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

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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"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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The Home Electric Company Inc
4.9(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessElectrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For Business+7 more

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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"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
Abp Electric
4.6(
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Ceiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For Business+6 more

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"I hired ABP electric to do an electrical job at my home in Barrington. Brett was on vacation who is the owner of ABP electric and he sent 3 men to do the job they were professional and knew EXACTLY what to do with the wiring. I would definitely recommend this company for any electrical issues you have in your home. Excellent service and knowledgeable in what had to be done. 5 Stars!!"
Response time1 hour
Response rate100%
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Circuit Tree Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair - For BusinessExterior Building Lighting - Install or Replace - For Business+1 more

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

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"Gave us a quote based on pictures and description to add outlets, move lighting and add switches. Also did a bigger project to install ethernet lan wiring in a mostly finished basement, a very hard project to do. He did an amazing job installing everything taking his time to make it work finding ways through the drywall etc without making holes everywhere. We hired him 2 more times for other projects and will hire him again and definitely recommend him to others.."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate92%
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CJ Russell Mechanical
4.8(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or ReplaceCeiling Fan - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

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Emergency services offered

"Responded almost immediately, very fast. Onsite same day to eval, work set the following week. Had electrical issue, but was not the problem I thought. They were great at troubleshooting to find the actual problem. Fixed, and fixed quick. Will hire again."
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Response time1 day
Response rate93%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
High Caliber Electric LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+9 more

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Credit card accepted

"Overall they did solid work. The tech forgot to button up the cover to the main meter box and not all breakers were identified but their quote was fair and they were able to fit me in their schedule quickly."
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Recommended by63%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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. 

Daisy-chaining refers to placing multiple GFCI outlets in a row along the same circuit. This won’t do any harm, but it’s of limited usefulness because a properly-placed GFCI can monitor all downstream outlets on its own. Multiple GFCI installations won’t usually increase safety except in special cases.

It is possible to change a light fixture by only flipping the light switch, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Exercising extra caution when working with electricity is always important. Take the extra few minutes at your electrical box to cut the power at the circuit breaker. Once you’ve flipped the circuit breaker and the light switch, use a voltage tester to confirm the power has been turned off.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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