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Electrical Wiring in Illinois

Electrical Wiring in the State of Illinois


Recent discussions from homeowners located in Illinois about home electrical projects, including home improvements, room additions, remodel projects, electrical troubleshooting and electrical repairs.


Electrical Wiring Projects in Illinois


How To Add A Ceiling Fan With Existing Light Fixtures
How to Wire a Ceiling Fan with Existing Light Fixtures. I want the fan to work just by a pull-chain but continue to have the switch operate the remaining can lights, how can I wire this?

How to Wire a Smart Thermostat
My current wiring only has 4 wires but I understand I can use the fan wire and make it a common wire. How to Wire a Smart Thermostat, Change the Wiring for a Smart Thermostat.

Converting a Fluorescent Light to Energy Efficient LED
How to Convert a Fluorescent Light Fixture from a Ballast with T12 Lamps or T8 Lamps to Energy Efficient Lighting, Light Color Options, Procedure to Convert the Light Fixture Ballast and Lamps.

How to Stop Smoke Detector False Alarms Once and For All
Azad in Illinois asks: Why Do my The Smoke Detectors Keep Going Off During the Night? How to Stop Smoke Detector False Alarms.

Preventing Basement Water Damage or Flood
What can I do to make sure the basement does not flood and prevent water damage?

Methods for Wiring Under Cabinet Lighting
What type of wire should I use when installing direct wired LED Under cabinet lights? The Basics of Wiring Under Cabinet Light Fixtures: Question.

How to Test a Light Switch
How can I use a voltage tester to check a light switch? The Most Common Methods for Testing a Light Switch, Testing a Switch with a Continuity Tester, Testing a Switch with a Voltage Tester.

Replaced a Light Fixture Now Nothing Works
I replaced the light fixtures now nothing works when I turned the breaker back on. How to Troubleshoot a Light Fixture Problem.

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Edwardsville

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Wheeling

Elgin

Murphysboro

Wilmette

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Naperville

Wood Dale

Elmhurst

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Elmwood Park

Niles

Woodstock

Evanston

Normal

Zion

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Recent Electrical Wiring Projects in the State of Illinois


Wiring Light Switches and Fixtures
How to Wire Light Switches and Light Fixtures. Switch wiring and the junction box.

Wiring for a Ceiling Light Fixture
How to Wire a Light Fixture with a Blue Wire, Orange Wire, and White Wire: Wiring a light fixture with a black and white wire.

Wiring a Wall Switch and Outlet Combo Device
Electrical Wiring for a Light Switch and Wall Outlet: Combo Switch and Outlet, A Switched Outlet, GFCI Requirement for Switched Outlets.

Wiring a 240Volt Air Compressor
I am wiring a new air compressor. It is 240volt, 28 amps, 7.5 hp, single phase. Is #6 wire big enough?

Why Dryers Will Not Dry Clothes or Produce Heat
Why is my clothes dryer is turning but not heating and not drying the clothes? How to Find Out Why Dryers Will Not Dry Clothes or Produce Heat.

What is the Correct Electrical Wire Size for Your Project?
What type of wire should I use for Electrical Wiring? How to Select the Right Wire and Cable.

Using Correct Light Bulbs for Your Light Fixture
I changed a Light Bulb and now we Smell Burning Plastic, What Should We Do? Replacement Light Bulbs for Light Fixtures.

Using Copper and Aluminum Wire for Home Circuits
When splicing aluminum and copper wires do the wire connectors need to be a special type? Wiring Methods for Copper and Aluminum Wires, Safe uses of Aluminum Wire for Larger Home Electrical Circuits.

Testing An Electrical Circuit For A Ground
Should I make sure my Circuits are Properly Grounded? How to Determine if a Circuit is Actually Grounded and how to proceed to bond your system for equipment protection

Replaced a Light Fixture Now Nothing Works
I replaced the light fixtures now nothing works when I turned the breaker back on. How to Troubleshoot a Light Fixture Problem.

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