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You’re dealing with flickering lights that won’t quit, a panel that can’t handle your AC and EV charger at the same time, or a burning smell that makes your stomach drop. These aren’t minor annoyances. They’re safety risks that keep you up at night.
When we finish the job, your lights stay steady. Your breakers stop tripping every time you run the dryer. Your electrical panel actually does what it’s supposed to do—distribute power safely without overheating or failing.
You’re not wondering if something’s about to catch fire. You’re not calling three more electricians for second opinions. You’re done with the problem, and you can move on with your day knowing it was handled by a licensed electrical contractor who’s seen this exact issue hundreds of times before.
That’s what 25 years of emergency electrical work gets you—real solutions that hold up, not temporary patches that fail in six months.
We’ve been the go-to residential and commercial electrical company in Steele, IL for over two decades. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured—not because we have to check boxes, but because you deserve protection when someone’s working inside your walls with 240-volt circuits.
We focus on emergency electrical repairs because that’s where homeowners need help most. When your power goes out, your panel overheats, or you smell burning plastic near an outlet, you can’t wait three days for a callback.
Steele homeowners are dealing with the same electricity cost spike hitting the rest of Central Illinois—bills jumping 20% or more compared to last summer. That means your electrical system is working harder than ever, and older panels aren’t built to handle the load. We see it every week: circuit breakers that can’t support an EV charger, a heat pump, and an electric range all running at once.
You call or text, and we pick up—even if it’s 9 PM on a Saturday. We ask a few questions to understand what’s happening, and if it’s an emergency, we’re on our way. No runaround, no “we’ll get back to you Monday.”
When we arrive, we assess the issue and explain what’s wrong in plain terms. You’ll know what needs to happen, why it needs to happen, and what it costs before we start. If your panel needs an upgrade to handle modern electrical loads, we’ll tell you. If it’s a simple fix, we’ll tell you that too.
We handle the work—whether that’s replacing a faulty breaker, upgrading your electrical panel, adding a circuit for your EV charger, or tracking down why your lights flicker every time the furnace kicks on. We pull permits when required, follow code, and make sure the job passes inspection.
Once we’re done, your electrical system works the way it should. You’re not sitting there hoping it holds up. It just works.
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We handle the electrical issues that actually matter to Steele homeowners. That includes panel upgrades for homes that still have 100-amp service trying to power modern appliances. It includes adding dedicated circuits so your EV charger doesn’t trip the breaker every time you plug in. And it includes emergency repairs when something’s sparking, smoking, or just plain not working.
If you’re one of the ComEd customers in Illinois eligible for up to $2,000 in EV charger rebates, you need a qualified installer to claim that money. We handle the installation, the permitting, and the code compliance required to get your rebate approved. A DIY install might save you a few bucks upfront, but it won’t qualify—and it could burn your house down if you wire it wrong.
Steele residents are seeing the same electricity cost increases hitting the rest of Central Illinois. June bills that used to run $225 are now pushing $492. When your electrical system is outdated or overloaded, it’s working harder and costing you more. Upgrading your panel, fixing faulty wiring, and adding circuits where you need them can actually reduce the strain on your system and lower your risk of expensive damage.
We also offer discounts for military, first responders, seniors, teachers, new customers, and students. If you’re serving the community or just trying to keep your home safe, we’re not going to price you out.
Your panel needs an upgrade if your breakers trip constantly, you smell burning near the panel, or you’re adding high-draw appliances like an EV charger or heat pump and your current setup can’t handle it. Most homes built before 2000 have 100-amp or 150-amp panels, and those weren’t designed for today’s electrical loads.
If you’re running a Level 2 EV charger, an electric range, a heat pump, and central AC all at once, a 100-amp panel will struggle. You’ll see flickering lights, tripped breakers, and in worst cases, overheating that can start a fire. A 200-amp panel upgrade gives you the capacity to run modern appliances safely without overloading your system.
