Kinetic Energy

Big shout-out for Ivan and David from Kinetic Energy, who recently came out to install a new light fixture in the bedroom and a new outlet in the basement. I am always impressed with the high level of service from all of the electricians at Kinetic, but was especially amazed when I saw how carefully Ivan and David had protected the bedroom from any dust from the installation - they covered the bed and rug with lots of plastic sheeting and wore booties inside the house. Both were installed perfectly! Thanks again...

I used Kinetic Energy after a lackluster experience with another company. Kinetic has been a joy to work with (though no one wants electrical issues!).  

Even when they are busy, they are quick to respond and they always arrive on time and are able to identify issues and fix anything that's needed. Even for scheduled light fixture installations, they've been quick and always keep me informed of what they've done and work efficiently.  They've also always cleaned up spotlessly which is always helpful.

Solid, trustworthy electricians.

Arrived on time, got the job done (fixing a previous job by another provider that didn't go well that I didn't want to come back), and cleaned up the work area in my condo. All for a very fair price.  Will call them again for my next electrical project!

I cannot tell you how often Ted and his team at Kinetic have helped me. From Traci on the phone calming me down (because electric freaks me out) to David installing lights I appreciate them above and beyond. Knowing I can trust them and that they are a call away to support this old house is a comfort. Thank you!

Needed two new light fixtures installed.  There was a mix up on schedule but they were able to send someone same day.  Issac did a great job and made sure everything back in place.

Excellent service and great value! We had Kinetic upgrade our electrical service last summer and highly recommend them!

I used Kinetic Energy for big project; second story remediation removing existing knob and tube.  I can't say enough positive things about my experience.  Ted, Ivan, Isaac and Carlos did great work.  They were punctual, respectful, friendly, and cleaned up every day they left. They know how to get around old Oak Park houses.  Communication was very good. I added a few things to the project list and they were patient with me and happy to complete all of the additional work.  I would not hesitate to hire them again.

I am going to make this as short as possible without skimping on the important details.

Purchased a home in Forest Park which required some outdoor electrical work to be completed to be in compliance with the Village Inspector's requirements. It is my understanding that this is very basic work and most older homes in the Village require this work upon sale.
Hired Kinetic based on recommendation from my agent and Yelp/Facebook/Nextdoor reviews. The prior owner received a quote of $1200 for the work from another company - I sent that estimate to Kinetic and asked if they could match it. They sent out someone to take a look and afterwards quoted me at $1400 via email. I agreed to the $1400 (also via email) as the company was so highly rated and I wanted it to be done correctly.
Sequence of events:
1. Work was performed - required the power to be out from 8am to around 5pm on a weekday.
2. Village inspector and Kinetic rep returned to do the post-work inspection. The work failed inspection. I'm not exactly sure how you fail inspection on a routine job.
3. They came back on a Saturday morning to correct the work. Re-inspection occurred 4 days later and it passed. I was told more than once that they would be reducing the bill due to my pain and suffering - having failed inspection and because we had to have our power out for another 3 hours to have the issue corrected. At this point I was still considering a 3/5 review as the rep was very apologetic about this whole mess and came out on a weekend as we are WFH during the week and need power.
4. Received the invoice totaling $1712 due after a $250 pain and suffering discount. Emailed them back as I'm not sure how $1400 became $1,962 when it was supposed to be less than the original estimate for my trouble. They said they had a conversation with my husband about additional charges? No way in hell that happened. Nonetheless, they said it happened when the in person estimate was made. However, we received the written estimate for $1400 after the in person estimate. Anything that was (or wasn't) discussed should have been reflected in the written estimate.
5. They agreed to $1400 to put this job behind us and we paid it so I could be done with the mess as well.
I have all of this in writing and I keep meticulous notes on anything that I pay for. I didn't even want to waste any more keystrokes on this, but since I hired them partially based on Yelp reviews, I felt that I needed to share my experience. I am giving them 2 stars only because everyone was pretty pleasant. Just wish it would have turned out better.

They also drilled a large screw through my newly-finished porch. No warning on that. Picture attached.

Great communication and great quality of work. Their team explains things very well and gives you options. That's always a good thing. Will continue to use Kinetic for all my electrical needs!

It's been hard to find a great electrician but Kinetic has been wonderful. I believe Doug helped us both time.  First time, what we thought would be expensive was not.  That was great news.  Second time, he fixed everything great.  Honest and great company to work with.

