Electrical Service FAQs
Get answers about hiring AGE Electric, service areas, estimates, electrical repairs, installations, permits, project planning, and urgent safety concerns.
What areas does AGE Electric serve?
AGE Electric serves Palatine and nearby northwest suburbs within roughly 15 miles, including Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Barrington, Lake Zurich, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, and surrounding communities.
Is AGE Electric licensed?
AGE Electric & Wiring LLC lists electrical contractor license #23-00027745 and is a BBB Accredited Business with an A+ rating. Project-specific permit or jurisdiction requirements can be discussed during the estimate.
Do you provide free estimates?
Use the estimate form or call to describe the project. AGE Electric will confirm the next appropriate step and whether an on-site visit is needed.
Do you work on both residential and commercial properties?
Yes. Services cover houses, condos, multi-family properties, offices, retail, restaurants, managed properties, and light commercial spaces.
When should I involve an electrician in a remodel?
Before cabinets, fixtures, appliances, and wall layouts are finalized. Early coordination helps align circuits, switches, lighting, access, and panel capacity with the design.
What photos are most useful for an estimate?
Send the overall work area, a closer view of the issue or proposed equipment, the electrical panel with the door open, and the path between them when visible.
Can AGE install customer-supplied fixtures or chargers?
Often, yes. Send the product link or specifications first so compatibility, mounting, voltage, controls, and electrical requirements can be reviewed.
Will the project require a permit?
Requirements depend on the work and local jurisdiction. AGE Electric can discuss project-specific permitting and inspection coordination during scope review.
What should I do if an outlet is hot or smells burned?
Stop using it. If safe, turn off the affected circuit and call. Smoke, fire, active arcing, or immediate danger requires calling 911 and staying clear.
Can I keep resetting a breaker that trips?
A single trip can happen from an overload, but repeated trips need diagnosis. Do not defeat the breaker or replace it with a larger size without evaluating the circuit.
Why do my lights flicker?
Possible causes range from a loose lamp or incompatible dimmer to circuit connections, equipment loads, or service conditions. Note when and where it happens before calling.
What should I send with an estimate request?
Include the property city, the issue or goal, relevant equipment or fixture links, and clear photos of the panel and work area when possible.
Can AGE Electric help with an urgent electrical issue?
Call directly to explain the symptoms and confirm current availability. Visible smoke, fire, arcing, or immediate danger requires calling 911 and keeping clear of the area.
Do you speak Spanish?
Sí. Se habla español. Call or send an estimate request and indicate that Spanish is preferred.
What are AGE Electric’s posted hours?
Monday through Friday 7:00 AM–8:00 PM, Saturday 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, and Sunday 7:00 AM–8:00 PM. Appointment and urgent-response availability still depends on the active schedule.