Sonar Electrical Co

I am a caregiver and the people I do so for had a long standing problem in one of their two bathrooms - a warped switch and mirror light issue. I thought I could do the job. I couldn't. I actually caused the working lights in it to go out. Along comes a church friend of the man of the house who said he was an electrician and claimed he could fix it. He tried for two hours. Not only could he not do so, he caused a fan & the power in the two bedrooms & hallway to go out. I cringe, thinking we got a major problem on our hands with very limited bux to spend.

I look on Craigslist for an electrician. There's one in there that takes up several ad spaces, has a big block ad with exhaustive claims what they can do inside each of them, along with a phone number in big print. I call it. Number out of service. Ugh! Frustration sets in. Meanwhile, huge dollar signs go thru my mind, thinking the electrical box might need pulling or worse.

I decided to check Yelp for a solution (Angie's List was a pain in the butt to navigate online). I was desperate. I wanted to find someone or some firm close to Evanston. I found Sal, looked thru the first dozen reviews and saw he was 5 stars with everyone. I thought OMG, let's give him a shot. He was immediately available, told me how much he'd charge (IMO, a pittance) and said he'd be at the condo in less than half an hour. In his big hearty Hungarian (and other nationality) accent, he explained a few things I could understand (along with a few I couldn't) and made me feel like it was no big deal what he was doing, that everything that needed fixing would occur thru those particular wires on the bathroom wall and he would get it done. And he did. He showed me a bit of his wire testing, told me what wires were for what (and one that really didn't belong) and more. I told him how I found him and that I'd give him 10 stars if I could. He just continued and smiled, finishing up in roughly an hour with every single issue fixed everywhere, including those in the bathroom that were there for decades.

I will be moving downstate sometime this summer so I probably won't be calling Sal again (unless there is another electrical issue while I'm still here) but I have lots of contacts in the metro Chicago area and I wouldn't bat an eyelash recommending Sal to any of them needing an electrician. This fine older gent is second to none and if I could take him downstate with me to fix any electrical issues where I'm moving to, I would do so in a heartbeat. Absolutely fabulous experience to what I envisioned was going to be a catastrophe.

I can always count on Sal at Sonar Electrical.  In the past several years that I've been in Evanston I've lived in buildings that were over 100 years old.  No matter what he encounters with old wiring and the like, Sal can always figure out what can be done to bring us back to safety  He's genuinely pleasant, knowledgeable, experienced and an amazing problem solver. He's my go to!

I want to echo all of the other great reviews here. Sal is wonderful. I called him to install some smart switches and also to correct the wiring on a couple of overhead lights I had that had never been wired to switches. He did great work, had some really good suggestions, and was a pleasure to work with. I will definitely be calling him again with any other needs, and I definitely recommend others call him as well!

I called Sal because I needed help with installation of a pendant light, ceiling fan, and wall switch for the fan. He asked a lot of questions on the phone to determine the exact requirements for the job and said he could come by first thing the next morning. As promised, Sal arrived promptly at 9am the next day. He was fast and efficient and reasonably priced.

I called Sal on Thursday due to his great reviews & explained that I needed a new dedicated 20v outlet installed in a closet for a new sump pump. Sal scheduled me for Sat (2 days later) and showed up on time this morning. He was so knowledgeable and uncovered a couple of other things that we needed to fix (I'm not surprised, our house flippers were terrible).    He tried everything he could to not have to break drywall (which we ended up having to do, but he kept it to a minimum).  He even let me be his shadow and help and explained things as we went along. It was like working alongside & learning from my grandpa.  He's funny too - and he knows his shit!  Thanks, Sal!

Called Sal on the hottest day of the year with a breaker issue that brought down my AC and refrigerator. He was over within 30 minutes and had the issue cleared up within an hour. He was thorough, informative as I curiously watched and asked questions and even came back the next day just for a minor finishing touch on an electrical box. Can't recommend enough, great guy who does great work, even in a pinch!

