Electra - City

Eddie was absolutely amazing and was extremely professional. We called him to help investigate why a microwave got burnt out & was smoking. He quickly returned my call and was onsite within an hour.

He determined that the microwave was not installed properly, needed to have its own dedicated breaker, and was not grounded properly. As he worked to address the issue, he uncovered several other issues with the electrical setup for the kitchen. For each issue he showed it to me, explained why it was unsafe, and presented a several options on how to proceed.

While making the repairs, he discovered several electrical boxes hidden behind drywall & tile, which he needed to gain access to in order to complete the repairs. Before he made each cut he gained my approval and every spot he opened up he gained access to hidden boxes. He did not make any unnecessary cuts in the wall!

Overall, Eddie was truly amazing and I would work with him again if I ever needed anything. I really appreciated how he showed and explained everything he found, as well as laying out the multiple remediation plans. He is extremely passionate about his work and it is reflected in his expert craftmanship.

I called them and spoke with Eddie about a flickering light issue I had in my laundry room. Before he even came out he' made a suggestion to me where I was able to fix it myself, and saved me the cost. That's outstanding service right there. Whenever I have another issue I will definitely call this company back. Thanks!

My wife and I decided to buy an electric cooking range, not knowing that I have to have a 240v outlet.
I looked around Yelp to search for help, and found Eddie, Electra City, with the highest/best review.
After talking to him, asking for an estimate, and seeing in person his work and service, I understand why he has such a good review.

Basically, Eddies is no BS, all work, and good price.
I'm glad I contacted him, and would call him in a heartbeat if I ever need any electrical-related help.

Eddie installed new switches in my breaker-box, installed new electrical line from the box to the kitchen for the new cooking range (and a separate one for special microwave).  It seemed like a lot of work, but he got it done in roughly 7hrs (his estimate was 6 to 7hrs, so he was right on target!)

I'd recommend Electra City to anyone.

I have given Eddie 5 stars as that is the highest allowed. He knowledgeable, is very hands on and diagnoses and solves the issues quickly. The moment he arrives he got straight to work without wasting any time and was fully prepared to diagnose and solve the problem. We have a relatively larger house with complex and sophisticated electrical system. I was impressed with the professional expertise to fix the problem. His fee is also very reasonable.
Highly recommended for any electrical job.

I've used Eddie at Electra-City 3 times now.  

The first time was to install a switch in my garage to control the garage door opener to get it up to code.  

The second time was to replace some switches with wi-fi switches that I bought for my home.  

The third time was to install two hard-wired ring security cameras to replace the existing lights in my backyard and balcony.  

Eddie was great all 3 times.  He's very knowledgeable, friendly, and charges a very fair price.  I would highly recommend him!

My parents' electricity was going out for the past couple of days due to the circuit breakers being loose.  I decided it was time to get an electrician to evaluate the situation and see what was going on. The house and the entire electrical system is original from the 1980's.  I came across Electric City and they had very good reviews so I decided to call them.

The electrician who showed up turned out to be the owner. He was very friendly from the start. I explained to him the situation and he immediately got to troubleshooting. He was able to determine the situation right away and explained to me everything he was seeing.

He was very honest in determining what needed to be replaced and what can stay. He even mentioned that it would be best to replace the entire box and all of its components but he would save me the money and get everything to be in excellent condition again.  

Overall, he replaced only what needed to be replaced and did it as if he was working at his own home.  Very honest work ethics and customer service. Price was very reasonable as well. Couldn't be any happier that I chose Electra City. Keep up the good work!

What a great experience....Wonderful company, Eddie was outstanding. We needed some troubleshooting done on our new home and some pendant lights installed....Eddie was not only responsive, but on time, Super Knowledgeable, Honest and definitely a perfectionist!  He offers Very Fair pricing and works quickly to keep the cost down!....I can't wait for him to come back to do our recessed lights!  Thank you Eddie.

