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Reinhold Electric Inc
4.6(
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Serving Wood River, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1976

Free estimates

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
Response rate100%
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Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
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Serving Wood River, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jim was great!!!! We had been hit by lightning twice in 45 days!!!! He responded to us so fast!!! From initial call, Thursday....to installation Monday! That's incredible! He also installed a system on our picnic shelter by our pond! He had a BEAUTIFUL weathervane in his truck from MANY years ago...he gave it to us & put it on the picnic shelter. It looks Awesome! He makes me feel SAFE in my home again!!!! You can't go wrong with Jim!!!!!"
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+70

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Hoffmann Brothers
3.8(
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Serving Wood River, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1980

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I requested an estimate online through Angi and Better Business Bureau and was contacted the same day by Hoffman Brothers. They set up an appointment for a free estimate next business day. Hoffman Brothers contacted me before they came . The electrician arrived on time and listened to what problems I was having. To my surprise he not only diagnosed the short in my system and gave me a reasonable quote, he indicated he could fix it there and then. I gave him the go ahead, and had the parts necessary in his truck. He did a great job quickly on the spot and I didnâ t have to wait for an estimate and set up a later appointment. He even looked at another need I had not in the estimate. I recommend this company highly as they do clean fast work at a reasonable price."
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+14

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
4.8(
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Serving Wood River, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

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Emergency services offered

"Excellent work. Period. Barry not only replaced, but he improved and made it better. You get what you pay for. Called ahead, same day work, cleaned up after job was done. Will use them again for my plumbing needs. Thank you!!!"
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Solarize
5.0(
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Serving Wood River, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed a sub panel and my entire garage wired(7 120 outlets, 2 240 outlets, and a floodlight put in). They showed up gave a quick run threw and they knocked it out Whole process was quick and easy. Great work at a great price! Would definitely recommend!"
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

In the majority of cases, you can replace an outlet with a USB outlet. USB charging receptacles install in the same spot as standard outlets and any electrician worth their salt is more than familiar with the replacement process. Additionally, it’s possible to replace yourself, but only if you have prior experience with your home’s electrical system, as it requires handling of wires.

Choosing between 12- or 14-gauge wire for your house depends on the electrical requirements of the circuit. A 12-gauge wire is thicker and can handle more power, making it better suited for devices such as kitchen appliances, air conditioning units, or electric heaters.

A 14-gauge wire is thinner and can handle less electrical current than a 12-gauge wire. It's ideal for circuits with lower power requirements, such as lighting or general-purpose outlets in bedrooms or living rooms.

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

The size of the microwave you choose may change this answer, but for standard over-the-range microwaves, 120 volts and a three-prong grounded outlet is needed for your device.

Yes, you can splice electrical wires together to make them longer. If you follow the proper safety protocols and match the correct colors, you can save yourself from getting a brand-new circuit and add length to your wires to get them where they need to go.

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