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Imperial electric
5.0(
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - InstallElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Materials Not Provided+8 more

Serving Watseka, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"This professional is thorough, communicative, knowledgeable, reasonably priced, very clean, time conscious, excellent listener, PROMPT, inspects for other electrical issues, not pushy, but will inform, very polite, and a REAL person you can be comfortable with and will earn the trust he deserves, not simply expect it. Finally, prior to final payment, he will review all work on contract, ensure everything is working, and you are satisfied is his serious objective. Very pleased and honored to recommend this professional. Don’t think his price is beatable, I SURE TRIED without compromising integrity of work."
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Watseka, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

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Emergency services offered

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game.\nWe provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.

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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Watseka, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"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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Response time1 day
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
Pittman heating and cooling llc
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Watseka, IL and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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"Needed a new thermostat installed because my other one didnt work right. He came out, put a new one in, made sure it worked fully and completed the job. Have had no issues with my new thermostat. Scott is friendly, knowledgeable, and down to work. I appreciate his help."
Furnace install
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Master Builders
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

Serving Watseka, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Master Builders after hours late one Tuesday evening and promptly received a phone call back the next morning. Larry came out to my house that same morning and met with my husband. He gave me a very reasonable quote compared to what other companies previously had almost to where I was skeptical my husband had left out a few details. I called Larry just to confirm details and he offered to come back by a little later in the afternoon once I had gotten home from work just to go over everything with me. He reassured me of all the details and told me it would be no problem. Larry returned Friday morning and we could not be happier with the job he did. The doors look better than I ever could have imagined. Larry really is a jack of all trades and we are very lucky we chose to use him. He will forever be our go to handyman and just a great guy all the way around. THANK YOU MASTER BUILDERS!!!"
 finish basement
 kitchen remodel
22 by 26
 2500 sqare feet
 10 by 12

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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, GFCI breakers are required for all outdoor outlets. This code requirement applies to all outlets located on balconies, decks, patios, and other outdoor lounge spaces. In addition, outdoor outlets need to have watertight covers that provide protection when cords are plugged in. If you have an older home that may not be up to code, it's a good idea to also ask your electrician about adding GFCIs to some indoor areas. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and any other areas of a home that are commonly exposed to moisture should have GCFI breakers.

In most cases, line wires are located at the bottom of a panel or device, while load wires are located at the top. Line wires are generally black, while load wires are typically red or black. To tell for sure, you can use a multimeter or volt pen to test the wire. A live or line wire will always carry a charge, while a load wire will only carry a charge when it’s in use.

By nature, two-prong outlets aren't grounded—but the box they run to might be, which makes them safer. The safest way to test if an outlet is grounded is to purchase a circuit tester, which cost about $20 at home improvement stores. 

If you discover your outlet (or outlets) aren't grounded, know that this greatly increases your risk of personal injury and electrical fires. You may want to consider installing new three-prong ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) outlets. On average, the cost to install GFCI outlets is about $210 per outlet.

There are several things to try to repair a broken outlet. Whether it's fixable or not may depend on the problem and the type of outlet itself. Start by testing the circuit with an electrical tester and ensuring the breaker switch to the circuit functions as it should. Loose wires are sometimes the culprit and are repairable by fixing the connections. 

If you strictly adhere to electrical safety rules, including assuming that a circuit is hot until proven otherwise, and have some knowledge of how an electrical circuit works, you can likely replace a light switch by yourself without too much trouble. However, it's always advisable to call a nearby electrical pro to do the job if you're unsure of any steps necessary to change a light switch. 

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