With over 24 years of experience Steele Electric, Inc., is your solution for all your electrical needs. We are a family owned and operated business, and are fully licensed, bonded and insured. We offer a wide range of electrical services from maintenance and remodel to new construction for residential and commercial clients. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We are very proud of our reputation and protect it the only way we know how, by providing quality workmanship you can trust, skilled and knowledgeable electricians and an excellent rapport with our clients. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed! And don't be "shocked" when we show up on time and get the job done right!
"Nick Steele was very responsive, easy to talk to, answered my questions and got the job done quickly and correctly!"
Wendy W on September 2017
With over 24 years of experience Steele Electric, Inc., is your solution for all your electrical needs. We are a family owned and operated business, and are fully licensed, bonded and insured. We offer a wide range of electrical services from maintenance and remodel to new construction for residential and commercial clients. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We are very proud of our reputation and protect it the only way we know how, by providing quality workmanship you can trust, skilled and knowledgeable electricians and an excellent rapport with our clients. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship, so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed! And don't be "shocked" when we show up on time and get the job done right!
"Nick Steele was very responsive, easy to talk to, answered my questions and got the job done quickly and correctly!"
Wendy W on September 2017
Barrington Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals has over 12 years of hands-on experience, providing innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, with close attention to the details of each project we undertake. Please feel free to contact us today!!
"The technicians with Barrington were fantastic. Very pleased with process and will use again."
Julie G on February 2025
Barrington Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals has over 12 years of hands-on experience, providing innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, with close attention to the details of each project we undertake. Please feel free to contact us today!!
"The technicians with Barrington were fantastic. Very pleased with process and will use again."
Julie G on February 2025
With over 20 years experience in the Electrical industry, Laramie Technologies is your industry expert in McHenry county and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you
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Katessa M on April 2020
With over 20 years experience in the Electrical industry, Laramie Technologies is your industry expert in McHenry county and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you
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Katessa M on April 2020
With over 8 years of experience in the home improvement industry, Lana General Construction is your industry expert in Kane county and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"They did everything I asked, cleaned up all the debris. Couldn't ask for better service."
Steven B on September 2024
With over 8 years of experience in the home improvement industry, Lana General Construction is your industry expert in Kane county and the surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you are completely satisfied with our work. You can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you!
"They did everything I asked, cleaned up all the debris. Couldn't ask for better service."
Steven B on September 2024
Elburn Electric has serviced Illinois for over 20 years. From faulty switches to breakers, wiring issues, emergency exit light installation and testing, outdoor lighting for your building, panel replacements, room additions, finishing a basement to a new electrical service. We can also upgrade your lighting from florescent to LED. LAN cabling for your network wiring needs, removing existing old phone cabling, fire alarm system installations, and other low voltage needs. Elburn Electric has knowledgeable professionals you can trust that can get the job done. They will always work with you to find the best solutions to fit your needs and ensure deadlines are met and costs are kept under control. The Elburn Electric staff thoroughly enjoys working with customers and is made up of experts that are highly trained. We can manage any problem, big or small, regardless of the difficulty of your requirements.
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Walter S on March 2025
Elburn Electric has serviced Illinois for over 20 years. From faulty switches to breakers, wiring issues, emergency exit light installation and testing, outdoor lighting for your building, panel replacements, room additions, finishing a basement to a new electrical service. We can also upgrade your lighting from florescent to LED. LAN cabling for your network wiring needs, removing existing old phone cabling, fire alarm system installations, and other low voltage needs. Elburn Electric has knowledgeable professionals you can trust that can get the job done. They will always work with you to find the best solutions to fit your needs and ensure deadlines are met and costs are kept under control. The Elburn Electric staff thoroughly enjoys working with customers and is made up of experts that are highly trained. We can manage any problem, big or small, regardless of the difficulty of your requirements.
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Walter S on March 2025
Beckel Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Matt Beckel was very prompt, professional, knowledgeable, and very cost wise. Will highly recommend to others and will have him complete another project for us asap! Thank you Matt!"
Daryl M on April 2025
Beckel Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Matt Beckel was very prompt, professional, knowledgeable, and very cost wise. Will highly recommend to others and will have him complete another project for us asap! Thank you Matt!"
Daryl M on April 2025
Barrington Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals has over 12 years of hands-on experience, providing innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, with close attention to the details of each project we undertake. Please feel free to contact us today!!
"Arrived on time. Answered all my questions. Completed the job wonderfully. Left the house spotless"
Allyson M on May 2025
Barrington Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals has over 12 years of hands-on experience, providing innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, with close attention to the details of each project we undertake. Please feel free to contact us today!!
"Arrived on time. Answered all my questions. Completed the job wonderfully. Left the house spotless"
Allyson M on May 2025
At Apex Electrical, we leverage industry-leading tools to provide world-class service more efficiently. This approach allows us to pass savings onto our customers. We offer value-focused solutions tailored to meet our customers' needs. You will receive professional service from a qualified technician. Our team members are proficient in a comprehensive range of electrical services to cover your projects, big or small. Let us impress you today, receive quality work from people that are dedicated to bringing you value and knowledge with their work. Apex Electrical can provide you with information and solutions for your electrical needs.
At Apex Electrical, we leverage industry-leading tools to provide world-class service more efficiently. This approach allows us to pass savings onto our customers. We offer value-focused solutions tailored to meet our customers' needs. You will receive professional service from a qualified technician. Our team members are proficient in a comprehensive range of electrical services to cover your projects, big or small. Let us impress you today, receive quality work from people that are dedicated to bringing you value and knowledge with their work. Apex Electrical can provide you with information and solutions for your electrical needs.
Elite Power Electrical Services LLC] is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Great guy and great work.. he had good knowledge of what he was doing and got it done in no time .. "
Britto T on April 2025
Elite Power Electrical Services LLC] is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Great guy and great work.. he had good knowledge of what he was doing and got it done in no time .. "
Britto T on April 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
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.