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Avatar for LSVG Electrics Inc
LSVG Electrics Inc
4.8(
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"They did a great job! They even found other issues from the shawdy installment of the electrical work and not only fixed it but cleaned up the other company's mess! They followed city code and did it all very quickly. Their pricing is very reasonable, they're professional and courteous. We'll be in touch again for future electrical work!"
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+589

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
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Scott Nelson Electric Inc
4.9(
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

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"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 time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Blazer Electric Co
4.7(
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

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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!"
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+11

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Electric Mechanical Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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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.

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Blue Diamond Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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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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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Neighborhood Electric
4.5(
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

"Neighborhood Electric is very easy to work with. They do good work in a timely manner. It has been easy to schedule times for the work to be completed. And, they are good about cleaning up when finished, which I appreciate."
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+50

Response time5 days
57 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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A-Phase Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Prospect Heights, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

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Credit card accepted

"Tim did a great job for me wiring up an electric car charging outlet, rewiring my circuit breaker, cleaning up cabling in the utility room and adding some additional lighting, and re-wiring a few light switches. I would highly recommend him. He is friendly clean and extremely knowledgeable."
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+4

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by84%of homeowners
The Home Electric Company Inc
4.9(
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Serving Prospect Heights, 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!"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, one wire is always hot on the 3-way switch, meaning it carries the electricity from the power source to the switch. If you have a 3-wire cable in your home, you have two hot wires, or line wires, coming from the power source. Typically, you’d connect the hot black wire from the power source to the traveler wire and the hot red wire from the power source to the first 3-way switch. For the second 3-way switch, you’d then connect the hot black traveler wire to the switch.

The hot wire is typically black, but it's essential to use a non-contact voltage tester to confirm the electrical wire color code before working on it. Neutral wires are typically white. It’s vital to determine which wire is carrying electrical current before proceeding with any electrical work.

It's possible to get power from an outlet for a light switch. However, you must install additional wiring to get current from the outlet to the switch and from the switch to the load it will control. Also, you must ensure that the outlet's electrical circuit can accommodate the additional demand. 

How far you can run underground electric depends on the wire gauge (generally AWG) and the circuit voltage. Too much voltage drop in an electrical circuit can negatively affect performance, so the smaller the voltage drop, the better. Ideally, it shouldn't exceed 3%. The smaller the wire and the longer the run, the more significant the voltage drop. 

For example, with a 120-volt circuit, you can run 60 feet of 12 AWG cable without losing more than 3% voltage. With a 240-volt circuit, you can run 120 feet of 12 AWG wire while maintaining a voltage drop of 3% or less.

Yes, you can use a 3/0 AWG wire for a 200 amp service, but only if it is made of copper, as 3/0 copper wire has an allowable ampacity of 225 amps. If you are using aluminum or aluminum copper-clad wire, you need to use at least 4/0 AWG.

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