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You flip a switch and nothing happens. Or worse—you smell something burning near your electrical panel. These aren’t problems you can ignore or put off until next month.
When your electrical system acts up, it disrupts everything. You can’t run your dishwasher, charge your car, or feel safe turning on the lights. And if you’re like most homeowners in Palos Heights, your house was built in the 70s or 80s—which means your electrical panel is working harder than it was ever designed to handle.
That’s where we come in. You get a local electrician in Palos Heights, IL who shows up when promised, diagnoses the actual problem, tells you what it’ll cost before starting work, and fixes it so it stays fixed. No surprises. No return trips. Just reliable electrical repairs that let you get back to your life.
We’ve been doing this for 25 years. We know what goes wrong in homes like yours, and we know how to fix it fast.
We’re Jimco Electric, and we’ve been the go-to residential electrical service company in Palos Heights for over two decades. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured—which means you’re protected if anything goes wrong, and the work we do meets every code requirement.
Most of our calls come from homeowners dealing with urgent problems. Circuit breakers that won’t stop tripping. Outlets that stopped working. Lights flickering when the AC kicks on. These are the calls we handle every day, and we’re really good at them.
Palos Heights has a lot of older homes—beautiful houses with solid bones but electrical systems that weren’t built for modern life. You’re running computers, charging stations, smart home devices, and high-efficiency appliances on panels designed for a few lamps and a refrigerator. That’s why we do so many panel upgrades and circuit additions here. Your home needs more power than it did 40 years ago, and we make that happen safely.
You call or text us with your electrical problem. We ask a few questions to understand what’s happening and whether it’s an emergency. If it is, we prioritize your call and get someone out fast—usually same day.
When our electrician arrives, they’ll assess the situation and explain what’s wrong in plain language. No jargon. No upselling. Just a clear explanation of the problem and what it takes to fix it. Then we give you upfront pricing before we touch anything. You’ll know exactly what it costs, even if it’s 2 AM and your power is out.
Once you approve the work, we fix it. Our trucks carry most common electrical components, so we can usually complete the job on the first visit. After we’re done, we test everything to make sure it works properly and clean up completely. You get a warranty on the work, and if anything isn’t right, we come back and make it right.
That’s it. No drama, no runaround. Just professional electrical repairs done by licensed electricians who’ve been doing this for 25 years.
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Every service call includes a licensed electrician who’s been trained to handle residential electrical systems. You’re not getting a handyman or an apprentice working alone—you’re getting a professional who knows what they’re doing.
We handle the full range of electrical work. Emergency repairs when something stops working or becomes dangerous. Electrical inspections to identify problems before they become emergencies. Panel upgrades when your home needs more power. New circuit installation for EV chargers, hot tubs, or kitchen remodels. Electrical wiring repairs for outlets, switches, and fixtures throughout your house.
In Palos Heights, we see a lot of homes that need panel upgrades. The median home here was built in 1976, and those 100-amp or 150-amp panels can’t safely handle what you’re asking them to do today. If you’re adding an EV charger, you almost certainly need a service upgrade. We’ll assess your current panel, calculate your home’s electrical load, and recommend the right size upgrade—usually 200 amps for most homes.
We also offer discounts for military members, first responders, seniors, teachers, new customers, and students. Just mention it when you call.
For emergencies, we typically arrive the same day—often within a few hours depending on our schedule and your location in Palos Heights. If you’re dealing with a complete power outage, burning smell, sparking outlet, or any situation that poses an immediate safety risk, we prioritize your call.
For non-emergency work like adding a new circuit or upgrading a panel, we’ll schedule a time that works for you, usually within a few days. We respect your time, so we give you a clear arrival window and call ahead when we’re on our way.
Our trucks are fully stocked with common electrical components, which means we can resolve about 85% of emergency calls on the first visit. You won’t be waiting days for parts to arrive or dealing with multiple appointments for a single repair.
We give you upfront pricing before we start any work, so you’ll know exactly what it costs. The price depends on what needs to be fixed—a simple outlet repair costs less than a full panel upgrade.
For emergency calls, we charge a diagnostic fee to come out, assess the problem, and give you a quote. If you approve the work, that fee typically applies toward the total cost. We don’t believe in surprise charges or hidden fees, even during emergencies.
Panel upgrades in Palos Heights usually run several thousand dollars depending on the size of the upgrade and whether we need to update other components. New circuit installation for an EV charger typically costs less. Simple repairs like fixing a tripped breaker or replacing a faulty outlet are usually a few hundred dollars. We’ll always explain what you’re paying for and why it costs what it does.
If your home was built before 1990 and you’ve never upgraded the panel, there’s a good chance you need more capacity. Here’s how to tell: if your circuit breakers trip frequently, if you can’t run multiple appliances at once without losing power, or if you’re adding something that draws significant power like an EV charger—you probably need an upgrade.
Most homes built in the 70s and 80s have 100-amp or 150-amp panels. That was fine when homes had fewer electrical demands. Today, with central air, multiple computers, kitchen appliances, and potentially an electric vehicle, you need more capacity. A 200-amp panel is standard for modern homes.
Beyond capacity, older panels can have safety issues. Some brands like Federal Pacific and Zinsco are known fire hazards and should be replaced immediately. If your panel is warm to the touch, makes buzzing sounds, or shows signs of rust or burning, don’t wait—call us right away. Those are signs of serious problems that can lead to electrical fires.
Yes. We’re fully licensed, bonded, and insured to perform electrical work in Palos Heights and throughout Illinois. That means we carry liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage, so you’re protected if anything goes wrong during the job.
Being licensed also means we pull the proper permits for work that requires them, and we ensure everything meets current electrical codes. When we upgrade your panel or add new circuits, the work gets inspected by local authorities to verify it’s done safely and correctly.
A lot of homeowners don’t realize how important this is until something goes wrong. If you hire an unlicensed electrician and there’s a fire or someone gets hurt, your homeowner’s insurance might not cover it. And if the work doesn’t meet code, you could face problems when you try to sell your home. We handle all of that properly so you don’t have to worry about it.
Turn off the main breaker if you can do so safely, and call us immediately. A burning smell near your electrical panel is a serious safety issue that needs professional attention right away. Don’t ignore it or wait to see if it goes away.
That smell usually indicates overheating wires, a failing breaker, or loose connections inside the panel. All of these can lead to electrical fires. According to national fire data, electrical distribution systems are the third leading cause of home structure fires, and many of those start in or near the electrical panel.
While you’re waiting for us to arrive, don’t use any major appliances or electrical devices if possible. Keep family members away from the panel. If you see smoke, flames, or if the panel is hot to the touch, leave the house and call 911 first, then call us. We’ve handled hundreds of these situations over 25 years, and we know how to diagnose and fix the problem safely.
Yes, we install EV charger circuits regularly in Palos Heights. Most Level 2 home chargers require a dedicated 240-volt circuit with 40 to 50 amps of capacity. We’ll assess your current electrical panel to make sure it can handle the additional load, install the new circuit, and mount the charging station where you want it.
If your panel doesn’t have enough capacity for an EV charger, we’ll recommend upgrading to a 200-amp panel first. This is common in older homes. Trying to run an EV charger on an undersized panel is dangerous and will cause problems—your breakers will trip constantly, and you risk overheating the panel.
The installation typically takes a few hours to a full day depending on how far we need to run the circuit from your panel to your garage or driveway. We handle all the permitting and make sure everything meets code requirements. Once it’s done, you can charge your vehicle safely at home without worrying about overloading your electrical system.
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