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Installing EV Chargers in Chicagoland: Why It’s Time to Trust the Experts at Excel Electrical Technologies
As electric vehicles (EVs) become an increasingly popular choice among Chicagoland residents, the demand for home EV chargers is growing rapidly. Whether you’re in the South Chicago suburbs or anywhere...
Heating and HVAC Electrical Problems in Chicagoland
When it comes to keeping your Chicagoland home warm during the bitter cold winters, a reliable HVAC system is essential. But what happens when electrical issues disrupt your heating system’s...
Why Is My Electrical Outlet Not Working?
When you plug in a game console, food processor, or other electrical device and it doesn’t power up, it’s not only inconvenient but can leave you wondering what went wrong....
How Lighting Design Impacts the Look and Feel of Your Home
Think of your favorite special occasion restaurant for a minute. Is the lighting the same throughout? Probably not. The host stand may have a task light to make taking reservations...
Why Is My Electric Bill So High This Time of Year?
As temperatures drop and winter lurks around the corner, it's not uncommon to notice an increase in your electric bill. But that doesn't mean you have to like it. While...
Everything You Should Know About Power Strips
Today, our homes are more plugged-in and connected than ever before. And with all the appliances, TVs, video game consoles, tablets and other devices, it may seem like your home...
Benefits of a Whole-House Surge Protector
When it comes to protecting your home’s electrical system from costly and damaging power surges, whole-house surge protection is a must. Power surges can cause significant damage to sensitive electronics...
6 Reasons to Upgrade Your Home’s Electrical Service
Upgrading your home’s electrical service from 100 to 200 amp might seem like a daunting and unnecessary expense at first glance. Especially if your current service seems to be working...
Protect Your Home from Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Hazards
Every May, the United States observes National Electrical Safety Month—a time dedicated to raising awareness about electrical hazards and promoting safety measures to prevent accidents. In recent years, one particular...
Meet Sparky – Your Electrical Service Provider
Since 2000, Excel Electrical Technologies Inc., has been serving the Chicagoland area. Our love for what we do and whom we serve drives our unwavering commitment to excellence. We constantly...
How the Right Lighting Enhances Home Safety
When it comes to creating a safe and secure home environment, we tend to focus on the usual suspects: installing and maintaining smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, keeping areas free...
How to Choose the Perfect Video Doorbell
Once upon a time, we left our doors unlocked and didn't hesitate to yell "come on in!" when someone knocked or rang the doorbell. For better or worse, those days...
12 Electrical Safety Tips for the Holidays
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! A time to decorate our homes inside and out, gather with family and friends, and enjoy all the beauty and wonder of...
7 Signs You Need an Electrical Panel Upgrade
Your electrical panel houses the multiple circuit breakers that distribute power through your home. Much like any other system in your home, the electrical panel can begin to show signs...
The Dangers of a Power Outage
From the lights that illuminate our homes at night to the appliances that allow us to store food, cook, and clean, nearly everything in our lives depends on a steady...
