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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
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Volo Internet Plus Tech
4.9(
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Serving Tolono, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Job was done professionally and the installer of my outdoor antenna remained and assisted me with the set up and operation of my TV set up. Would definitely recommend and use again."
Response time3 days
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Edelman Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar
5.0(
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Serving Tolono, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Edelman, we’re your trusted local team for HVAC heating & cooling services around northern Illinois. We provide residential repair, replacement, installation, and maintenance.\n\nEdelman is built on 23 years of experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering the best service to every client and customer. We stand behind our work with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all service, repairs, and replacements.

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JP's Home Services
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Serving Tolono, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Jeff's years of experience and knowledge of home repairs, painting, dry walling, etc. are very apparent and he does quality work. He knows what he can do well and will recommend others if what is needed is not in his repertoire. He is pleasant, honest, and fair and will work with the client to find the best solutions. His prices are reasonable."
Response time2 hrs
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

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.

Amps describe the amount of energy that can flow through a circuit breaker. Every electrical device that’s attached to the breaker requires about 1.5 amps. While that equates to roughly 13 receptacles per 20 amps, using slightly fewer ensures that your circuit will always have enough energy for sudden power surges instead of tripping when one occurs. In general, 10 to 12 receptacles is recommended for a 20 amp circuit.

Yes, splicing wires can cause a fire if the splicing is done incorrectly. This is why splicing wires is a task best handled by electricians. One of the most common mistakes made when splicing wires is not using a wire connector. Without a wire connector, electricity flows unsheathed and can result in a home electrical fire.

Smoke detectors come in two different options: hardwired or battery-operated. While hardwired units are attached directly to the home’s electrical system, a battery-operated smoke detector only needs a simple battery for operation and can be placed virtually anywhere in your home. Some homeowners may mistakenly think their battery-operated units are hardwired in because all their units are interconnected, but many battery-operated units can operate within a smoke alarm network in your home.

Moving an electrical meter in your home depends on what your electric utility company allows. If you only want to move it a few inches, that may be no problem or only incur light fees. If you want to move it a significant distance, you may need to arrange a utility inspection and get permission, or your utility company may prevent it altogether.

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