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Scott Nelson Electric Inc
4.9(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Scott Nelson Electric provided excellent service from start to finish. Our call was responded to promptly. The electrician arrived on time, quickly assessed the problem, and efficiently fixed it. He was very professional and did a thorough job. He respected our property and did a meticulous clean-up afterward. We are very pleased with the results. We highly recommend Scott Nelson Electric."
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+4

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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LSVG Electrics Inc
4.8(
57
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently worked with LSVG Electrics to install our Philips Hue smart recessed lights into our family room. To start, the electricians from LSVG were fantastic. They arrived promptly and began by walking through the plan, answering any and all questions along the way. Since we had no existing ceiling lights they had to run all new wiring, map out the placement perfectly, and handle ceiling cuts. They did all this flawlessly - so well done we did not even need to patch or repaint the ceiling. The fixtures sit completely flush, and the Philips Hue system provides incredible brightness as well as amazing color customization. LSVG made sure all wiring was up to code, provided a warranty and verified the lights were all communicating properly with each other as well as the Hue app before leaving. They cleaned up as much as they could of any slight mess they created during installation. The whole process was very seamless and stress-free! We look forward to workin with them again."
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+589

Response time7 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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No Static Electricity
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

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Warranties offered

"I have used No Static Electricity many, many times. Very fast response time and schedules within a week for services. Very personable and friendly service. This is my go-to for anything electrical. I highly recommend them!"
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+6

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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WIN Universal, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WIN Universal was awesome! He showed up when I expected him to and got to work right away. He verified the circuits and replaced the Breaker with a GFCI Breaker to protect all of outlets in my Kitchen. I plan to use him for all future electrical work."
Response time5 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Neighborhood Electric
4.5(
94
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The Neighborhood Electric crew was on time; worked quickly and efficiently. They kept us informed as to what was being done and asked us questions to be sure they were doing the job as we wanted it. Very pleased with their work and the results."
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+50

Response time5 days
48 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Imperial electric
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Daniel addressed a not so straightforward switch replacement that I had botched. Not only did have to install it right but also had to diagnose and replace the circuit breaker in the panel. He also had to further diagnose a wire that had been melted and address that as well. He showed great problem solving skills, cleaned up and was extremely professional and friendly. Even though the job took much longer than expected, he still only charged what he had initially stated. Would hire again."
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Elite Power Electrical Services, LLC
4.9(
62
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent job pulling new conduit and wire for 240V 50A kitchen electrical line as well as GFCi installs for toilet bidets. Punctual and very neat work, cleaned up all debris and left no holes in drywall! Upgraded panel with new circuit breaker for kitchen electrical line stove line. Highly recommended for this type of work."
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Response time1 day
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Mr Electrician
5.0(
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Customers say: Super punctual

"Ermir did wonderful work. Initially I had thought that I would need to upgrade my home's amperage to 200 amps in order to have a 220V outlet in my garage for a car charger. Ermir explained that I didn't need to upgrade in that manner, and that what I actually wanted could be done with my current amperage. This was great news as it saved me a lot of money. Additionally, the work was done quickly. When I had a slight issue on the day that I went to plug in my charger, Ermir came over to the house right away to solve it. I'm thrilled with the work that was done!"
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Response time11 hrs
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Parker Electric Company
4.7(
109
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Serving Elgin, IL and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Need to have a bunch of electrical work done in an unfinished basement. Ran new wiring, outlets, canned lighting through out the basement. Very happy with the work, and they were very helpful in making recommendations to meet my needs."
Response time8 hrs
194 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Elgin, IL

A whole-house surge protector blocks voltage spikes from lightning, grid issues, or even large appliances before they can fry your wiring or electronics. By diverting excess current at the main panel, it shields everything from your HVAC to your phone chargers and can extend the life of pricey appliances. Homeowners in storm-prone regions or with older panels see the biggest payoff, but any home that relies on sensitive electronics benefits.

Most whole-house surge protectors work for two to three years. Low-level spikes—too small to notice—hit your panel every day and slowly wear down the internal components. Once the unit’s capacity is depleted, it can’t prevent a larger surge, so plan to replace it on schedule (or sooner if a major lightning strike occurs) to keep your electronics and HVAC equipment safe.

A surge protector begins guarding your circuits the moment an electrician snaps it into place. Whether the spike originates from a nearby lightning strike or your fridge kicking on, the protector shunts the extra current to ground before it can reach outlets or hard-wired systems, such as your AC. That instant response is why a small upfront cost can save thousands in appliance repairs.

The unit mounts on or next to your main electrical panel. Type 1 models sit on the supply side, catching outside spikes before they hit the breaker. Type 2 devices snap inside the panel and tame surges that start within the house. Either way, placement at the panel lets the protector guard every circuit at once.

Plan to swap the device every three to five years—or sooner if you upgrade your panel, add high-demand appliances, or notice flickering lights and tripped breakers. Relying on a maze of power strips is another red flag that your current setup isn’t keeping up. Replacing the surge protector at these milestones keeps your electrical system on safe footing.

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