Alternating Currents Services

Alternating Currents Services handles residential and commercial electrical work in the Chicago area. The company operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and is a Certified State of Illinois EV Charging Station Installer. It is also a Generac Authorized dealer for generator sales and installation.

For residential customers, the company works on small repairs as well as large additions, remodels, and new construction. For commercial customers, it handles 3-phase installations and troubleshooting. The business has a 4.9 rating from 133 Google reviews.

In Illinois, electricians are licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). You can verify a contractor's license through IDFPR's online portal before hiring. The City of Chicago's Department of Buildings issues permits for electrical work and maintains records of issued permits, which you can search to confirm that a contractor has completed work properly.

Most electrical work in Chicago requires a permit from the Department of Buildings. Permits ensure that work meets building and electrical code standards. Ask your electrician whether the job you need will require a permit and confirm they will pull it—this protects both you and your home.

When vetting an electrician, ask to see their Illinois electrical license and confirm it is active through IDFPR. Request references and check past work through the Department of Buildings permit search. Clarify the scope of work, timeline, and whether the contractor handles permit filing.