool, which is an older way of extending wires. As long as you can stripe the ends of a wire, using a push-in connector shouldn’t be an issue.

If you have a lamp that flickers or doesn’t stay on, it’s a sign that it’s time to rewire it. Additionally, it’s important to rewire antique lamps so they’re safe to continue using without the risk of an electrical fire. If the plug on your lamp is more than 15 years old or you notice poor performance like flickering, you should hire a lamp repair service to rewire it. If you’re upgrading the bulbs in an antique lamp from incandescent to LED or CFL bulbs, rewire it so it’s compatible with the modern bulbs.

A two-way switch is also called a single-pole or single-throw switch. These switches only have an on-and-off function and only control a single light or series of lights wired together. A three-way switch has no “on” or "off” position and works with a second switch in the circuit to control a single light or light series from two locations.

Smart meters send the readings over a wireless wide area network (WAN) to the power company. This network allows sending small amounts of data slowly over long distances, which is perfect for smart meter readings that occur monthly. If you would prefer a smart meter, contact your power company and consider springing for the cost of replacing your electric meter.

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