We assess your current panel, calculate your actual load requirements, and recommend an upgrade only if you need it. If your panel can handle what you’re using, we’ll tell you that too. But if it’s maxed out or showing signs of failure, an upgrade isn’t optional—it’s a safety issue.
Turn off power to that circuit immediately if you can do it safely, and call an emergency electrician. A burning smell means something’s overheating—wires, connections, or components inside your panel or outlet. That’s not a “wait and see” situation. It’s a fire hazard.
If you see smoke or flames, get out and call 911 first. Electrical fires spread fast, especially behind walls where you can’t see them. Don’t try to investigate or fix it yourself.
Once the immediate danger is handled, we come out and find the source. Sometimes it’s a loose connection that’s arcing. Sometimes it’s an overloaded circuit. Sometimes it’s old wiring that’s degraded and needs replacement. Whatever it is, we fix it so it doesn’t happen again. Burning smells don’t go away on their own, and ignoring them is how small problems turn into total losses.
You can technically install your own EV charger, but you’ll void your rebate eligibility, risk failing inspection, and potentially create a serious fire hazard. ComEd’s rebate program requires a qualified installer, proper permitting, and code-compliant work. DIY installs don’t qualify.
More importantly, Level 2 EV chargers run on 240-volt circuits. If you wire it wrong, the charger can overheat to 350°F and catch fire. We’ve seen improperly installed chargers that melted outlet boxes and burned through drywall. That’s not a risk worth taking to save a few hundred dollars.
We install EV chargers correctly the first time. That means running a dedicated circuit, installing the right breaker, mounting the charger to code, and pulling permits so everything passes inspection. You get your rebate, your charger works safely, and you’re not lying awake wondering if your garage is going to burn down overnight.
Flickering lights when a large appliance kicks on usually means your circuit is overloaded or you have a loose connection somewhere in your electrical system. Your AC and furnace draw a lot of power when they start up, and if your wiring or panel can’t handle the surge, your lights dim or flicker.
Sometimes it’s a shared circuit issue—your lights and your HVAC system are on the same circuit, and the startup draw pulls voltage away from the lights momentarily. That’s a wiring problem that needs to be fixed by adding a dedicated circuit for your HVAC equipment.
Other times, it’s a sign that your panel is undersized or your main connections are loose. Loose connections create resistance, and resistance creates heat. That’s how electrical fires start. We trace the issue, find the weak point, and fix it—whether that’s tightening connections, adding circuits, or upgrading your panel so everything has the power it needs without overloading.
Panel upgrades typically range from $1,500 to $4,000 depending on your current setup, the size of the new panel, and whether we need to upgrade your service line from the utility. A straightforward swap from a 100-amp to a 200-amp panel with no major complications falls on the lower end. If we’re also relocating the panel, upgrading the meter base, or running new circuits, costs go up.
We give you an upfront price before we start. You’ll know exactly what it costs and what you’re getting. No surprises, no “we found more problems” upsells halfway through the job.
Panel upgrades aren’t cheap, but they’re a lot cheaper than replacing your house after an electrical fire. If your panel is outdated, overloaded, or showing signs of failure, upgrading it protects your home and gives you the capacity to add modern appliances without worrying about tripping breakers or overheating wires. It’s an investment in safety and functionality, not just a box on the wall.
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency electrical services because electrical problems don’t wait for business hours. If your power goes out, your panel starts sparking, or you smell burning at 2 AM, you need help now—not Monday morning.
We answer the phone after hours, on weekends, and on holidays. If it’s a true emergency—something that’s a safety risk or leaving you without power—we come out and handle it. That includes power outages, electrical fires, exposed wiring, panel failures, and anything else that can’t wait.
Emergency service costs more than scheduled work because we’re dropping everything to help you right now. But when you’re dealing with a dangerous electrical issue, the cost of waiting is a lot higher than the cost of fixing it immediately. We’ve been doing emergency electrical work in Steele for 25 years, and we’ve seen what happens when people wait. It’s never worth it.
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