Sal did a great job in installing my chandelier.  He is very resourceful, as he figured out how to affix everything to the ceiling even though I was missing a hook.  Some of my light bulbs blew out when we turned on the chandelier, and Sal was thorough in checking if the wiring inside the light bulb screws on the light fixture was causing the problem.  He is definitely very knowledgeable and knows what he's doing.

I called Sal on monday at 6 PM. He came at 6:30 PM. Our bathroom's power stopped working from an outage. When he came to our house, he was very friendly and intelligent. He looked at the outlets and circuits for 15 minutes and he quickly found out what the problem was. He also gave us some tips on what to do when we experience this issue again. Even though I wasn't that knowledgeable about the subject, he gave detailed descriptions on what was wrong with the outlet and how he was going to fix it. I will definitely contact him in the future regarding electric related problems.

I had what seemed like a simple problem.  A set of halogen lights in our kitchen that were flickering.  I am busy and not very electrically inclined so after my initial troubleshoot of checking all of the bulbs didn't correct the problem I sought professional help.  Angie's List had a deal with this electrical company which will not be named and so I thought this would take care of my issue fast.

I went back and forth with this company explaining the problem, sending them info, photos and more info yet at the end of the convo they suggested that the only solution was to buy a whole new set of lighting and have them install it, within the next 5-6 weeks since they were so busy.  I thought this was bunk so I called Sonar to the rescue.

He was at my house the next day, took care of the flickering lights, corrected a few other electrical problems I had and was even friendly to my wife and son.

I would highly recommend him for your next electrical issue, especially if you are in the Rogers Park area and need quick reliable electrical service.

The circuit breaker kept tripping. At first, it was just when the microwave was used along with the TV in the kitchen. Then, the microwave started tripping it even when nothing else was on. A few days ago, most of the condo's power went out several times, and could not be restored even when the breaker was reset. I called another electrician, but he wasn't available for four days! So I called Sonar, as it was close to my home, at 9:15 p.m. Sal returned my call that night and agreed to come the next morning!

He arrived earlier than stated, and quickly diagnosed the problem. It was fixed in about 25 minutes. He also checked to make sure everything was back on, and gave advice about how to reduce my electric bill. He was excellent and very knowledgeable. Would recommend.

Sal was very thorough and efficient and reasonably priced! I'll be using Sal for all of my electrical work going forward.

Our stove had stopped working, and we didn't know if it was the stove itself or the electrical outlet. After working through all the tests a mere renter can do we established that it was the outlet and hopefully not also the stove (fingers crossed). I called 4 companies before calling Sonar. Sal was the only one who answered. When I explained the problem he gave me a quote, as well as other quotes should the work be more involved, and then said that he could be here in half an hour if I wanted. 15 minutes later he was in my kitchen hauling my stove away from the wall and talking a mile a minute at both me and at the outlet. Less than an hour after I called and my outlet was fixed, the price was beyond reasonable, and he cleaned up after himself. I will definitely be calling him again when I am in need, and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an electrician.

And none of the other companies had even called me back yet.

Same as Nicole B., i called Sal about adding a breaker to my box, possibly upgrading a 15am to 20amp circuit, and wiring in a light switch and after three minutes on the phone he abruptly said he no longer does that and hung up on me.

I called to see if he was available to inspect an item on a punch list. He said not to worry about it, then called me back to give me a piece of his mind about why we waited until the last minute and if we don't like the punch list item then don't buy the house. I'm giving him an extra star for his moxy, but really not looking for a personal opinion or a lecture when I call an electrician. A simple yes I'm available, or not interested will suffice.

Sal did an exceptional job! He is thorough and has years of experience. We ran into some unexpected issues during the project, but Sal was resourceful and solved the problems.  Great experience and awesome customer service!

Called because a recessed light burned out on my ceiling and spoke to a gentleman that gave me a very detailed explanation of what could be wrong and said that it was too involved and he was not interested. Said good luck and hung up the phone on me. Wow.