Kinetic has been great,  as a single mom, who works full time, not in the electrical industry. I am so  grateful to have a company like Kinetic out there.  I am a new home owner, and the home I purchased needed some upgrades. Kinetic responded to my needs, sent someone out immediately. The work was completed in a timely fashion and I was not overcharged,  which was my biggest fear. I will continue to use and recommend Kinetic. If you want fair outstanding service Kinetic won't let you down.

The two people who came to install a ceiling fan, two sconces, and add a switch in a vintage apartment were efficient and knowledgeable. $125/worker/hour which seems like the standard rate, with no dilly-dallying.

We had an electrical issue come up and Kinetic Energy responded immediately. We were under a time constraint and Tracy called back and was able to schedule an electrician the next day. Carlos was able to find the problem and solve it immediately. Both Tracy and Carlos are true professionals. It is so hard to have someone call you back let alone do a great job. kinetic energy did both. They will be our go-to from here on out.

Shout out to Douglas who was amazing!! He was very kind and polite. He installed the new light fixture and offered to take the old one as well as recycle the box of the new one. The finished job looks amazing!

Absolutely great company to deal with from initial quote, consultation, customer service and installation point of view. The entire team was a pleasure to deal with, and communicated throughout the process for install, permits, and inspections. We had some new power sockets installed for our laundry area and the job was very neat and smooth. Would highly recommend and will be working with Kinetic again in the future!

I used Kinetic for a variety of small projects at a building I used to own in Oak Park. Always did quality work. The electricians were always friendly and great about explaining what was wrong. Would always recommend them.
Kinetic installed a motion-sensor light on my garage. Less than a year after it failed. Called them. They check the records, called me back within an hour and had a guy out here by noon. He tested it and it was defective. Three hours later I had new light on my garage at no cost.

Words can explain how pleased I am with the job done by Team Kinetic Energy.   This is the second time I've used this company and again, I am pleased with what was done.  I will call on Kinetic Energy each time for all of my home improvement needs.

Called to have some GFCI outlets and a faulty light switch replaced.  All were fixed in no time, they even identified another outlet that needed to be upgraded to a GFCI per code which was appreciated.  The electrician was very polite and explained the work being done.  Also had them evaluate the safety of my microwave circuit, checked the wiring and connections and breaker.  Appreciate the safety precautions taken as electrician wore shoe coverings and a mask while in my home.  Would use them again for sure, great local business.

I recently purchased a house and needed to do a few repairs to the electrical system to get it up to code. Ted from Kinetic came out to do an inspection and provide an initial estimate. He was very friendly, thorough and talked through several repair options to fit within my budget constraints. Specifically, I had to have an old electical panel removed, my meter moved, and the system correctly grounded and bonded to the water line.

The team that performed the work did everything exactly as described in the estimate, and it only took a few hours. I was extremely happy with the quality of the work and would absolutely use Kinetic again for future electrical work.

We turned to Kinetic Energy a couple years ago on the recommendation of a neighbor, after another electrician did some inadequate work.  They're now the only electricians we'll work with.  They have installed lights and ceiling fans and wired our 1914 house for ethernet.  

Recently we had a couple scary incidents with the old cloth-covered wires... what seemed like shorts in two different spots in the house.  They showed up same-day to fix everything, and took extra time to explain to us what had happened.  It's a relief to know we're safe in our house!

Doug and Carlos just installed 4 inch can lights in the living room of my new house, and the room looks terrific - a vast improvement!  Doug and Carlos were on time, very professional, did a great job - just great guys.  They moved the furniture for me and cleaned up afterwards - couldn't even tell that they had been there, except for the beautiful new lights.  

Can't recommend them enough.

Joan A

Kinetic to the rescue! Even in the middle of a pandemic,  I was able to get an apt to fix much needed lighting issues  in my house! I have used them once before and was so happy to have them back... even got to meet Ted! So friendly, knowledgeable and fast! I would highly highly recommend Kinetic for anything electrical that you need! Awesome people all the way around!!

I continued to use Kinetic for a slew of electrical projects around my home until I moved June 2016. The projects included several repairs, the replacement of numerous lighting fixtures, and the installation of an electric baseboard heater in a finished basement. I am sure the total spent far exceeded several $k, and I am sure I got great value for my $$.

During the course of my time working with Kinetic, I met several of his crew members and came to trust each and everyone of them. But no matter what, Ted, the owner, always answered the phone, returned calls promptly, scheduled all projects, and dropped by the house often to inspect work. I will miss the reliability and craftsmanship of Kinetic. I wish them the best.

