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Holtzclaw Electric
4.9(
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Serving Makanda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Mr. Holtzclaw is an extremely professional, friendly, and HONEST individual. He came to my home and went right to work, explaining to me the work and the issues he confronted all of the way through the process. When he completed the project, he charged a very FAIR price which was lower than I had been quoted by bigger operations for the same work. I highly recommend Holtzclaw Electric."
Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Solarize
5.0(
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Serving Makanda, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Gentleman who owns Solarize was professional and courteous. He communicated well with the manufacturer and convinced them that a replacement inverter was needed based on the data he saw and the manufacturer had seen. It's what we were hoping for."
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Electrical Detectives
4.1(
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Serving Makanda, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1968

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"They provided the best workmanship I ever experienced in my life. They cleaned up after themselves, kept us safe and made us aware of a few electrical problems. They care about there reputation and others. I have recommended them to everyone that ever needed any electrical work done. They would provide great customer service by quick follow up. The best of the best."
New breaker box
New meter service 2012
New breaker box with surge protection
Kitchen lighting
Kitchen lighting

+1

Response time1 day
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Smart Tech Guy
4.9(
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Serving Makanda, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He is a knowledgeable electrician. Problem is that there was an extra cost due to the new breaker box needing extra wire and the meter switch was broken during the installation process. He still has not come back to put the door on the box and there are NO labels for the breakers. I have messaged him several times and I have gotten no response. Of course I had already paid him. In my book, that is poor service."
rough construction_outlets
200 amp electric service
home remodel
home automation display
outside lighting

+3

Response time2 days
Response rate95%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

On average, the cost to wire a new home ranges from $2 to $5 per square foot. The cost to rewire a house is around the same, ranging from $2 to $4 per square foot. Often, though, new wiring comes with lower overall costs since it’s much easier to access a home’s foundation. 

No. Do not use a 14-gauge wire on a 20-amp outlet. A certified licensed electrician would know that the National Electrical Code (as per Section 240.4(D) subsection 3) requires 14-gauge wires to be used with a maximum amplitude of 15. Therefore, you should only use 12-gauge wires on 20-amp outlets.

If you have a garage heater that is 1,500 watts or more, it will need its own breaker. As a good rule of thumb, no appliance should exceed 1,500 watts per outlet for best outcomes. Consult a local garage heating service to determine the power needs for your outdoor or indoor space.

Rewiring an electric system in a house typically ranges between $2,000 and $9,000, but a simple project can cost as low as $1,500. More complex upgrades run $10,000 or higher. The price depends on the size of your home, how accessible the wiring is, the cost of materials, and local electrician fees.

Tankless water heaters won’t increase your electric bill. Since tankless water heaters are more efficient than tank water heaters, installing one in your home will actually allow you to save money on your electric bill. The Department of Energy estimates you can save $100 or more each year with a high-efficiency tankless water heater.

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