Other yelp reviews led me to Sal and his electrical expertise. What a wonderful knowledgeable man he is! He promptly responded to my call and then called and came at our appointed time.  He fixed dimmer switches, upgraded electrical outlets, fixed some areas of  lost power and more.  All within a couple hours.. Reasonable rates and a joy to have in our home. It is great having someone we can trust for our electrical issues.

Sal was great - quick, knowledgeable service at a reasonable price.  I called in the morning and he was at my home in an hour.  Sal diagnosed the problem quickly and got power going back to the furnace in a few minutes.  I would highly recommend him for his expertise and professionalism.

Lost half power supply in my house. Sal returned my call in 10 minutes and was on my doorstep an hour later. I felt like Sal's apprentice, as we walked me through each diagnostic step until fixing problem- a conductor in the meter that needed tightening. Such a nice man and affordable as heck.

Sal was prompt and took action for solutions.  I called him late yesterday after finding him on yelp and we were trying to determine a good time to meet (our issue wasn't an emergency so we weren't in a hurry) and mentioned that I would be home later in the evening and he said he would be by at 6:00!  He was prompt and had his equipment and switch that I had mentioned on the phone. Dependable!

Sal was great.  We had a chandelier to hang here in West Rogers Park and he was over in under an hour after calling out of the blue on a Saturday.  He also rotated another chandelier several degrees in another room for no extra cost.  He was very enthusiastic and good to work with.

Called Sal on Thursday PM re estimate on fixes for condo which we had just purchased. He came over the NEXT morning, gave me a good price, and fixed EVERYTHING before noon (including a quick run to the hardware store). He also gave me a few recommendation re other issues in the condo, which helped a lot. Very conscientious guy and would call him again anytime!

Big fan of Sal's work, and I also enjoy hanging out with him and getting knowledge about electricity and his interesting life. I've had two great experiences with him so far.  He's always creative, efficient, and fair.

Sal is the best! I called Sal to help me install a dedicated outlet for my new washer, and he did a wonderful job. I could tell he was knowledgeable, and he really walked me through what needed to be done. It turned out that he had actually fixed the same problem just recently for another client, so that alleviated any worries I had. Even better, he was able to come next day AM on a Saturday, which was super convenient and allowed me to not have to take off work. He arrived earlier than estimated which was great, and he completed the job in a little less than a hour.

I highly recommend Sal to anyone who is in need of electrical help! Super pleasant, professional, and speedy.

Sal was at my place within 2 hours of my phone call!  That alone deserves five stars especially when worried about faulty electrical issues!  There was an acrid plastic smell coming from behind a wall sconce that had been getting stronger over the past month.  Sal quickly took it apart and found that the switch box was faulty.  He even showed me where the plastic formed a bubble from the heat.  He didn't have the part, so he went out and got it and was back very soon.  I can sleep comfortably knowing that my light has been repaired.  I would certainly hire him again.  I've already recommended him to our neighbor.  Thanks, Sal!!

Spot on with the estimate, showed up on-time, excellent, efficient, work, can't ask for more! =)  Definitely would use Sal again.

After a few days of flickering, our faulty dining room light switch decided it wanted to spontaneously combust at about 5:30 pm on a Thursday evening.  Of course, us being 2 non-handy women, completely freaked out and Yelped electricians ASAP.  

We left messages with a few, but Sal called us back immediately and said he'd be right over.  He knew exactly what was wrong, changed our ridiculous dimmer switch (our building was rehabbed in the late 70s, so we got stuck with a ton of dimmer switches) to a regular one and that was it!  

Personally, I thought the price was pretty fair considering it was last minute and there was virtually no wait time as he was over place less than an hour after we called.  Sal worked fast and was a pleasure to deal with -- no sketchiness detected!  I would recommend Sonar Electrical to anyone.

Sal is the kind of electrician you pray that you get when you make that first phone-call to a new electrician. Extremely professional, extremely knowledgable, and extremely friendly.

We had a power surge in our house Friday evening, we called Sal at 12:30pm on Saturday, he was at our house by 1:00pm. He evaluated and fixed our electrical problems, all while explaining to us what he was doing every step of the way. He was in and out in less than 2 hours and everything is running smoothly again. I can't recommend Sal enough. We've definitely found our new electric guy. Thanks again Sal!