Update, I am not sure if they are just incredibly busy or what but I have tried contacting them twice for additional work to be done and have not received any call back. A bit frustrating. :(

If you are looking for an honest electrician that knows his job, look no further than Eddie. I had reached out to Electra City to get 3 floodlights replaced. Eddie not only answered promptly and gave a firm quote, but was able to accommodate us on short notice due to a last minute cancellation. After reviewing the existing lights, he recommended switching out only 2 at this time and explained why. Despite the job taking a little longer than expected due to a small complication, Eddie honored the original estimate (that type of integrity is hard to come by these days). Without doubt, Eddie will be our go-to person for all our electrical needs. We wish him well!

If you are looking for someone who is honest, fair and knows what he's doing then Eddie is your guy. He came out to help me with some electric work in my crawlspace and garage. Eddie gave me options rather than quoting me the highest price. I recommend this company for anyone looking for a reasonable quote for quality work.

Eddie (the owner) and his crew were great!
I needed to have some troubleshooting done on some electrical problems which have been ongoing for a while. Eddie found and
resolved all of my issues in my home. I can't say enough great things about him! He is very knowledgeable, efficient, and a perfectionist!
He explains everything he is doing and why, and I learned a lot.
I was extremely happy with the results of his work! Eddie went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right and to my satisfaction, and his rates are reasonable! I will most definitely call
Eddie for any future electrical projects I may have!
I  highly recommend Eddie, his company and his crew!

Eddie was absolutely amazing and was extremely professional. We called him to help investigate why a microwave got burnt out & was smoking. He quickly returned my call and was onsite within an hour.

He determined that the microwave was not installed properly, needed to have its own dedicated breaker, and was not grounded properly. As he worked to address the issue, he uncovered several other issues with the electrical setup for the kitchen. For each issue he showed it to me, explained why it was unsafe, and presented a several options on how to proceed.

While making the repairs, he discovered several electrical boxes hidden behind drywall & tile, which he needed to gain access to in order to complete the repairs. Before he made each cut he gained my approval and every spot he opened up he gained access to hidden boxes. He did not make any unnecessary cuts in the wall!

Overall, Eddie was truly amazing and I would work with him again if I ever needed anything. I really appreciated how he showed and explained everything he found, as well as laying out the multiple remediation plans. He is extremely passionate about his work and it is reflected in his expert craftmanship.

I called them and spoke with Eddie about a flickering light issue I had in my laundry room. Before he even came out he' made a suggestion to me where I was able to fix it myself, and saved me the cost. That's outstanding service right there. Whenever I have another issue I will definitely call this company back. Thanks!

My wife and I decided to buy an electric cooking range, not knowing that I have to have a 240v outlet.
I looked around Yelp to search for help, and found Eddie, Electra City, with the highest/best review.
After talking to him, asking for an estimate, and seeing in person his work and service, I understand why he has such a good review.

Basically, Eddies is no BS, all work, and good price.
I'm glad I contacted him, and would call him in a heartbeat if I ever need any electrical-related help.

Eddie installed new switches in my breaker-box, installed new electrical line from the box to the kitchen for the new cooking range (and a separate one for special microwave).  It seemed like a lot of work, but he got it done in roughly 7hrs (his estimate was 6 to 7hrs, so he was right on target!)

I'd recommend Electra City to anyone.

I have given Eddie 5 stars as that is the highest allowed. He knowledgeable, is very hands on and diagnoses and solves the issues quickly. The moment he arrives he got straight to work without wasting any time and was fully prepared to diagnose and solve the problem. We have a relatively larger house with complex and sophisticated electrical system. I was impressed with the professional expertise to fix the problem. His fee is also very reasonable.
Highly recommended for any electrical job.

I've used Eddie at Electra-City 3 times now.  

The first time was to install a switch in my garage to control the garage door opener to get it up to code.  

The second time was to replace some switches with wi-fi switches that I bought for my home.  

The third time was to install two hard-wired ring security cameras to replace the existing lights in my backyard and balcony.  

Eddie was great all 3 times.  He's very knowledgeable, friendly, and charges a very fair price.  I would highly recommend him!

My parents' electricity was going out for the past couple of days due to the circuit breakers being loose.  I decided it was time to get an electrician to evaluate the situation and see what was going on. The house and the entire electrical system is original from the 1980's.  I came across Electric City and they had very good reviews so I decided to call them.

