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Electric Mechanical Solutions LLC
5.0(
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Serving Thornton, 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\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.

Recommended by5%of homeowners
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Cross Country Electric, Inc.
4.3(
365
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Overall William was professional and knowledgeable and did a great job. I would highly recommend. He replaced an electrical outlet in basement and installed a new kitchen ceiling light."
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4 panelboards and 1 disconnect

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Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ITS ELECTRIC LLC
5.0(
11
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend Joe's Electric, Joe was on time and very professional, he showed me exactly what he was doing. When finished he cleaned the work area and explained what was done, I work at a local hardware store and recommend Joe to any customers needing work done."
lighting Installation
Meter sockets
Meter sockets
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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Imperial electric
5.0(
13
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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!"
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Distinctive Electrical
4.8(
23
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used distinctive several times. Every time they are punctual, courteous and informative about electrical problems, Thatâ s why I keep going back. I would highly recommend them."
Response time1 day
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Smarter Home Electrical Services
5.0(
13
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"Christian was very professional and explained everything he was doing. We have used him in the past and he was the first person we contacted when we needed additional electrical work done. He is honest and trustworthy. We highly recommend Christian!!!!!"
EV CHARGER INSTALLATION
BREAKER BOX REPLACEMENT
Service upgrade
Anker SOLIX E10
Response time20 mins
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Qualified, licensed electricians will charge from $50 to $100 per hour. The cost to hire an electrician for emergency visits may range from $100 to $200 per hour because this urgent service usually takes place during off hours and may require an electrician to leave or reschedule jobs they’re currently working on. Scheduling work on holidays or during periods of high customer demand, like after a major storm, will also lead to higher rates or extra fees.

When wiring a switch, the power typically comes into the receptacle first. The neutral wire goes straight to the outlet, while the hot wire is split. You'll need a wire nut to splice the hot wire back to one of the receptacles, but you will also tie another wire into that same wire nut and run to the switch. That way, you can control the flow of electricity to that particular receptacle by turning the switch on and off.

Smart meters send the readings over a wireless wide area network (WAN) to the power company. This network allows sending small amounts of data slowly over long distances, which is perfect for smart meter readings that occur monthly. If you would prefer a smart meter, contact your power company and consider springing for the cost of replacing your electric meter.

Your heating and cooling systems cost you the most on your electric bill and make up 50% of your bill on average. Your washing machine, dryer, oven, and stove contribute significantly to your electric bill as well. Lights, fans, and smaller electronics add up, but aren’t the biggest energy consumers. You can reduce your power usage by setting optimal temperatures on your thermostat and investing in energy-efficient appliances.

How often you’ll replace your electric meter depends on what type of meter you have in your home. Induction meters can last around 10 years, while static meters will typically last around 20. If you’re unsure which kind of meter you have, a call to your electric company can help ease your mind.

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