I would give Dan from Kinetic Energy 5 stars but the business as a whole 3-4 stars. Dan was a pleasure to work with. He is extremely efficient and his work is very clean and presentable. I was not too impressed with the proposal process. Multiple items were missed resulting in our house not passing the city building inspection. It will cost an extra $1,500 more then initially quoted (I didn't know this till the 1st job was completed and the city said we didn't pass inspection). It was not a pleasant surprise when when you have already spent thousands. Just be aware the price on the proposal might not be all you have to pay.

Ted was very responsive to my email and finding a time that worked for both of us. Dan and one other person showed up right on time. I actually thought they were just going to provide an estimate and leave, but they did all the work right on the spot. The dimmer I purchased didn't work so I need to return it, but Dan said once the new one comes in, he will come in and install it for free. This was a real nice surprise and obviously something he didn't have to offer. The job took 2 hours. They were both a pleasure to work with and will be my go-to electricians in the future.

I set up an appointment to have someone come out and look at a crackling noise in a light switch. I then googled the symptoms and found out that I just need to replace the switch. I called Kinetic back and canceled my appointment. They called me back 20 seconds later and gave me a helpful tip on how to install the switch.

Kinetic Energy since then has worked on my parents house and mine in Oak Park and we have both been very happy with their service and friendly personable electricians.

Where to start....  Ted is a true professional, we received the quote promptly and were able to schedule an appointment on the spot. Carlos showed up exactly at 9am and dove right in. Extremely friendly guy who knows his stuff. Local guy who lives in the OP area most of his life. Not only did he do the job assigned perfectly, he fixed two of my doors!!! We are now continually feeding them more jobs as I type this. Highly recommended!

Edit: Carlos came back to label the fuse box today. He was searching for some wires that were not contacted. He found two large gaps where my current contractor left where the new rooms met the main house. If he didn't find these I would be in a world of hurt come the next storm! At this point, I can not recommend high enough!

Can't say enough good things about Kinetic Energy!  Their communication and customer service are always on point.  We've used them for our electrical needs in our own home and as an interior designer we recommend them to our clients as well.  There quotes have always been affordable and fair.  Thanks so much Kinetic!

Kinetic replaced three light fixtures in my new condo, removed two can lights, reconfigured some wall switches (reducing the number of switches I had) and put a fan/light in my living room where there was no pre-existing overhead light. This required cutting two holes in the ceiling and took some time. Both electricians were very professional and worked diligently. They were very clean, setting up a plastic tent-like thing to make sure dust/debris was contained when they cut into the ceiling. I'm really pleased with the work and would definitely recommend Kinetic!

Worked with Ted on a job in La Grange Park. He and his crew did a great job running 2 lines to the Space Pak central air system we installed. Pricing was fair has well. All work completed in a timely manner. Thanks Kinetic Energy. Sincerely Ted Assured Air.

Typical contractor who doesn't commit. Came for a walk thru for an estimate but no follow up and no estimate.

I had a problem that two other local electric companies couldn't fix - pulling wire up to a second floor laundry to turn a 20 amp outlet into a 30 amp outlet.  Well, one of them wanted to charge a small fortune to attempt it, and another said he didn't think it could be done.  Carlos came out with a helper, looked things over, and had me fixed up the same day.  He stopped by later with two cover plates to choose from, which he didn't even have to do, in my opinion.  Was super professional and friendly the whole time.  And the price I paid was reasonable.  

So it's not like I hope I have future electrical problems or anything, but if I do I'm never calling anyone else as long as I live in River Forest.

The 5 star reviews of Kinetic are real. I found them because of the high Yelp reviews after having a strange problem where half of my kitchen was out of power. From the very first call, the team at Kinetic was excellent! The dispatcher was so pleasant and they were able to send someone out immediately... a big save considering my fridge was without power. The crew member that showed up was extremely professional. Even though my house was all ripped up (we are redoing floors) he wore booties to not track any additional mess. He got right to work and within 45 minutes we were back on! He explained the issue to me very clearly (no ground on the ceiling fan, who knew?!) and answered all my questions. No gimmicks here, just a great company.

We've used Kinetic Energy twice in the past year -- one job was a small job (running a new light switch), and the second was much bigger (upgrading our service to 200 amps). Both experiences were great -- everyone was super nice and professional, the work was clean and detailed, and the cost was fair. I've felt burned in the past with residential electrical contractors -- but Kinetic are by far the best I've hired, and wouldn't hesitate to use them again. THANKS!

