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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.

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The Home Electric Company Inc
4.9(
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

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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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ITS ELECTRIC LLC
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Joe really came and replaced my electrical panel he was very professional didnâ t send me for a loop and did exactly what he explained everything is back working correctly thanks joe"
lighting Installation
Meter sockets
Meter sockets
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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Distinctive Electrical
4.8(
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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
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Smarter Home Electrical Services
5.0(
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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
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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ALI Electric
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Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"He was very professional and prompt with his time arriving and expected time completing the job. He cleaned up behind himself before leaving."
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Recommended by40%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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.

Yes, pool pumps use a significant amount of electricity, making them one of the biggest energy consumers in a home. A pool pump can use up to three times as much electricity as a refrigerator. Typically, a residential pool pump consumes about 1 kilowatt-hour (kWh) for every hour it runs. Because pumps often need to run for about eight hours a day to properly filter the water, this can add up to an annual consumption of 3,000 to 5,000 kWh, which can cost between $480 and $800 per year based on average electricity rates.

The amount of electricity your pump uses depends on its size, energy efficiency, and daily run time. To lower your energy consumption, you can choose an energy-efficient or variable-speed pump, ensure it is correctly sized for your pool, and run it only for the minimum time required to keep the water clean.

The standard copper wire gauge to use with any 30-amp circuit is a 10-gauge wire. The National Electric Code specifies a 10-gauge wire with appliances like water heaters running on 30 amps. If you try to use a smaller gauge wire, such as a 12 gauge, with a 30-amp breaker, you run the risk of the wire overheating and melting or causing a fire. Because of the safety hazards, the gauge of the wire is not an area to try to cut costs when connecting a 30-amp breaker to a water heater.

Yes, you can connect two extra outlets (or more) to one outlet if the total load on the circuit allows for it. If you have a 15-amp circuit, electrical code allows up to eight outlets or light switches. But if you’re dealing with outlets in the kitchen and bathroom, you may not be able to have as many. Kitchen and bathroom appliances often need higher amperage. You can also change a single outlet to a double outlet by cutting a larger hole in the drywall and replacing the outlet with a quad receptacle.

Yes, a faulty or broken light switch can be a serious fire hazard. Malfunctioning switches often result from loose wiring, exposed connections, or other electrical problems that can cause overheating or sparking. Warning signs include crackling, popping, or hissing sounds when you flip the switch, which indicates live electricity that could ignite nearby flammable materials. If you suspect your light switch is faulty, immediately turn off the power at the circuit breaker and contact a qualified electrician to remedy the issue.

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