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Avatar for Reinhold Electric Inc
Reinhold Electric Inc
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeLightning Protection - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+12 more

Serving Wood River, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Wood River, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Burnt electrical panel
Panel replacement
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+14

Response time10 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
Avatar for Tri-State Water, Power & Air
Tri-State Water, Power & Air
4.8(
37
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Wood River, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

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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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Services by electricians can quickly get expensive, but there are a few ways you can save money in the process:

  • Bundle multiple jobs done at the same time to save on trip fees or flat fees for individual projects.

  • Get at least three quotes for service to find the best deal.

  • Buy fixtures, switches, outlets, and other materials beforehand to avoid product markup.

  • If you feel comfortable with it, have an apprentice or journeyman complete the work under the supervision of a master electrician. These electricians in training tend to charge less per project.

No, it doesn’t matter which of the two wires goes on each of the two switch terminals. Just be sure to put the ground wire in the correct terminal. The ground wire is either green, bare copper, or green with a yellow stripe. The other wires are hot wires and are typically black. They can be used interchangeably.

It is possible to change a light fixture by only flipping the light switch, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Exercising extra caution when working with electricity is always important. Take the extra few minutes at your electrical box to cut the power at the circuit breaker. Once you’ve flipped the circuit breaker and the light switch, use a voltage tester to confirm the power has been turned off.

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