We've used Kinetic Energy for some small jobs and liked them very much.  Just recently we hired them to (1) to remove an existing dual bulb motion sensor floodlight and then, in it's place, set up a Ring-brand motion sensor with a camera and floodlights on the alley side of our garage, and (2) install a Ring-brand doorbell camera/motion sensor on our front door.  The work included making sure both units were connected to our WiFi and working properly.  We got an estimate for the work weeks before we could get on the schedule.  Today we got the invoice for the completed work, and it was exactly the same amount as the estimate.  The installer Steve was very friendly, efficient, explained well what he was doing and didn't leave so much as a speck of dust when he was done.  This is an Oak Park business, owned by Oak Park residents.  SHOP LOCAL!

They came out, explained what they were going to do to diagnose the problem I had (no power in garage), located the issue quickly, and corrected it.  Fast, friendly, knowledgeable.  I selected them for the 5 stars on Yelp, and I am very pleased to add to the list of 5-star reviews.  I wish more interactions were like this one.  Highly recommended.

Best around. Ted is super helpful and Carlos did a great job on my project. Very helpful, explained everything and overall I couldn't be happier. Will definitely use in the future and highly recommended.

We had a laundry list of items that needed some electrical attention in our home. We had multiple light fixtures to install, light switches to create, electrical outlets to create, and some re-wiring that needed to be done in our old bungalow home. We were able to have someone out within a week. Carlos was fantastic. He worked all day to address everything on our list, and we are very pleased with the quality. There are a few things that we didn't have time to get to, and I plan to have Kinetic energy out again to address the final few items. I thought the cost was reasonable for the amount and quality of the work that was done. Highly recommended!

The latest heavy snowfall ripped the utility pole off the side of my house, along with live power lines.  Yikes.  After ComEd refused to do anything and the Fire Department cordoned off the area with yellow hazard tape, I had to find an electrician on an emergency basis who was able to put it all back together without anyone getting electrocuted.  I soon found out that not every electrician works with live power lines.  But then I called Kinetic Energy.  They didn't blink.  They sent over a team immediately.  The men worked for hours in the bitter cold without complaint and did a great job.  We are very grateful to them and strongly recommend them!

We hired Kinetic Energy in January, 2016 to install a new light fixture in the ceiling of the entry foyer of our house, and to deal with the old knob and tube wiring that was connected to the old light fixture. That kind of wiring was commonly installed in old houses like ours (about 110 year old). It is insulated with rubberized cloth. As a result, the crew had to replace it not only where it connected to the ceiing light fixture, but also to other outlets that connected to the same breaker (including the ceiling light over the front porch).

Kinetic's owner, Ted, is friendly, candid and experienced with working in old homes.  He got the permit and arranged for the two later inspections (rough and final). The Oak Park electrical inspector promptly approved the work when it was done,

    His friendly crew members generally arrived on time, and worked steadily. Because they had to cut holes in the foyer ceiling made of drywall, the work generated dust. As a result, the crew each day covered the  floor with a tarp and put up plastic sheeting over the entry to the living room from the foyer. They cleaned up well at the end of each workday, which we greatly appreciated. The crew also liked Ted. He had recently bought for them sturdy red jackets which had battery operated warmers - especially nice for any outdoor work they did in the winter.

I needed a ceiling fan and light fixture replaced. The fan I was installing was unique and unusually heavy. Julio was the technician that came to my home. He had great attention to detail. Any adjustment he needed to make he informed me of prior to receive authorization. He was very respectful of my home, wore shoe covers, and protected the furniture. He expertly installed both fixtures and cleaned up all work areas before he left. I highly recommend and would use this company again.

I called Ted just a couple of days before Thanksgiving with an emergency electrical situation in our 110 year old home. He was clearly booked up, but understood our situation was dire and was willing to find a way to fit us in to a very busy schedule. He sent Tara out with an hour and she was able to solve the problem and get our service restored. Ted and his crew are extremely professional and do fantastic work. I recommend Kinetic with my highest regards.

It was a pleasure to see Ted again when he came to make the estimate, and Carlos and Steve were so expert and thorough. To see my Chicago bungalow abandon its dated ceiling fans, now that I have (very effective) central air, and now to enjoy a very natural looking track lighting, was thrilling. Traci in the office ensuresd closure and follow-through on all steps of the process. As the company has grown through its successes, it still feels like a loving family business.

Ted and his crew did everything you'd hope for right.

Ted showed up to give me a very reasonable estimate on the day I called.

The team showed up on time on the agreed upon date, with covers for their shoes and everything they needed to do an efficient job ( since I was paying by the hour for labor I appreciated this).

They noted, explained, and then corrected a couple of other electrical system errors that they encountered.

The work was neatly done and they cleaned up before they left. Not a speck showed they'd been there.

All in all a great consumer experience on my side.