I called Sal to get some help swapping out 17 regular light switches for smart home wifi-enabled switches. He came over that same day to estimate everything and told me what to buy and even explained everything to me simply. A few days later after I was done shopping for supplies, he came over and completed the job perfectly. All the switches are working great now. Many thanks to this knowledgable and funny guy!

Awesome service and high quality. We had Sonar install a new 220v outlet. What I really appreciate is the time Sal took to figure out the best way to do it and not just the easiest way. We got an estimate the same day we called. The project was completed the next day and at a reasonable price.

Like so many other reviews about Sal and Sonar Electrical state, Sal blew off an appointment. No call whatsoever. Total inconvenience. Searching elsewhere.

Sal is the best!!! Answered the phone right away when I called, came out the next day for a quote and a day later, I have beautiful hall light pendants installed perfectly! A+ experience with Sonar and will definitely use him again if I need an electrician. Prices are fair too!

I called, he came over within an hour, looked around, went home and called me back with an estimate.  Sal did a great job.  We gave him a mixture of easy and hard jobs to do for our historic bungalow.  I appreciate someone who is timely and efficient.  I wouldn't hesitate to hire him again or recommend him to friends...and the prices were fair.  (Plus he's a very interesting guy and fun to talk to.)

Had great experience with Sal Messinger from Sonar.  He came over to install electrical power to a new tankless water heater for a very reasonable price, and ended up taking care of two other jobs I thought were going to haunt me for weeks.

Sal works fast (came over 1 hour after I called), provides helpful explanations of what he's doing, and his prices seem very fair.  Highly recommended.

Sal was great. I lost power to my bedroom outlets and after checking the circuit breakers and replacing the outlet myself, i was out of ideas.  Sal came and was very thorough to diagnose the problem.  Instead of opting to take a shortcut (as i even suggested) he dug into finding the root of the problem. Everything was fixed perfectly.  I would recommend Sal to anyone.

Sal at Sonar Electric is first class. Sal was as thorough in the project as I have seen from anyone at any other company. We talked back and forth for a week to ask sure we were both on the same page on what needed to be done and when he came for the installation the job was finished in less time than he thought and for what I considered a reasonable price. I would recommend Sal to anyone and will be calling him for all my electrical needs from here on out.

Came quick got the job done with a little notice, while other electricians were pretty busy. He doesn't accept credit cards but he drove to my house to pick up the check. I thought that was going above and beyond, and contacting me before doing any unsolicited work.

I wouldn't recommend. I called this company on Monday requesting they hang two TV's. The guy who answered was rude, unhelpful and before I knew it he said he could do the job, but hung up right after. He was supposed to come tomorrow, so I called to confirm today. Sure enough, he said he didn't remember and then hung up.

So unprofessional and a waste of time.

Sal came over for emergency as if it was an emergency in his own home. He was professional and explained things simply without making me feel like an idiot.

Sal took care of a number of issues at my house - including repairing/replacing broken outlets and light switches. He also installed a couple of lights for me - kitchen tracklighting and an outside flood light.

He was friendly, punctual, and he really took the time to do the job right and to my satisfaction - at a fair price. I have no hesitation in recommending him.

I wish everyone I have worked with was as driven and as knowledgeable as Sal.  I will definitely use his services again.

Do yourself a favor, STOP your search for electrican and just call SONAR!  

If there were a 10 star rating scale Sonar and Sal would earn it.  After a full week of searching for electricians from handy man companies to electricians posted on A-List I ran up against the pricing and scheduling wall. No one could come out right away...everyone had 2 week wait times and prices were just outrageous.  

Enter Sal (he should have a cape and and a tshirt made that says SUPER SAL!)  He responded to my call first ring. YES! HE answers the phone.  I explained my problem in general terms.  We scheduled an appointment right away for the next day at 9:30 am.  