The electrician who showed up turned out to be the owner. He was very friendly from the start. I explained to him the situation and he immediately got to troubleshooting. He was able to determine the situation right away and explained to me everything he was seeing.

He was very honest in determining what needed to be replaced and what can stay. He even mentioned that it would be best to replace the entire box and all of its components but he would save me the money and get everything to be in excellent condition again.  

Overall, he replaced only what needed to be replaced and did it as if he was working at his own home.  Very honest work ethics and customer service. Price was very reasonable as well. Couldn't be any happier that I chose Electra City. Keep up the good work!

What a great experience....Wonderful company, Eddie was outstanding. We needed some troubleshooting done on our new home and some pendant lights installed....Eddie was not only responsive, but on time, Super Knowledgeable, Honest and definitely a perfectionist!  He offers Very Fair pricing and works quickly to keep the cost down!....I can't wait for him to come back to do our recessed lights!  Thank you Eddie.

Update, I am not sure if they are just incredibly busy or what but I have tried contacting them twice for additional work to be done and have not received any call back. A bit frustrating. :(

If you are looking for an honest electrician that knows his job, look no further than Eddie. I had reached out to Electra City to get 3 floodlights replaced. Eddie not only answered promptly and gave a firm quote, but was able to accommodate us on short notice due to a last minute cancellation. After reviewing the existing lights, he recommended switching out only 2 at this time and explained why. Despite the job taking a little longer than expected due to a small complication, Eddie honored the original estimate (that type of integrity is hard to come by these days). Without doubt, Eddie will be our go-to person for all our electrical needs. We wish him well!

If you are looking for someone who is honest, fair and knows what he's doing then Eddie is your guy. He came out to help me with some electric work in my crawlspace and garage. Eddie gave me options rather than quoting me the highest price. I recommend this company for anyone looking for a reasonable quote for quality work.

Eddie (the owner) and his crew were great!
I needed to have some troubleshooting done on some electrical problems which have been ongoing for a while. Eddie found and
resolved all of my issues in my home. I can't say enough great things about him! He is very knowledgeable, efficient, and a perfectionist!
He explains everything he is doing and why, and I learned a lot.
I was extremely happy with the results of his work! Eddie went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right and to my satisfaction, and his rates are reasonable! I will most definitely call
Eddie for any future electrical projects I may have!
I  highly recommend Eddie, his company and his crew!

No need to look elsewhere for first-class electrician service!  Eddie and team are the hardest, most knowledgeable and dedicated workers in this field.  

Eddie came promptly on a Sunday no less and provided me a free estimate on some electrical work I needed done to remedy a big goof by a prior electrician I used.  

He came promptly again a few days later to complete the work.  He was very diligent and left my place cleaner than when he arrived.

Again, no need to look elsewhere if you're looking for first-rate service in the Northwest Suburbs!

Eddie (owner) and his team and fantastic.  Called him for a emergency wiring issue I had.  He fixed that and also identified another critical wiring issue.  He is very thorough and also explains the process.  I would highly recommend calling him for anything.  He's also very engaged with the future of electricity (solar power). If you are considering something small to a larger project I highly recommend!  I'm going to have him come back and help me solar power the house!  

I've worked with a number of folks in the trade. This is one of the best experiences I've had.

Hire Electra City!!!

We needed some electrical work done in our home and had no idea where to start. After turning to Yelp we decided to try giving Electra-City a call. We were not disappointed!

Eddie returned our call almost immediately and after explaining our issue, he offered both a reasonable and competitive quote to get the job done and fast.

He was able to come the next day and was professional, knowledgable and informative every step of the way. He even made a separate trip to purchase a new outlet cover that we needed after the project was completed.

We had a great experience and are thoroughly happy with his work. We'd hire him again for any electrical projects in the future, without hesitation!

update: still recommend, but knocking off a star for two things.  Noticed broken old outdoor light fixture still attached.  Hope to have that cared for and had new jobs, but I waited for them to have time for me and never heard back... :(
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AWE.SOME.
I've had Eddie come out twice now, and both times he went above and beyond.

