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The Home Electric Company Inc
4.9(
46
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Serving Newark, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Joe was a great help with our electrical projects. We had several smaller projects that we needed done in our new house. He recommended some ways to simplify our projects, quoted a reasonable cost, and performed great work. He even did a great job cleaning up after finishing. I would highly recommend him for your project!"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
GET Electric, Inc.
4.7(
17
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Serving Newark, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Customers say: Quality work

"Gene was great to work with and very responsive. We had can lights installed on the first floor. Quote was very reasonable and he was able to start pretty quick. Great communication and showed up exactly when he said he would. This was a multi day job and at the end of each day he would pick everything up and leave the work area immaculate and put furniture back so we could use the area at night. Would highly recommend GET Electric!"
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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B.A. Electric
5.0(
20
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Serving Newark, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"Bart and his team did excellent work! Installed several fans, switches, and lights. Quick, responsive, and very professional. Bart even took the time to answer a few basic electrical questions I had about some of the wiring in my house. His rates were also the most reasonable I saw. I will absolutely call him again for every electrical project I have!"
Response time1 day
Response rate94%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Imperial electric
5.0(
13
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Serving Newark, IL and surrounding areas

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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!"
120 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Top Grade Electric, CO
4.8(
20
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Serving Newark, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience from beginning to end. I got a quick and reasonable quote. Work was scheduled for a timeframe that worked great for me. I got a reminder text the day before the scheduled work. The crew came in on time and finished everything in one visit as planned. There were minor complications but the team had workable solutions. Once the work was completed they cleaned up. The entire team was really friendly and kept us in the loop on what they were doing. Great job Top Grade Electric!"
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
Shower lights
General lighting
Cabinet lighting

+35

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Flowing Through Connections, Inc.
4.9(
28
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Serving Newark, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"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
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Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
99
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Serving Newark, 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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No. Blue wires and black wires are different. Even though both are used as hot wires, they serve different functions. Black wires are far more common in residential properties. They are always hot, can be positive or negative, and usually carry electricity from a power source to an outlet. Blue wires have a specialized usage in residential properties, generally as traveler wires, and are more common in commercial properties.

Volts and watts aren’t directly convertible units—they measure different aspects of electricity. Volts measure electrical potential, while watts quantify the power. The relationship between the two is defined by the equation: Power (watts)= Voltage (volts) x Current (amperes). In other words, the product of volts and amps results in watts, but there is no fixed conversion of volts into watts.

GFCI stands for ground fault circuit interrupter, which means it has the ability to detect a ground fault and shut the circuit down before it creates hazards. General breakers may also do that because ground faults can cause overloads, but they’re more focused on amp overloads from any cause. GFCIs are often installed in specific outlets, but breakers can come with GFCI capabilities built in for broader ground fault protection.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Yes, you must use an extension cord specifically rated for outdoor use to power outdoor lights, such as Christmas lights. Extension cords intended for indoor use lack the protective properties to withstand exposure to outdoor elements. To safely hang and power lights outside your house or in your yard, always connect them to an outdoor power source using an outdoor-rated extension cord.

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