Brilliant Electric, Heating & Cooling Inc

Description of Work: I used Brilliant Electric Heating and Cooling Inc. to get a quote and have an outlet replaced.

Description of Work: Fixed light switch in kitchen

Description of Work: The electrician came out to the house at the time promised. He fixed a line that constantly blew the fuse because the Microwave, refrigerator, washer and dryer were on the same line. He had my husband turn on most of the items to check that the "fix" could safely serve all of the the appliances. Also solved the mystery of a light fixture that wouldn't work. That proved to be a quick and easy thing -- the contact to the bulb was bent too flat to make contact with the bulb.

Description of Work: Placed switched ceiling lamps into two previously unlit rooms. Added outlets in bedroom and bathroom.

Description of Work: Relocate meter to the other side of the house, install new 200 amp service panel, convert existing fuse box into a junction box.

Description of Work: I phoned ELECTRICAL SERVICES GROUP in the morning with a problem with a breaker and had an electricial at the house by 3pm. It took several hours to find and fix the problem but due to their flat rate pricing I paid a lot less than I was quoted elsewhere. The electrician phoned before he got to the house, was very polite and professional. He explained what he was doing and looking for while he was working and made some suggestions of how to improve our electrical service.

Description of Work: 220V heater troubleshooting/corrective wiring on 7 Intertherm units, plus corrective wiring on 5 110V lights and one outlet. Three heaters were completely rewired from the outside.

Description of Work: Electrical Services Group installed a garage space heater.

Description of Work: Called them to install a dedicated circuit for a sump and install an outlet in a guest room. They were so prompt and professional (Kevin). In the end we decided to put off the dedicated circuit. The price was better than I thought it would be in the end - but we decided to put it off. We will probably do that job soon. We did have the outlet installed. The price for the extra outlet was a little high but not after I applied a $25.00 coupon they gave me last time I used them. They also offer $15.00 coupon that you can print through Angie's list.

Description of Work: These guys were amazing. Our house is wired with a very old fashioned system that uses low voltage switches to activate normal light fixtures that run of standard 110V current. This "low voltage switching system" was very "high tech" and desirable for about 5 years starting in 1959. Our house was a "pioneer". The result is that it is very hard to find electricians who are knowledgable in these old systems. Our system is even worse because most systems like this are centralized into a "panel" but our system is spread out all over the house with the "relays" at the "point of use" and transformers which power the relays scattered around the house. This all makes it more complicated and has left less experienced electricians scratching their head. Macieg Mucha - the tech who came to our house was extremely knowledgable and he very quickly zeroed in on the problem. He found a broken circuit which turned off power to the transformers which power our "low voltage switching." He did all this in less than an hour and with the lights off! I can only imagine how well he would have done with a more normal system and with the lights on! These guys are smart, professional punctual and very smart. I would recommend them very highly - especially for "hard jobs" - or any time you want an electrician you can really rely on. Call Maciej!

Description of Work: Installed new service to injector pump in flood control system in front yard

Description of Work: They replaced the entire electrical system of my apartment building. . During the work, they determined that a special need for my project was coordinating the work in the individual units and giving proper notice. They met this need superbly. They also handled the city permit process and met with the city inspectors as necessary.

Description of Work: fuse was screwed in tighter

Description of Work: Furnished and installed conduit and back box for ceiling fan in a bedroom (422.00). Furnished and installed conduit and switch in a laundry room (245.00). Was able to use a $25 Angie's List coupon.

Description of Work: Two indoor fixtures were replaced , one outdoor fixture was replaced and three switches were replaced, one with a dimmer.

Description of Work: They installed some kitchen lighting for me.

Description of Work: New bathroom exhaust fan

Description of Work: Our compressor in the fridge had gone bad and after every couple of minutes it was trying to start. That was causing an audible vibration sound in the basement electrical pipes. So we called ESG based on their reputation from Angie's List. I appreciate thay they were able to come on the same day, but it hardly took them 20 minutes to figure out what was wrong and they charged $150 for that. That is outrageous. When I called them for service they told me they have a flat rate of $190 that includes checking all the outlets and circuit breakers. But when they came to the house they just checked 2 outlets. I think they knew right away what was wrong, but they just took time to check 2 outlets so they can charge huge money. When they were done they initially asked for $195 then reduced it to $185, but I told them it is very high for such a small amount of time and he said it is the flat rate. I agree that I had agreed on the flat rate, but that included checking all the outlets and the circuit breakers. I guess they were counting the driving time from Niles to our house in southwest suburbs. Anyways, I just feel that $150 for 20 minutes is ridiculous. They should charge by hour and not flat rate. Average rate for an electrician is $65/hour.

Description of Work: Repaired an electric line inside the wall.

Description of Work: Frunished and installed 2 surge protectors for flat-screen TVs mounted on walls. Also, added new outlet to "hide" cords for one of the TVs. For free, Maciej also flipped one of my switchplates in a bathroom so that the first switch operated the light and not the fan.

Description of Work: Fixed our intercom, replaced overloaded circuit breakers, reinstalled an outside weather proof box, other small jobs.

Description of Work: Since I was selling my condo, the buyer needed a walk-through to make sure that everything was in working condition. There were some electrical issues and so I had Electrical Services Group come out and give me an estimate.

Description of Work: They replaced a light fixture in my hallway.

Description of Work: Installed plug for the washer and dryer

Description of Work: Upgraded electrical service to 200 amp, hard wired fire alarms in all bedrooms on second floor, installed exterior outlet and outlet in front entry vestibule. Installed cable jack in kitchen.