Work he's done for me:
1 - Replaced outdoor lighting fixtures on a low-voltage system.  Ensured current set up was safe, fixed shoddy work left by previous owners (like unsealed wire ends), and it looks BEAUTIFUL!  He also made a concerted effort not to damage my plants after I hopped around him frantically as he started working.

2 - Replaced normal outlets with GFCIs where they should be.  Eddie stands out in that he's clearly safety conscious and concerned about my family's safety.  Not in a fake way where he could have installed GFCI's everywhere, and in fact talked me out of some that I thought I needed.  Tested existing GFCIs.

3 - Replaced indoor lighting fixtures with new.  I'm pretty sure he got zapped while replacing one -- previous DIY owner did nothing to code, I've seen the dangling live wires and wrong colored wires in previous projects -- but he soldiered on, and everything looks GREAT! (Previous handyman made a muckery of simple light fixture replacement, but I had to remove the review due to threatening message from the business owner)

4 - Installed new remote receptors in ceiling fan.  Because I know how safety-conscious Eddie is, I tell my son he now has the safest ceiling fan in the entire house, because while Eddie had the fan down I know he made sure wiring was done right.

5 - This one's huge for me, and why I called him back for more work.  The grounding prong for the electric starter broke off my new Toro snowblower (wth?).  Of course I no longer had the receipt, so Toro wouldn't help and the repair places I called said I'd need to replace the starter at a cost close to a new snowblower.  My dad's an electrical expert but not as able to do the work he once did, so we knew someone should be able to simply replace the prong!  Eddie was the first who agreed to take a look and see if he could do this.  
  He could have oversold me any which way, but charged me almost nothing to replace the prong, and followed up with excellent advice to maximize its durability.  Advised buying a very short extension cord, plug into the new prong, wrap it around the snowblower handle, and plug in via that when using electric starter, to minimize impact to the new prong.  Brilliant!

6 - I asked for estimate to install a WIRED doorbell, as I've had nothing but problems with wireless doorbells at my last two houses.  Here again, he could have made some money, and gave me an estimate, but recommended I at least try a specific brand/model of wireless.  I did, and lo and behold it works...consistently...with awesome features such as ability to mute if I'm a work call at home.  

He did more, but I'm running out of time and characters.  Bottom line is that I feel Eddie is extremely conscientious about his work, takes pride in it, truly seems to care about electrical safety (but doesn't use that as a money-making ploy), is honest, and very affordable and fair in his pricing.  

That said, I haven't met others that work for the company, and in the past I've been disappointed when an otherwise great company sends out someone who does poor work.  But I do feel Eddie would stand by work done by anyone else in his company.

Eddie (the owner) of Electra - City answered my call for a quote to install a ceiling fan/light/remote combo quickly and gave a firm quote.
By luck he had an opening and he was able to do the work the next day.  

Eddie (the owner) was very professional, knowledgeable, efficient and verified every step in the process. He was meticulous in his measurement and did not leave a mess.

Overall the work was beyond 5 stars.  Electra - City was very reasonably priced especially compared to 2 other quotes I received over the phone.

I will use Electra - City  again when I have any electrical needs.

I would highly recommend Electra - City and Eddie! 5+++++ stars

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Here's the tasks needed to install a ceiling fan/light/remote combo without electric in the ceiling:

Install electric box in attic for ceiling fan in spare bedroom
Make ceiling electric box live for the new ceiling fan
Created hole in bedroom ceiling for fan to attach to electric box
Routed wires to bedroom wall switch from attic
Changed bedroom wall switch to control ceiling fan
Assembled ceiling fan with remote control and led lights
Installed ceiling fan in bedroom
Placed ceiling fan remote control holder next to light switch
Verified and explained all ceiling fan/light/remote  combo functions

After he completed the ceiling fan installation, I asked about some additional tasks that I needed done.  Eddie knocked those out in no time with a slight extra charge.

Additional tasks:
Raised dining room light 4 feet in a 20 ft lofted ceiling

Replaced a basement smoke detector (they only last 8-10 years)

Changed battery in smoke detector in a 20 ft lofted ceiling in bedroom

You can't beat Electra - City for great prices, work efficiency and perfection.

Electra-City had, by far, the best prices of any of the electricians that we discussed our kitchen remodel with.  The work is all quite good and Eddie is very precise in what he does.