Ted and his crew have been doing work on our Oak Park bungalow for a number of years. He's honest, reliable, fair, and accepts your problems as his own. I had Ted rewire a bunch of antique light fixtures for our basement. He not only got everything working, but helped figure out the best way to install to maximize functionality and beauty. He swapped out electrical fans. Installed sensor lights outside. Upgraded our amp panel. Generally, I trust that if I present Ted with a problem, he'll solve it and solve it at a reasonable rate.

Due to the high number of burglaries, I decided to have exterior motion lights installed.  Boy was I was happy I hired Kinetic Energy!  Employees James and Fernando were extremely knowledgeable, professional, friendly and their work was neat.  I Will definitely use this company again.

Amazing service! If I can give them more stars I would! This was the best experience ever. Being a first time home buyer, Danny was amazing. He made it so easy and was so nice. This company provided fast service and some of the best customer service I have ever experienced. If you are looking for some work done, look no longer!

The team at Kinetic Energy has helped us with many projects since we moved into our home in Oak Park.  Kinetic always provides competent, courteous and respectful electricians.  We feel comfortable having them work on our home.  But on Christmas Eve the owner Ted responded to our call that our living room lights were out and we needed some help as we were having guests Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  Ted came out in less than half an hour and immediately identified and fixed the problem.  We couldn't thank him enough, he said that was his job and he was glad he could fix the problem.  Ted said no problem and wished us a happy holiday.  We would highly recommend Kinetic for all your electrical needs.  You won't be disappointed.

Kinetic is second to none! As a Developer & Design Firm owner, I come across many electrical contractors and I can honestly say that my experience with Kinetic Energy as a company, and working with their entire team has been an absolute breath of fresh air! They are currently engaged in our large new construction project in Riverside and have approached every request with enthusiasm and professionalism. Ted was able to work on very competitive pricing and provide exceptional on site service. Beyond this project, I've had to contact them for emergency issues at another property they had not previously worked on. Regardless of that, the attention I received was unmatched. Colin was at the property within a day of my call and was respectful, knowledgeable and identified the issue and provided a quick and immediate solution. I've been so impressed with their work on my developments but even more impressed with Kinetics willingness and ability to extend amazing service to small projects,  including installations in my own home!! Beyond that, Tara the electrician that I've now had at my home several times, is an absolute rockstar! I have a historic home.....and very suspicious electrical components. When I challenged her with replacing some old fans and large pendants, it presented some issues but she was able to devise a solution that brought the connections and my home up to safety. I would highly recommend Kinetic Energy and their team for any of electrical work and I will certainly continue to use them on our developments and personally! Great job!

Very professional service! Plus good value! Will definitely be using Kinetic Energy again!

We hired Ted and his crew to run electric underneath two lawns to re-power alley facing garages on two properties.  Ted responded by providing a fair estimate, getting the permits from the Village, and getting the work completed, correctly and speedily.  Overall, I was very impressed with Ted's knowledge and work ethic.  He did a fantastic job and I would recommend him to just about anyone.

I don't think five stars are enough to rate them. A class organization from top to bottom. I'm so happy I used them to rid my home of some pesky knob and tube wiring. They really are craftsmen when it comes to the old homes that dominate the Oak Park and surrounding area landscape. I can say that the efforts they exerted to take care of my home were very impressive. I have recommended them to neighbors and will never hesitate to recommend them to anyone who needs to have electrical work done.

Great people and great work!   I had a kind of emergency situation to replace the 50 year old electrical service in my 101 year old Oak Park house - new panel plus outside work - at the end of January 2016.  I am so glad I found Kinetic!  Ted is very fair and honest and the crew is wonderful.  They even liked my piano playing :)   Highly recommended.

Fair, prompt and courteous. I was very happy with the work they did and would certainly use them again.

Had Ted and asst. out in Aug. to put up ceiling fan in our 100+ yr. old bungalow which would have been no small feat for my husband, if he survived the quirky wiring without electrocuting himself.  I love the philosophy and attitude of this company: Do It Right.  Ceiling fan installed in no time and a sparky outlet repaired.  Had Ted give me estimate for update to code which seemed reasonable.  I agreed to have the proposed work done after back to school.  Ted is responsible, sent proposal, phones to follow up--all that many in the trades don't do. Crew was out when it was suppose to arrive.  Tara is a peach, as are her two co workers.  Yes, Ted has a lady electrician!  Crew worked well together, worked steadily, minimal break, made sure everything was labeled and operational.  Cleaned up too!  I will have Ted and crew out again to do more work on this old house.  Really exceptional.  A pleasure to deal with.  Highly recommend.