Best Electricians in Chicago, IL

We bought a new dryer that was causing an electrical fuse to blow whenever we used it. I called PB Electrical Services and they came right away, diagnosed the issue as needing a new circuit breaker, and fixed it same day. Great service and I'll definitely use them for future electrical needs!

Tony is awesome. I had a 100 year old wiring mess in my apartment. Tony took about 2 hours total to get everything squared away. I highly recommend him to everyone.

Unprofessional. High prices. Replaced one switch and was supposed to come back for the second part of the job. However they never showed up when they said they would. We hired another electrician who did an awesome job for 1/2 the price!!  Then we were hounded months later for payment for the first part of the job. In my opinion since we lost a day of work waiting with no call there should have been a discount or something for inconveniencing us.  Instead we received multiple calls for payment. Good riddance!

I'd highly recommend to anyone.  They've been out to my home a couple of times and have always done a great job. I had a circuit breaker replaced and a back porch light that had gone out a couple of years ago.  They did a great job.
I'd highly recommend their services.

Thanks, Dan, for referring this company to me.

Looking for a reputable, kind, timely, professional, competitive electrician? Dion is your man.

He arrived on time and was able to complete (read: finish) a job in THREE DAYS that another less-than-savory electrician had delayed for over 6 weeks!!!

He is friendly, communicative and gets the job done.  He even made suggestions to put nice finishing touches we hadn't considered.  

We've already referred him to our neighbors - who equally were happy with their experience.  

5 Stars!

The epitome of customer service.  Frank Perlongo is good, no great, and performs work as though it was being performed on his own home.

I was a little apprehensive calling John since there were only 2 reviews, but I'm glad I did! I was leaving out of town for the weekend and my electric water heater was causing the fuse to pop. I wasn't sure if it was faulty wiring or a faulty fuse, either way, I had no time to check it out myself.  I needed to get it fixed before I left for the weekend and John was able to come the same day and work around my roommate's schedule. Professional and trustworthy, I'll definitely keep him in mind for future jobs.

After moving into a new (old) home and discovering many issues we called multiple HVAC companies and couldn't be happier we chose Malek. Every person has been kind, promptly responsive and a pleasure to work with. Their prices are fair for a job well done and they've gone above and beyond, even helping with advice on plumbing issues.

Sign up for the loyalty program! Recently we had water in our crawl space we thought was coming from the HVAC unit. Not only did they come out within 30mins on a Saturday night, they discovered it was actually a plumbing problem and spent time figuring out where it was coming from and what needed to be done instead of just saying not the HVAC, sorry and leaving which would have been fair.

To address the bad reviews regarding scheduling- we haven't had a single problem ACTUALLY, recently when I forgot to cancel an appointment only to have them show up they were very understanding.

There's a reason they're highly rated. Look no further!

I'm really not understanding why my experience was a complete 180 from other reviewers, but calling it a nightmare would be a supreme understatement.

I needed a dedicated outlet for the sump pump in the crawlspace because you cannot use an extension cord for it in my town. I called Vlad, believing I had called him before and he never got back to me (this was my error). He was very polite and came immediately to look at the work needing to be done. So far, so good! He quoted me a very fair price and said he could do the job the same day - even better! I made sure I said that the sump pump needed to be plugged directly into an outlet. He said he needed to go to the hardware store to pick up what he needed, after 2 hours I called him to make sure he was coming back. He replied yes, he would be here shortly.

And this is where my nightmare began.

A couple hours later, I notice that it had gotten very warm in my house. AC is usually set at 72 and when I checked the thermostat, it read 80. I politely asked Vlad if he did something to the AC, and his reply was too many wires and went back to what he was doing. That really wasn't an answer but I went back in the house and turned some fans on, sure that he would fix whatever he did to cause the AC not to work.

As the hours progressed (he started work at about noon). the AC still wasn't working and the WiFi thermostat was turning off and on and re-setting every few minutes. He was messing with the breaker box for a REALLY long time and would NOT answer my questions but rather just shrugging his shoulders and ignoring me. You have no idea how frustrating that was.

At about 6:30 (still no AC, mind you), he comes into the house and asks me for an extension cord. I ask him what for. He replies that he needs one to plug the sump pump into the outlet. Excuse me, what??? The whole reason I needed a contractor was because I needed the sump pump to plug directly into an outlet! He tells me that he thought it was better to put the outlet close to the crawlspace door and that's why he needed an extension cord, because the outlet was too far away from the sump pump cord. I tell him that he did not do the job correctly and that I needed the outlet close enough to the sump pump so that the cord could be plugged directly into it AND he still needed to address my AC not working.

He insisted that he did nothing to the AC wiring and that it must be an issue with the AC or the thermostat. Both are fairly new and it was highly unlikely that it was not his fault. He insisted that I needed to call an AC person to come look at what the problem could be and repeatedly insisted that he did nothing wrong.

At 7:30 he comes back into the house and simply says, Money, give me money. My husband came home from work at this point and told Vlad that he must have done something wrong, crossed a wire, something, because there was no way this was not his fault. We wrote him a check for less than what we agreed on, because come on! He got a bit ugly at that but finally left.

