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Avatar for Scott Nelson Electric Inc
Scott Nelson Electric Inc
4.9(
365
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business+10 more

Serving North Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Scott Nelson Electric provided excellent service from start to finish. Our call was responded to promptly. The electrician arrived on time, quickly assessed the problem, and efficiently fixed it. He was very professional and did a thorough job. He respected our property and did a meticulous clean-up afterward. We are very pleased with the results. We highly recommend Scott Nelson Electric."
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+4

Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Blazer Electric Co
4.7(
383
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+14 more

Serving North Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jack has performed multiple jobs for us at our house. This review is long overdue. Initially, Blazer electric has completed majority of the electric in our unfinished basement which required running conduit to install recessed lighting and multiple outlets. In addition, they have replaced bathroom lights, exhaust fans, ceiling fans, outdoor lights, kitchen undermount lights etc. Jack and his team are very prompt/professional along being priced fairly. I highly recommend using them for any of your electrical needs!"
Now the lights are in...
We had to cut some holes in order to install new electrical connections
Job complete!
A splash of color...
Looking good in a daylight

+11

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Amp Electric & Power, LLC
5.0(
41
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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+9 more

Serving North Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amp Electric and the owner, Allin, is absolutely top rate. Not only did they have fair pricing and complete great work but the customer service was above and beyond. Allin was friendly, professional and a great communicator. He took the time to walk us through the process so we understood the work he would do and answered all our questions patiently throughout. We will always reach out to him with any future electrical needs. Without any reservations I would recommend Amp Electric!"
Ev Charger
EV charger
Tesla Charger
Complete Install
Charge Point install

+4

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Electric Mechanical Solutions LLC
5.0(
21
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving North Barrington, 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\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.

Electrical Service
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Blue Diamond Electric LLC
5.0(
21
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+13 more

Serving North Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Danny came to my house to install electrical panel. I already had everything for the install the swap the old one out put the new one in really fast I was surprised I told him my lights would flicker sometimes and he check the ground to the meter and it was corroded, he cleaned it off and fix the problem install looks great. Everything works perfect. I will be hiring him again for future projects."
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Electrical Project
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Electrical Project

+26

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Ferrer Electric
4.9(
97
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessLightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving North Barrington, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"EddieWas through and easy to work with. The work was excellent and Eddie of Ferrer Electric consulted with the company who was installing industrial fans to be sure that all of their requirements for the electrical outlets were met This was a complicated install as it was on the ceiling of a barn which required a lift Eddie also followed up on his work to be sure all was done correctly I would hire him again and will recommend Ferrer Electric to my friends Sue Lutz"
Light Replacemernt
Light Replacement
Ceiling Fan replacement
Ceiling Fan Replacement
Light Replacement

+22

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

With AC wiring, which is the kind most likely you’ll find at home, the black wire is “hot,” and the white is “neutral.” The bare or green wire is considered the safety ground wire. If you encounter DC wiring, it’s relatively easy to tell positive or negative wires apart. red wires are used to indicate positive voltage and black wires indicate negative voltage.

The American Wire Gauge system calculates wire size diameters using the complicated formula D(AWG)=.005·92((36-AWG)/39) inch. A simpler rule of thumb is that every six-gauge decrease doubles the wire diameter, and every three-gauge decrease doubles the wire’s cross-sectional area. On the other hand, wavenumbers are typically measured in reciprocal meters (1/m or m−1) or reciprocal centimeters (1/cm or cm−1).

To prevent a plug from overheating, always ensure that the electrical load connected to the plug does not exceed the plug's capacity. If the plug feels hot to the touch or emits a burning smell, immediately shut off the circuit breaker and unplug all devices from the hot outlet. Prevent electrical fires by avoiding using extension cords or adapters with the plug, as they can cause it to overheat due to increased resistance. Additionally, ensure that the plug is properly inserted into the outlet and that the outlet is not damaged or loose. 

Just as fluorescent lights are more efficient than incandescent lights, LED lights are more efficient to run than fluorescent lights. The specifics will vary from product to product, but LED lights are typically twice as efficient as equivalent fluorescent lights. A 13-watt CFL bulb can replace a 60-watt incandescent bulb, but a 6- to 8-watt LED bulb can offer the same amount of brightness. Fluorescent lights offer about 50 lumens per watt, while LEDs offer about 100 lumens per watt. LED light bulbs typically last two to three times as long as CFL bulbs, too. 

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