Well to my surprise he texted at 8:30 and said he was on his way (EARLY!!!!) can you believe it?  He showed up at 9:30 on the nose, evaluated each of the fixtures in the home to determine the source of the spontaneous light outages, changed what he needed to change, installed a new fixture a nd a sensor light.  He was thourough, fair and honest in his assessment.  His prices are fair and very reasonable!

I have made a follow up appointment for him to install flood lights and another garage light. He resotred my faith  in electricians.  

Call Sonar and bring on the light!!!!

Oooooh my goodness!!! This company is ah-mazing!!! I currently live in seattle, WA and was in need of a last minute electrician for my property in chicago. And let me tell you, Sal was beyond amazing. I told him my problem and Sal gave me some trouble shooting advice, which then I told my dad who was on my property to try out. After my dad was unable to fix the problem, Sal made no hesitations to go over there.
For me, when I think about finding any sorts of handyman, I always think that they're going to rip me off somehow or someway. But after talking to Sal and him providing me advice on how to fix the problem gave reassurance that he wasn't trying to rip me off. Even after my dad couldn't fix the problem, Sal told me up front what he was going to charge me and to anticipate what parts he would have to buy as well. Communication was excellent which was also a key point for me since I was unable to be on the property!

I had an electrical issue that needed immediate attention.  My tenant was literally in the dark, so we needed to address the problem right away.  I called Sal and it was like he was waiting for my call!  In an instant he was in the place, assessed the problem, fixed it and was out the door.  Awesome, reliable, honest, punctual and affordable.  What else do you need?  It's good to know there's someone you can trust in a pinch.

I was looking for a local electrician.  Sal got back with me super quick.  He was scheduled to come in on Saturday morning to fix a number of blown outlets in my tenant's unit.  He actually was able to come early and had everything fixed super quick.  I definitely recommend him.

Sal was more than amazing! Called him today & explained power went out in half of my apt & he showed up in 20 min! And fixed within the hour! Showed up with another wonderful gentleman Danny. They immediately found the issue but needed to locate the source of the bad wires. Sal was so thorough & clearly well experienced as he walked me through every step explaining to me what went wrong & why. After testing multiple switches eventually found it was located where the ceiling fan was. He carefully took down (which was no easy task) & replaced bad wires. He even cleaned my dusty fan blades before putting back! Really made me feel so comfortable & kinda like family. As they even gave me advice on my plumbing. Oh did I mention so affordable! He could've charged me way more & honestly I would've happily paid! He even sent me a nice text saying it was HIS pleasure to help me! I'd give more stars if I could. And even opened a Yelp account just so I could write this review. I'd recommend Sal to anyone!

When I called Sal he immediately answered the phone, gave a firm quote & arrived on time.  He installed a ceiling fan w/ light bulb, was meticulous about the wiring ( GOOD  - b/c some people can't get it right ).  He also came back another day to add the wall switch that synced w/ our fan ( has 3 speeds for fan & dimmer on light )  that he picked up @ home depot for us.  He is competitively priced, did not charge extra for his 2nd visit, is very professional & a great guy.  It doesn't get better than this !

Sal is the best! I called with two separate electrical issues and he was out within 48 hours each time (same day for one issue) and had everything installed in a few hours. We really appreciated the work he did, and highly recommend Sonar Electrical Co. for any electrical issues.

I called Sal from Florida to see if he could meet me at my daughters new apartment in Lincon Park when I was in Chicago for 48 hours.  He answered the phone right away and made an appt for Saturday morning.  I flew in on Friday, picked up a chandelier, and Sal showed up right on time Sat. Morning.  He was friendly, reliable and truly a professional.  I would highly recommend Sal.

Called on a Saturday afternoon, and Sal came out on a Sunday at 10a :-). He knew exactly what the problem was, and it was fixed within 2 hrs at a reasonable cost.  Very happy customer! - you will not be disappointed.

