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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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Free estimates

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
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Imperial electric
5.0(
17
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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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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Danny was professional Took the time to answer all my questions and explained the work he was doing Hiring him I was able to save some money He kept to what he quoted me over the phone He was friendly and easy to talk too. I would definitely recommend imperial electric and Danny for any electrical job"
153 neighbors recently requested a quote
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

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"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(
7
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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

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"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%
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Roesner Electric
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer+12 more

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Emergency services offered

"I had a very good experience with Roesner electric. He was prompt, knowledgeable, and professional, and he did an excellent job. I would definitely use them again and I highly recommend them to anyone needing electrical work either in the home or a commerical setting."
800 plus piece Chandelier
Meter Socket Bank
Chandelier Hoist
My Work
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+5

Response time7 hrs
Response rate97%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Flowing Through Connections, Inc.
4.9(
28
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Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Not only did they connect my sound system, but they helped me with an existing Ring security system and a built-in espresso machine that I had no manuals for and unable to figure out how to use them. They were friendly and knew exactly what I needed so that I’m fully functional and safe. I will hire them again and recommend them to anyone that needs help with anything related to electronics. Great team."
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
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
High Caliber Electric LLC
5.0(
14
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+9 more

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

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."
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, it’s safe to strip a wire if you follow the proper safety precautions. First and foremost, you must always disconnect the power and never try stripping a live wire. Using wire strippers is another safety precaution, but don’t forget to keep your fingers away from the blade. It’s also critical you only remove the insulation and not accidentally cut into the conductor, which is unlikely as long as you’re using the right-sized wire stripper.

No, wiring does not need to be redone to get a dimmer switch, as they work with single-pole and three-way switches. Just ensure you choose a dimmer that is compatible with your wiring, fixture, and lightbulbs. Most homes built after 1985 have neutral wiring and work with almost all dimmers. If your home was built before 1985 and you don’t have an updated electrical system, you may have to use a non-neutral wiring dimmer.

In general, 200 amps is enough for a house with a square footage of up to 1,800, or the average three-bedroom home. A 200-amp service allows your home to warm and cool itself while running multiple appliances at once. It's a good option for homes that have been extended, or after adding new appliances. 200-amp service is the current standard for homes, so in most cases, it will work for you.

Before the widespread use of PVC, affixing a ground wire to plumbing pipes was generally considered to be an acceptable workaround. Nowadays, not so much. There are plenty of nonmetallic water pipes and fittings out there, so any ground previously provided by the metallic piping would be interrupted in these cases, which is dangerous.

You can tell if a breaker is GFCI by looking for a red or yellow test and reset button that you can press in and out. You’ll know if an outlet is GFCI if the red reset button is located in between the two pronged sections.

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