Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Electrical Partner in Wauconda, IL
Reading Electric has been a family-owned and operated electrical contractor serving northern Illinois since 1962. We are fully licensed, insured, and bonded, providing personalized services to industrial, commercial, retail, agricultural, and residential clients. Our expertise spans electrical system installations, upgrades, and maintenance, including specialized services like energy-efficient lighting and generator installations. We prioritize customer satisfaction through professional execution and transparent communication.Our team stays current with evolving technologies to deliver reliable solutions tailored to client needs. As a Trade Ally in ComEd's energy efficiency programs, we help businesses reduce costs through incentive-eligible upgrades. With decades of experience, we maintain a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and community involvement through local charity partnerships.
Services
Electrical Inspections
Generator Installations
Energy Efficient Lighting
Security Systems
Computer Networking
Electrical Upgrades
Lighting Audits
Home Maintenance
Industrial Controls
Security Lighting
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of experience serving northern Illinois
- Our team is fully licensed, insured, and bonded in Illinois
- We participate in ComEd energy efficiency incentive programs
- We offer specialized generator installation and maintenance services
- We serve Lake, McHenry, and northwest suburban Cook Counties
What people say
Professional service
Energy savings achieved
Prompt response times
Detailed inspections
Competent technicians
Services
Electrical Inspections
Our comprehensive electrical inspections ensure safety and compliance for residential and commercial properties. We examine panels, receptacles, switches, and safety devices while providing detailed recommendations. With over 60 years of experience, we identify potential issues before they become emergencies, maintaining system efficiency and client safety.
Generator Installations
We design and install residential and commercial generator systems for uninterrupted power supply. Our certified technicians handle complete system integration with automatic transfer switches. Backed by decades of experience, we ensure reliable backup power solutions that meet specific client needs during outages.
Energy Efficient Lighting
Our ComEd-certified team implements energy-efficient lighting systems that reduce operational costs. We conduct professional lighting audits and handle incentive paperwork for clients. With specialized expertise since 1962, we deliver customized solutions that improve efficiency while maintaining optimal illumination standards.
Security Systems
We install complete residential and commercial security systems including surveillance and access control. Our integrated approach combines electrical expertise with modern technology. With decades of contracting experience, we ensure seamless system operation and enhanced property protection for our clients.
Home Maintenance
Our annual maintenance program includes 10-point inspections covering panels, outlets, smoke detectors, and energy efficiency checks. We provide repair recommendations and preventive maintenance. This proactive approach extends system lifespan while maintaining safety compliance for homeowners.
Questions
What electrical services do you offer for residential clients?
We provide complete residential services including panel upgrades, generator installations, lighting retrofits, security systems, and annual maintenance inspections.
Do you participate in energy efficiency incentive programs?
Yes, we're a ComEd Trade Ally offering energy audits and helping clients qualify for lighting upgrade incentives since 2012.
What areas do you service?
We primarily serve Lake County, McHenry County, and northwest suburban Cook County but can accommodate requests outside these areas with advance notice.
Are you licensed and insured?
We're fully licensed in Illinois as Electrical Contractors with complete bonding and workers' compensation insurance coverage.
How can I schedule service?
Contact us at 847-520-0553 or email [email protected] for emergency repairs, maintenance appointments, or project consultations.
