At Hristo Brambarov we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Excellent! Thorough, thoughtful, collaborative and on-time. Replaced an existing dining chandelier and installed a new fan in the living room."
JOhn D on September 2024
At Hristo Brambarov we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Excellent! Thorough, thoughtful, collaborative and on-time. Replaced an existing dining chandelier and installed a new fan in the living room."
JOhn D on September 2024
West Suburban Electric, Inc., has been serving the Chicago metro area since 2013, with over 24 years experience. West Suburban Electric, Inc., is dedicated to customer satisfaction. Our technicians are trust-worthy, dependable and ready to serve and complete your project big or small. We pride ourselves on in providing dependable service, fair prices, professional electrical and lighting along with quality workmanship. No matter your needs we look forward to serving you . Call today 630-777-9913, accepting all major credit cards!
"Good"
Pavan S on April 2023
West Suburban Electric, Inc., has been serving the Chicago metro area since 2013, with over 24 years experience. West Suburban Electric, Inc., is dedicated to customer satisfaction. Our technicians are trust-worthy, dependable and ready to serve and complete your project big or small. We pride ourselves on in providing dependable service, fair prices, professional electrical and lighting along with quality workmanship. No matter your needs we look forward to serving you . Call today 630-777-9913, accepting all major credit cards!
"Good"
Pavan S on April 2023
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They installed a 30-amp Dryer outlet for my electrical/heat-pump dryer unit. Very efficient, friendly, and a great value. Great service and Devin was AWESOME! I'd definitely recommend them for other services."
Dipen S on June 2025
We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality of our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
"They installed a 30-amp Dryer outlet for my electrical/heat-pump dryer unit. Very efficient, friendly, and a great value. Great service and Devin was AWESOME! I'd definitely recommend them for other services."
Dipen S on June 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.
"They replaced my electric panel. They gave me an estimation of the cost of the work and they stuck with it. They properly installed the panel and switches and finished on time. Also they answered my questions and were very friendly during the whole process. This made me feel comfortable with this project. We would hire Elburn Electric again."
David P on October 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.
"They replaced my electric panel. They gave me an estimation of the cost of the work and they stuck with it. They properly installed the panel and switches and finished on time. Also they answered my questions and were very friendly during the whole process. This made me feel comfortable with this project. We would hire Elburn Electric again."
David P on October 2024
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
At Rhodium Contractors we specialize in indoor & outdoor home renovation, as well as general handymen work. We are strongly committed to providing high-quality work and customer service. We offer free estimates and will work with you side by side on every aspect along the way. We uphold a high standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and responsibility in all of our jobs. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call in today and let us put our experience to work for you!
"did a good job"
Alicia J on May 2024
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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.
"The experience was great on time, reliable, and very clean "
Erick S on May 2025
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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.
"The experience was great on time, reliable, and very clean "
Erick S on May 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
We specialize in residential electrical remodeling with fully licensed and insured technicians. Be it an old home or new homes, we work on them all. We also perform free quotes, investigations/inspections, or even repairs if applicable. We upgrade/repair what was once old to new! Our aim is to bring your electrical vision to reality.
"Ben is icredible! Kind, curtius, knowledgable and a true professional of his work. Highly recommend"
Aki N on September 2024
We specialize in residential electrical remodeling with fully licensed and insured technicians. Be it an old home or new homes, we work on them all. We also perform free quotes, investigations/inspections, or even repairs if applicable. We upgrade/repair what was once old to new! Our aim is to bring your electrical vision to reality.
"Ben is icredible! Kind, curtius, knowledgable and a true professional of his work. Highly recommend"
Aki N on September 2024
We offer complete electrical service for residential and commercial properties. We will help you to add something new, or improve your existing system. With over 27 years of experience in the industry, we offer thorough practical and theoretical knowledge of electrical systems. Expert trouble-shooting and repairs. 4 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No after hours charges. Award winning.
"Needed ceiling fan installed plus connected to electrical source. He also assembled fan for us. Job was done well and all works perfect. Fee reasonable too."
Nancy A on May 2025
We offer complete electrical service for residential and commercial properties. We will help you to add something new, or improve your existing system. With over 27 years of experience in the industry, we offer thorough practical and theoretical knowledge of electrical systems. Expert trouble-shooting and repairs. 4 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No after hours charges. Award winning.
"Needed ceiling fan installed plus connected to electrical source. He also assembled fan for us. Job was done well and all works perfect. Fee reasonable too."
Nancy A on May 2025
Serving in Illinois, LAKE, MCHENRY, KANE, DUPAGE, COOK COUNTY, STORM ELECTRIC is your local electrical contractor specializing in RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL New Constraction and Remodeling electrical services. Our excellent customer service, workmanship and rates keep our customers comming back.
"I’ve been building houses for over 30 years. I’ve used many electrical contractors thru the years. Artur with storm electric has been my electrician for the last 7 years now. I would highly recommend him and his crews on any project as he is very knowable on all electrical projects."
Carlo B on May 2024
Serving in Illinois, LAKE, MCHENRY, KANE, DUPAGE, COOK COUNTY, STORM ELECTRIC is your local electrical contractor specializing in RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL New Constraction and Remodeling electrical services. Our excellent customer service, workmanship and rates keep our customers comming back.
"I’ve been building houses for over 30 years. I’ve used many electrical contractors thru the years. Artur with storm electric has been my electrician for the last 7 years now. I would highly recommend him and his crews on any project as he is very knowable on all electrical projects."
Carlo B on May 2024
Warning signs include outlets that no longer grip plugs securely, visible damage to the faceplate, unusual warmth, or discoloration around the outlet. If you notice sparking when plugging in devices, breakers that trip when the outlet is used, or detect burning smells, these indicate potentially serious problems requiring immediate professional attention.
A straightforward outlet replacement takes a qualified electrician about 30 minutes or less. However, if the outlet has significant damage or the electrician needs to diagnose underlying electrical issues, the repair might extend to a couple of hours. The timeline depends on the complexity of the problem, accessibility of the outlet, and whether additional electrical work is needed.
While simple outlet replacement is technically possible for homeowners with basic electrical knowledge, safety concerns make professional installation advisable. If attempting DIY repairs, you must properly shut off power at the breaker box and verify the circuit is dead using a voltage tester. Complex issues involving circuit problems or specialized outlets should always be handled by licensed professionals to ensure safety and code compliance.
There's no set replacement schedule for electrical outlets in good condition. Instead, replace outlets when you notice signs of damage, loose connections, or functionality problems. Outlets in older homes may need updating to meet current safety codes, especially if they lack proper grounding or are located in areas now requiring GFCI protection, such as kitchens and bathrooms.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlets contain specialized safety technology that monitors electrical current and quickly cuts power when imbalances are detected. These complex internal components make them more expensive than standard outlets. Additionally, they must be installed in specific locations to meet electrical code requirements, often requiring specialized installation techniques that increase labor costs.
Request verification of proper licensing and insurance coverage. Ask about their experience with similar repairs and their process for diagnosing electrical problems. Request a written estimate detailing parts, labor, and any potential additional costs. Inquire about warranties on their work and the expected completion timeframe. Also, ask if they'll inspect the circuit associated with the problematic outlet to identify any related issues.