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A-1 Affordable Electric & Plumbing

Rockford Electricians
Ranked #4 in Rockford | Grade C+
3.90 (82 reviews)

A-1 Affordable Electric & Plumbing

A-1 Affordable Electric & Plumbing provides electrical repair, maintenance, and upgrade services for Rockford homeowners and small businesses. Typical calls include troubleshooting, breaker and panel service, lighting, and dedicated circuits.

Why Homeowners Choose This Business

Local presence in Rockford, ability to take on both small fixes and larger electrical projects, and weeklong availability. They can coordinate multi-room work and address common electrical safety concerns.

Service Area

Serving Rockford, IL and nearby communities in Winnebago County.


How This Business Compares

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Services Covered

  Electrical Services
  Plumbing Services
  Electrical repairs
  Lighting installation
  Panel upgrades
  Circuit Breaker Replacement
  Maintenance
  Installations
  Outlet And Switch Wiring
  Electrical safety inspection
  Repairs
  Dedicated Circuits
  Appliance wiring
  Service upgrades
  Code corrections
  Tenant Turnover Electrical
  Commercial Electrical Maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting and repairs, panel and service upgrades, circuit breakers, dedicated circuits, outlet and switch replacement, lighting installation, code and safety inspections, and wiring for appliances and water heaters.


Reviews

Recent Reviews

3.90

(Based on 82 reviews)

Customer feedback is mixed. Positive reviews mention quick scheduling, willingness to check additional concerns, and successful completion of larger electrical projects. Critical reviews cite workmanship issues, scope changes, and projects taking longer than expected. Pricing clarity and communication are recurring themes across comments.

Patrick actually was able to arrive earlier than planned, due to completing his previous job sooner than planned. He seemed so amicable when he arrived and got right to work. He even checked on a worry I had about a possible electrictal issue that turned out to be a burned out led light above my tub with no hesitation. Although I had called about a leak in the copper pipe to my water heater a problem had developed with my bathroom sink facuet pipe . He quickly dismantled the facuet and cleaned it as well as put in a new part, snaked the drain and took the pipe apart to clean it out. The faucet, drain and pipe are working fine. Then he took the elbow off the copper my to the hot water heater and welded a new one on to it. Not only that he took my kitchen faucet apart and showed me how to clean with vinegar. He kindly put up with me watching over his shoulder and answering questions to educate myself. All of his work was so quick and professional and I couldn't believe how truly affordable it was! I will be using A1 again for another job next week and for any future plumbing or electric service needs. Thank you Patrick and A1 Affordable Plumbing and Electric!!

We had an extremely disappointing experience with A1 Electric & Plumbing in Rockford, Illinois. They were responsible for installing electrical panels and running some home-run wires in our building, and the quality of their work was just awful.

We've had multiple issues since: electric water heaters ended up being powered by the wrong panels, and even worse, we found electrical breaker terminals that were literally burned and melted because they hadn't been tightened down properly. Loose wires, careless mistakes, and a total lack of attention to detail made it a really bad experience overall. They were also not timely at all, which just added to the frustration.

In short, we would not recommend them to anyone else.

I called that Jeff old man glasses with abeard I itook pictures he quoted me a price of $1,800 I had most of the material to upgrade my service but my main thing was I wanted was to have the ceiling fan outlet put in and stuff he didn't even do that he just wanted to do the service after already he started it which should have taken 6 to 8 hours he started it at 8am didn't leave until 11:00pm and still wasn't done had to come back the next day for another 3 hours. I have no problem paying the extra materials he needed to use he just wanted to come back and try and say well I charge $130 an hour no that was what the price was for you quoted me I wouldn't do business with that man again and I still have to call electrician now to do the other work

From my experience, do not go to them for plumbing. It seems like they just did everything very lazily and left stuff undone. I had them put in a new insert for the shower and they left spots exposed and did a terrible caulk job. They probably should have cut more around the window as well to have room to put the trim back on. They did an illegal cut in the basement for the plumbing and I believe the angle of the slope for the one pipe where they did the illegal cut is a bit too much. Highly do not recommend.

I have a 4 unit building that was fully gutted and pretty much turned out to be an all new construction site at the end. I hired A-1 for installing an all new electrical system in the entire building. They did an absolute phenomenal job. Jeff and his crew worked from dusk till dawn even during the winter months without no heat nor electricity as the building was at its bear bones when they started. Jeff with A-1 and his crew went above and beyond and I highly recommend using them for any job big or small. This job required alot of attention to detail which I don't believe a journeyman level company would have been able to handle. All the city inspections were passed with flying colors and even after A-1 passed their electrical inspection, they went through the building and cleaned up very well behind themselves. I live out of state and I was at peace as A-1 handled the job without me needing to be there babysitting them to complete the job. Thanks again Jeff with A-1!!

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Emergency service may be available for urgent issues.


Frequently Asked Questions

They handle common residential and light commercial jobs such as troubleshooting, panel and breaker work, outlet and switch replacement, lighting, and service upgrades. They can also assist with wiring for specific appliances and safety inspections.

Their listing indicates availability every day. For exact scheduling or urgent requests, it’s best to call to confirm current response times.

Yes, they perform electrical safety and code-related inspections and can advise on needed fixes. They can also address common issues found during home sale or rental turnarounds.

You can request an estimate by phone or through their website. For larger projects, they may need an on-site visit to provide a more accurate scope and cost.

Clear access to panels, affected rooms, and any appliances involved helps speed the visit. Having photos of panels or problem areas and a list of known issues can improve estimate accuracy.
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Opening Hours


  • Monday Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday Open 24 hours
  • Thursday Open 24 hours
  • Friday Open 24 hours
  • Saturday Open 24 hours
  • Sunday Open 24 hours

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Business Details


Business Rating
3.90 (82 reviews) Pro Business
Address
1016 18th St, Rockford, IL 61104
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Business Type
electrician

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