Electrician in Garfield Ridge, Chicago

About Serving Garfield Ridge

Garfield Ridge has a slightly different character than many south side neighborhoods. Located near Midway Airport, the housing stock here is newer on average, with ranch homes, split-levels, and bungalows predominantly built in the 1950s through 1970s. These homes generally have more modern foundations than the pre-war bungalows found closer to the city center, but their electrical systems are still 50 to 70 years old and increasingly showing their age.

The original electrical panels in Garfield Ridge homes were typically 100-amp installations adequate for the appliance loads of the 1960s. Today, with central air conditioning, multiple televisions, home office equipment, kitchen appliances, and the growing desire for EV chargers, these panels are running at or near capacity. Upgrading to a 200-amp panel is the single most impactful electrical improvement for most Garfield Ridge homes, and it is a project we complete frequently in this neighborhood.

Garfield Ridge's proximity to Midway Airport and the ComEd substations that serve the airport and surrounding commercial areas can contribute to power quality issues including voltage fluctuations and brief power interruptions. Whole-home surge protection and standby generator installation are particularly popular services here. Surge protection guards your electronics and HVAC equipment against damaging voltage spikes, while a generator ensures your family stays comfortable and safe during extended outages. We are about 6 minutes from Garfield Ridge along Cicero Avenue.