We had no choice but to call the AC company that services our furnace/AC. That was a $155 service call. While we were waiting for them to show, I went to do a load of laundry only to find that there was no power running to the washer and dryer. My husband went to the breaker box and found that the washer and dryer were now connected to the furnace breaker, so YES ABSOLUTELY he caused the problem because the washer and dryer were previously on their own (correct) breaker.

So, the AC company could not help because it was not an HVAC issue, and I then had to find an emergency electrical company that had a $195 service call fee. No way in hell did I trust Vlad to come back and fix what he messed up. Although the electrical company came Saturday morning, the repair was so extensive (and required an HVAC tech along), the repair could not be done until Monday. We spent 72 hours without AC.

Attached you will see the invoices, showing that yes, it was very much Vlad's fault. We have had to pay over $1300 to fix what he did.

Installing a new outlet on a dedicated circuit breaker is basically Electrician 101.

In addition to this review, I will be filing a complaint with the BBB and seriously considering pursuing legal action - something I have never done in all my many years of being a consumer/customer.

My new home was in need of a ton of new lighting and electrical work. When Jonathan came out to give his estimate, I knew he was the right guy for the job for many reasons. He was communicative, thorough, and very knowledgeable. I had a pretty clear vision for what I wanted, so he listened and made sure he understood every detail to get the project done right. There were also a few areas where I was uncertain and he provided me with some really awesome options that ended turning out even better than I could have imagined. Jonathan is a real pro and he will definitely be my go-to for any electrical needs.

Our Generac whole house generator failed to come on during a multi-hour power outage on a Sunday morning. The Generac support line recommended AL Electric as the closest dealer. Andrey picked up the phone after two rings, came out within an hour, and had our generator running within 2 minutes. (The generator had an error code that required dealer service.) His charge for an emergency visit on a Sunday morning was very reasonable and he will be coming back later in the week to do full maintenance on the unit. As the Generac support person said, you need to have a dealer do maintenance on it yearly so AL Electric will be our regular service. Andrey is also very friendly and knowledgeable.

I highly recommend ABS Electric. They did a fantastic job during a home remodel. Installed a new electric panel, canned lighting, recessed led lighting, new wiring and more. They exceeded my expectations, kept all their timing commitments and truly stand behind their work!!!

These guys were great! Competitive estimate, which they came out and did in person for free. They replaced a bunch of outlets and switches, some external lights, fixed a weird light switch, and installed two ceiling fans (including running wiring in attic). Both of the electricians we worked with were very nice, very professional, and kind to our very curious small children! They left everything working well and spotless. We will definitely call them in the future if we need electric work.

THE BEST!    

We can't say enough good things about David Patterson.  He does outstanding work, is incredibly responsive and helpful, and is a pleasure to work with.

David integrated a complete landscape lighting/electrical system into our new patio/landscaping project. We had no experience with this type/scale of project and David patiently explained every step of the process, answered all of our questions, and was always brimming with great ideas.  He is fabulously knowledgeable, his guidance was spot on, and we are extremely pleased with how everything turned out.

In addition to being so helpful, David was the quintessential professional.  He was responsive, reliable, flexible, efficient, clean, and friendly.  

David also went over and above our expectations in many different ways; like emailing us pictures during construction to document the underground wiring; like making lawn trenches and wires disappear; like leaving the place cleaner than he found it; like re-planting a 100 lb. boxwood that needed moving; like making sure he was present every time the city inspector stopped by; like spending hours in the hot sun chiseling through cement to re-install conduit and wiring that was damaged by a different contractor.  

David has also installed several interior switches and outlets in our home, as well as spent a great deal of time with us investigating and discussing potential future projects.  No matter how small or big the job, David always brings his signature blend of helpful attitude and creative suggestions ensuring the best possible solution for your home, and an enjoyable experience for you.

We highly recommend David for any type of electrical project.

David Patterson
(847) 212-6805
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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!

They were at my home on 2 occasions in Rogers Park. The work was excellent and finished in a reasonable amount of time. Thanks from Norm.

I reached out to Shock Tech 2 to request a quote for a porch light that flickers or doesn't turn on only when it's cold out, and a garage keypad that had recently started flickering, as well. Because I know very little about electrical wiring, I was worried the two were related and costs would be high. Jamie, the owner, quickly responded back that he was booked out for a while, but that the garage keypad could just be a battery issue with a simple fix. It turns out it was. He saved me a lot of money and left me with the impression that this company has integrity and is trustworthy. When you use the feature of Yelp to get quotes from multiple businesses, the prices range so much, you don't know what you're getting. I have bookmarked Shock Tech 2 for any future repairs because I now trust them more than the competition. Thank you!

Don, has been performing electrical work for us for many years. You can always get advice and a great job performed from Don. Don is one of the last old timers whose word is his bond, Gary J.

Called this guy out of a recommendation, had horrible experience talking to him, very rude and disrespectful! Stay away !!

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