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Electric Mechanical Solutions LLC
5.0(
21
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

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\nService fee 125 waived if work move. Our minimum charge is $350 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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VACA ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING & CONSTRUCTION, CORP.
4.8(
31
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For BusinessExterior Building Lighting - Install or Replace - For Business+1 more

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as generator installs, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

Recommended by96%of homeowners
Fred Postma
4.8(
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Portable Generator - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by ConsumerElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+3 more

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"he understood about electrical systems and worked quickly to get problem fixed. the only drawback was that he wanted to work in privacy so I don't know what all he checked or did but he did get all of my electrical systems that went out working again."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Distinctive Electrical
4.8(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Provided by Consumer

Serving Thornton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Knowledgeable, responsive to client concerns, courteous and maintains a clean work space. Ià  à ¢à  à  à  à  ve used David for years. Heà  à ¢à  à  à  à  s my go-to guy for any and all electrical issues."
Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes—if a breaker is old or damaged, it might not be able to detect power surges or electrical overload. If that happens, the breaker won’t trip. Instead, it will begin to overheat, putting your electrical system at risk of fire or total electrical failure. Circuit breakers don’t last forever, so you can proactively replace old or damaged breakers before they stop working.

If a 240V appliance is connected to a 120V outlet, the lower voltage will cause that appliance to receive insufficient power. This may result in reduced performance, malfunctions, or even damage to the appliance's components. Depending on the size of your electrical circuit, you’ll likely need to reset a tripped circuit breaker at the very least.

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.

No, both switches do not need to be on for a 3-way switch to work. When the two switches are in opposite positions, the circuit is open and the light is off. Flipping either switch closes the circuit and turns the light on. So, either switch can turn the light off independently, and both switches do not need to be in the same position for the switch to function.

GFCI stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, a standard safety addition to home power outlets. In rooms where moisture is more likely, like the bathroom and kitchen, GFCI outlets stop the current when certain kinds of shorts are detected, preventing shocks. Both GFCI and the similar AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets are polarized and have clear indicators on the receptacle where hot wiring should go.

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