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Lockhart Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Tolono, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"He is very thorough and efficient. Quick to respond to my call. I've been using him for 20 years in multiple residences that I have lived in. I have always been pleased with his work."
Kitchen Lighting
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mid America Lightning Protection
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Serving Tolono, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was pleased with the installation of the lightning rods--communication was great and the work was done quickly. What I wasn't happy with is he quoted me a price that was less then my actual bill was BUT the price was still less then two other contractors bids."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Volo Internet Plus Tech
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Serving Tolono, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Highly knowledgeable staff. Excellent service! Solved a difficult problem with one of our computers with speed and efficiency and on a weekend! Very satisfied with results!"
Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
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Serving Tolono, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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Warranties offered

"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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+2

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Arkwright Handyman
4.8(
19
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Serving Tolono, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Mr. Hartrick came with the appointed time. He did excellent job. Who refined my door and my door works very well now. He was professional and neat and I would use them again."
Custom sized door
Window replacement
Window replacement
Window replacement
Window replacement

+8

Response time9 hrs
Response rate87%
50 neighbors recently requested a quote
Second Street Renovations
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Serving Tolono, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This company provides excellent service, quality work, and professionals who always go the extra mile. Not only have the two experiences Ià ¢à  à  ve had with them resulted in finished work at very reasonable cost, but all individuals are always respectful and polite but perform above and beyond expectations. In particular, for this just-completed project, which involved painting kitchen walls, windows and ceiling and reattaching some fallen aluminum siding pieces, Josh, a renovation specialist as well as a painter, went out of his way to make additional small repairs on his own initiative. His manner and skill set are impressive and restores oneà ¢à  à  s faith that there are among us people who are naturally honest, skillful and helpful. I wouldnà ¢à  à  t hesitate to hire him for further work and am sure his reputation will only grow over time."
Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, one wire is always hot on the 3-way switch, meaning it carries the electricity from the power source to the switch. If you have a 3-wire cable in your home, you have two hot wires, or line wires, coming from the power source. Typically, you’d connect the hot black wire from the power source to the traveler wire and the hot red wire from the power source to the first 3-way switch. For the second 3-way switch, you’d then connect the hot black traveler wire to the switch.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

You don’t need an electrician to change an outlet—but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t hire one. Working with electricity can be dangerous, not only for you but also for your home and the members of your household. There’s the risk of electrocution, poor wiring burnout, and electrical fire. When you hire a licensed electrician, you’ll have peace of mind knowing that your electrical outlets are installed correctly and up to code.

The wrong-sized wire can lead to several safety hazards, including structural fires, surges, power outages from tripped breakers, and electrocution. It’s important to follow the American Wire Gauge system and the National Electrical Code guidelines to safely wire a home. Electrical wiring is not safe for homeowners to handle and is best left to a licensed electrician.

Homeowners insurance policies will typically cover your cost to replace an electrical panel if damage occurs due to a covered circumstance such as fire, lightning, or certain types of accidents. Regular wear and tear or damage due to neglect might not be covered, so it's essential to review the policy details and consult with your insurance provider on the specifics of your coverage.

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