I called Sonar Electrical today, for the first time ever. Sal was at Home Depot in Evanston when he answered my call and was at the house within 20 minutes. Not only did he fix an outdoor garage light we were having trouble with, but he noticed jumper cables starting to smoke as one of our cars was charging in the garage. Sal is priced reasonably, super knowledgable and a true professional. He is very detail focused, too - going so far as to tell us what kind of lightbulbs (LED) were a good buy for our garage light fixture and where they were located at Home Depot. Also - you could not find a nicer guy to work with! Sal treated us like family. We will call Sal for all of our future electrical needs.

Sal was great and professional! I would definitely call him again. We have a couple outdoor outlets that weren't working. I called him and we made an appointment for the next morning. He was punctual and very thorough. Now our outlets are working and we're able to use our Xmas lights!

Sal was absolutely wonderful to work with.  We had an emergency repair we needed done, and were looking for someone to come out the same day.  I called an electrician we had used previously who was not available, so I called Sal.  He was able to come out in half an hour (the time it took for him to travel to our condo), which was incredible.  He was fast, professional, thorough, and his rate was extremely reasonable compared to some other quotes I had received.  I would highly recommend working with Sal for your electrical needs.

Sal answered my first call and came to the house 2 hours later to replace a GFI switch that was causing power to be cut off from Garage. professional and knows what he is doing.  Highly recommend

I had Sal do some work for me this summer and I was really pleased with his work. He was extremely knowledgeable and responsive. He showed up on time every time and did excellent work at a reasonable rate. I would highly recommend this company and will use him to do all my electrical work from now on.

I was in fast need of a local electrician and I found Sal from Sonar.  WHAT a gem! I am a new condo owner and new to the world of having to have people instead of just calling ones landlord. Sal went above and beyond the call of duty.  I am so relieved that I now have a go-to electrician. He knows his trade and takes the time to investigate. He called back immediately after I left a message. He arrived so quickly. He was professional, kind, helpful and the price was very reasonable.
DONT HESITATE to call Sal !

I called Sal last Monday morning and he was out to my house within an hour of my call.  He diagnosed the problem in our garage within minutes and explained to me step by step what he did to fix the issue.  Fair price and great service.  I wouldn't hesitate to use him again.  Thanks Sal!

After attempting to install a light fixture in our 100+ year old house and somehow causing sparks to fly from the ceiling, my husband and I knew we needed professional help. Our house has a mix of new, old and very old wiring. We had to keep the breaker off so the fixture wouldn't spark.
The next morning (a Saturday), my husband took to Facebook to find referrals and I began a google search. I called several services - none of whom were available that day.  After reading reviews for Sal, I gave him a call - he picked up right away and asked if he could call me back as he was just finishing up another job nearby. He called back within 10 minutes, apologized for having to get off the phone so quickly and asked about my problem. He said he could come by within 20 minutes.  He arrived, looked things over and took his time to make the fix while explaining what he was doing to my curious husband.  
To add to the mix, we had cable installed the same day, so there was a good deal of coordination between Sal and the cable guy so both men could use the power when they needed it. All went smoothly.
As Sal was finishing up, my husband asked him to look at an outlet that stopped working.  He got that to work too, charging modestly for the additional service.  I was relieved not to have to go the weekend without light in the kitchen, and my husband was happy we didn't have to break the bank for the fix. I would recommend Sal to anyone - he's knowledgeable and fair and I would use him again in a heartbeat.

Great Service, called Sal for an issue with electric issue.  Came same day within an hour of the call.  Provided an assessment of the situation, and told me what I needed to buy as an option to fix the problem.  Also spoke to the electrical supplier on my behalf to help make sure I got the correct part.  Followed up with Sal a few days later via text to set up another apt for repair, and he responded immediately, and came same day (on a Sunday)  was very happy with the service and time to fix my problem, also very reasonable cost!

Sal was fantastic - shouting him out to everyone I know in need of an electrician.  Answered my call immediately at noon on a Saturday, offered to be at my condo in an hour, and was up-front with cost prior to arrival.  Thanks so much, Sal!

