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Things move fast here in our “toddlin’ town,” and so do the people. Between long workdays and busy schedules, the last thing anyone wants to think about is whether the house can keep up.

Chances are it’s being asked to do more than ever. An EV that needs a charge every night, high-efficiency heating and cooling, gaming setups and home offices that never really power down. If your panel was sized for a different era, a new main circuit breaker or sub-panel gives you the power you need, and a whole-house surge protector keeps all that pricey equipment safe from the next spike. Tired of waiting in line at public charging stations? We’ll put an EV charger right in your garage.

Whether you need a repair, a whole-house safety inspection, a panel upgrade, or help getting ready for a standby generator, our licensed electricians explain the problem in plain terms, give you upfront pricing, and do the work to code the first time.

Contact Sparky by phone or online and just let us know when and where you need us.

Excel has been doing it this way for Chicago’s southwest side and the surrounding suburbs since 2000. Treat people right, and they keep calling you back.

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No matter how well things might have gone for us yesterday, today’s a new day. Another chance to prove our worth to the families and businesses who rely on our expertise. Another chance to make you glad you chose Excel Electrical Technologies… again.

Here are a few more reasons why first-time customers usually become long-term customers:

Guaranteed upfront pricing
Service options so you can feel more confident about the work we perform on your behalf
10-year workmanship warranty and 5-year warranty on parts
100% customer satisfaction guarantee
After-hours and weekend service by appointment
Ongoing communication before, during, and after the job
Well-stocked trucks for faster job completion
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Licensed and insured electricians serving Chicago and all of Cook County

At Excel Electrical Technologies, it’s all in a day’s work.

WHAT CHICAGO CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING

“This company lives up to its many rave reviews. I had strange and scary happenings in my laundry room that seemed electrical in nature. Over the phone Omar guessed it was a loose neutral and dispatched Doug and Israel a day later. Costs did not even escalate with job complexity. Excel is an amazing company and we are lucky to have these talented guys in the southwest suburbs!” — Ruby E.

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GENERATORS, POOL WIRING & EV CHARGER INSTALLATION IN CHICAGO

Just bought a home with a pool or hot tub? Don’t take the wiring for granted. Have it checked before anyone gets in the water, along with the pool and hot tub lighting and any outdoor outlets nearby.

When the power goes out in a summer storm, the problem isn’t just the lights. It’s the sump pump that stops running, the food in the fridge, and the work you can’t get done. A standby generator paired with an automatic transfer switch picks up the load on its own as soon as the grid drops out. Nobody has to run to the garage to flip anything or snake a cord through the back door.

Still have a fuse box? It’s time to trade it in for a circuit breaker panel. You get more dependable power, a bump in resale value, and room to add new comfort and entertainment equipment without a second thought.

Call today for a free quote on the electrical service project you have in mind.

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NOT SURE IF YOU NEED AN ELECTRICIAN? START HERE.

Do I need an electrician now, or can it wait?
- Some things shouldn’t wait: lights that flicker, breakers that keep tripping, outlets that feel warm, or any burning smell. If you can’t tell how serious it is, a quick inspection will sort out whether it needs attention today or just needs watching.
Is my panel outdated or unsafe?
- If your Chicago home is still on a fuse box, or nobody can tell you how old the panel is, have it looked at. Older panels weren’t built for an EV charger, central air, and a home office all drawing from the same service.
Do I need permits or inspections for this work?
- In most cases, yes. Panel upgrades, service changes, and new circuits usually require a permit. We take care of the permitting and make sure the work is inspected and up to code.
Is this required before I sell my home?
- Electrical problems are a common find on a buyer’s inspection, and they can hold up or even kill a sale. Having your own inspection done first gives you time to make repairs on your schedule instead of the buyer’s.
Are EV chargers, generators, or surge protectors worth it?
- For most homeowners, yes. A dedicated EV charger circuit charges faster and more safely than a standard outlet. A standby generator keeps the essentials running through an outage. And whole-house surge protection costs far less than replacing the appliances and electronics one bad spike can ruin.

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