However, be aware that he will require some extra management on your part.  Setting work dates will be up to you, and probably require a follow-up to confirm.  Eddie wants to get it right, but that means that work proceeds probably a lot more slowly that you'll expect.

All that said, Eddie knows his stuff.  Most of his work is in higher-end houses out in the suburbs, and it shows.

This company is the best. We had an urgent matter earlier this week and Eddie came the same day and fixed the issue quickly. He was very thorough and explained what he was doing. We won't use anyone else.

Edward of Electra provided the highest level of service possible.  I had Electra rewire electric in my attic, run electric for a new attic fan and install light fixtures in all my upstairs bedrooms.  Eddie was extremely knowledgeable, thorough and honest.  He puts the needs of the customer and the home first and exemplifies the utmost integrity throughout the entire process.  Electra was also very prompt and mindful of my project goals and objectives.  I really enjoyed working with Eddie and will become a repeat customer.  Thank you Electra for perfecting the customer experience!

I've worked with Eddie 3 times now and each time he has exceeded expectations. He is reliable and always picks up the phone without fail. It can be very frustrating when you have an emergency and get sent to voicemail with other contractors. He is available almost immediately every time I call and gets the job done quickly. What I love about him is that he takes the time to explain what's wrong and shows you how he fixes it so that you learn and can prevent it the same issue in the future. He even offered to talk on the phone with my fiancé if he had any other questions since he was not on site when Eddie fixed our issue. He is extremely friendly and knowledgeable and has very fair prices. Highly recommend him.

I got recessed lighting and fan/light combo installed all over my house. Out of the multiple quotes I got from various electricians, Eddie was the only one who actually recommended getting fewer number of lights per room than what the other guys told me. He is very hardworking, honest and passionate about his work. Not only is he an experienced and knowledgeable electrician, but he also has a great design sense. Most electricians will show up and ask you what you'd like to get done and give you a quote (and some will oversell). Eddie was able to make good suggestions from a design standpoint for placement of the lights and I could not be happier on how everything turned out. I would highly recommend Electra - City for a stress-free and high quality experience with any electrical project!

Wow what can i saw. HONEST HONEST HONEST. Eddie was here when he said he would be and solved my problem right away when another guy wanted to tear my mothers condo apart to find the short Eddie found it in 5 minutes and fixed tht and another problem we had. It's nice to find someone who is honest and just a great guy to talk with.

Eddie (owner) returned my call immediately. We had a light switch that had, in a very short time period, become a fire hazard. Although he and his team had a full schedule he worked us in very quickly. He was at our home around noon, quickly replaced the bad switch and was gone. Very efficient, professional and courteous. Would recommend.

We had a little snag in our original service appointment but Eddie made sure to make it right.  He took the time to explain the what he was doing and why when it came to fixing out can lights.  He helped us rearrange the lighting to best fit the room.  The work was excellent and professionalism was refreshing.  I would recommend Electra-City to anyone looking for quality electrical work.

Amazing. I've had many electricians -- these guys were super efficient, friendly, funny, focused, and all-round fantastic. The ceiling fan he installed had over 50 parts (screws, bolts & assorted thingies) and he assembled it perfectly in minutes. I'm already having them come back to do more work!!

Eddie came in and did a job that another established  company in the area said couldn't be done without extensive damage. His prices were extremely fair. He was pleasant, professional, and even cleaned up before leaving. I would highly recommend Electra-City for any electrical work. I am so glad I found them!

Eddie is the man. He will tell it to you straight and not jerk you around. His staff is courteous and friendly as well. As long as I live in the area and he's in the business, he's my go to guy for electrical work.

This is a great company! I encountered an electrical issue that I never expected. Eddie came out and was very knowledgable and fixed the issue quickly. They also have very reasonable rates, even on weekends! I would trust Eddie with any electrical issue that I would encounter in the future. You will be very satisfied when you use Electa-City!

We had Eddie replace three separate fixtures including an elaborate chandelier. Our ceilings are very high and he was able to complete the job quickly and in excellent fashion. His prices are very reasonable and he works quickly. I highly recommend him and will definitely use him again in the future.