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Avatar for Jarvis Electric Inc
Jarvis Electric Inc
4.7(
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Fixed Generator - InstallCeiling Fan - InstallCeiling Fan - Repair+21 more

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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Emergency services offered

"Jarvis Electric did all of the electric for our new build and has come back to add additional items that we have added since we have been in the home. Super responsive and quick to complete all requested work. Top notch service. Extremely reasonable price. I appreciate that they always keep a clean worksite and never leave a mess, even if coming back the next day to finish a job. I have not only used them for my home but referred them to my mom and dad as well when they needed work done. Great company with great people and really easy to deal with. They truly went above and beyond."
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Response time3 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Reinhold Electric Inc
4.6(
325
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeLightning Protection - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+12 more

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

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Emergency services offered

"Ron, our installer, was absolutely wonderful! He arrived on time, was pleasant, and efficient. Ron worked on New Year's Eve, was close to finishing his job, but could have stretched it into the next day. Rather than leaving us "in the dark," he worked until the job was completed that day. We appreciate all the hard work from Ron! We definitely recommend Reinhold for any of your electric needs!"
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Response time9 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CD Electric
5.0(
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station InstallationElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For BusinessElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - For Business - Materials Not Provided+17 more

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"CD Electric was fantastic. They added electrical outlets to the interior and exterior of my home and installed an exterior light. Chase was very thorough with the estimate he provided me and completed the job in the time he said it would take. I would definitely hire them again for any future jobs and I highly recommend them to anyone else."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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BRDA Electric, Inc.
4.5(
8
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not ProvidedElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade+10 more

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was on the fence about an electrical company. I have now for the last 4 years had BRDA electric complete all of my projects. Their staff from answering the phone to the technicians are top tier. They will get your project done and done right!"
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Commercial Job
Commercial Job

+61

Response time30 mins
109 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They put lightning rods on my house today. Very pleasant and quick to respond to my request. As far as quality it looks fine from the ground. Very neat and as I said pleasant and efficient."
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Indiana Illinois

+70

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Outdoor Lighting Solutions LLC
4.9(
35
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Outdoor Lighting - Plan and InstallOutdoor Lighting - Repair

Serving Washington Park, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

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"Daniel and Jeremy are the best at what they do. They show up on time and complete tasks quickly and efficiently and maintain lighting after installation with any needed tweaks. Not enough good things can be said about this company."
Holiday Lighting & Landscape Lighting
Holiday Lighting & Landscape Lighting
Holiday Lighting & Landscape Lighting
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Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No. Do not use a 14-gauge wire on a 20-amp outlet. A certified licensed electrician would know that the National Electrical Code (as per Section 240.4(D) subsection 3) requires 14-gauge wires to be used with a maximum amplitude of 15. Therefore, you should only use 12-gauge wires on 20-amp outlets.

A bigger breaker alone probably won’t fix your problem of frequent tripping. But if you upgrade an electrical circuit to a higher amp rating, or upgrade your breaker box to handle more amps, it could solve your tripping problems. Consult a qualified electrician about the best course of action.

You should never plug a normal 120v appliance into a special 240v outlet, as it can quickly burn out the appliance. This will cause irreparable damage to the appliance and, in worse case scenarios, cause damage to your circuit breaker. Check your appliance’s rating before plugging it into a 220v outlet to avoid electrical disaster.

It’s possible to distinguish a positive black wire from a negative black wire if you know what type of circuit the wires are in. If it’s an alternating current (AC), then black wires are positive. If it’s a direct current (DC), then black wires are negative. 

Sometimes, a circuit has two black wires. In that case, the positive black wire will be solid black while the negative black wire will have a white stripe on it. If you’re still unsure, you can use a multimeter to check.

GFCI outlets generally need to be replaced every 7 to 15 years, though some may fail in as little as 5 years, depending on usage. It is important to test them regularly. Signs that a GFCI outlet is failing or has reached the end of its lifespan include: no power coming from the outlet, the outlet not resetting when the 'reset' button is pressed, or the outlet not tripping when the 'test' button is pressed. If you notice any of these issues, it is time to replace the outlet, and it's best to contact an electrician to do so.

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