Sal is what you hope to get when cold calling someone who haven't used before.  I left a message after hours with 4 electricians.  Sal called me back within 10 minutes.  2 of the other guys rated highly on Yelp didn't even bother to call me back.  The other electrician that did call me back was booked up for 3 weeks.  Go with Sal - he's great!  Responsive, flexible, easy to work with and knowledgeable!  His rating here on Yelp says it all!!!!!  I will use him again.

Sal was great. We needed to install a 20amp outlet for a commercial treadmill in a room that only had 15amp outlets. Sal came out the next day and then returned the following day once he had all the necessary parts. Where else can you find a competent electrician who works the weekends and comes out on very short notice?  We recommend Sal for your electrical needs.

As with others, I needed an electrician on short notice after my regular electrician, who had promised to work that day, bailed at the last minute. I needed to dry out a basement that had had a water leak but had no electrical outlets to plug anything into. I called Sal at 7:45 am and he met me at 9:30 am that same morning...he was finished and I was running fans and a dehumidifier by noon. The work was quality and the price was fair. It's been three weeks - all is good and the basement is dry. Very grateful for the quick turnaround - same day! - and good work.

Excellent electrician, Sal came to my Condo on a Saturday, he was punctual. He changed 5 outlets to GFCIs in the kitchen, he work on 3 additional outlets in the bedroom and he also installed an outlet for an over the range microwave. He is knowledgeable and responsive. The next day, I had another electrical issue and he was able to come to fix it in less than a hour.  He did an great job at a reasonable rate. Definitely someone you can trust.  I recommend Sonar Electrical.

First of all these written words come nowhere close to how I feel about the excellent service that I received from Sal and Sonar Electrical. Sal was most helpful from my first call. I had recently installed a new wall AC unit in my condo in February and had not used it until late June. After 20 minutes of use it would keep tripping my breaker. I called Sal and explained to him what was happening. He told me to save on a service call to call the company that installed it and to see if the AC was working correctly. They came out and said it was fine but but put a 20 AMP breaker where I had a 15 AMP in. The AC would work, but I noticed my lights where flickering after their service. I called Sal again and he said get the installation company out again to check their work. Sal was suggesting this in order  for me to save dollars. They did come out and told me my neutral wire had an issue and it was not their responsibility.  I called Sal and told him the issue and he said he could come out on a Saturday at 9AM. Sal was on time, friendly, and professional. Sal completed the work swiftly and so far everything is great. This job was completed at a fair price as well! I really appreciate the advice that Sal gave me and I must say his years of experience has paid off in a satisfied customer. I would never hesitate to call Sonar Electrical again and I highly recommend this company.

This guy is a joke. I set up an appointment a week in advance. 12:30pm he still hasn't showed up or contacted me, so I call and leave a voice message. It is now 1:30 and I still haven't heard from him so I call back and finally get him on the line. He is mumbling something about his back hurts so he can't make it out today (Ps. he sounds drunk and barely coherent). I start saying it is very unprofessional to not keep in communication about something like this, but I didn't get to finish my sentence because he hung up on me. I'm sure he decided much earlier than 1:30 that he wasn't going to be coming. I agree with the other reviewer, a complete waste of time. DO NOT USE THIS JOKER!!

2/13/12

Sal is wonderful!  He was referred to me by the treasurer of another condo association after I found myself in desperate need of an electrician to repair the nonfunctioning sconces in the dark interior staircase of our building.  I called Sal late on a Friday and he arrived promptly the following  frigid, snowy Saturday morning and and methodically and diligently set to work.  It took him about two hours to solve the problem and his fee was very fair.  I highly recommend Sal and hope to have him back to make electrical upgrades to my unit.

Eileen F.
Chicago, IL

Excellent electrician! Called them at 7am and was at my house within the hour. Fixed my wiring problem and installed light fixture. Very happy customer! Will call again when needed.. He is reliable, professional and courteous.

Sal was great.  He came the day we called, worked for a very reasonable price, was punctual, and was funny, to boot.

He came out and gave an estimate and a start date and backed out at the last minute and slammed the phone down on me.