Hornung Electric and Construction LLC

07/22/2024

After a very long application and processing time, we are happy to announce we are finally certified by the U.S. Small Business Association as a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned company! We are registered with SAM.gov and you can search and verify our certification anytime using the SBA's website! https://veterans.certify.sba.gov/

We provide electrical services within a 40 mile radius of Mendota, IL. Authorized Kohler generator dealer, authorized Generac dealer and authorized QuietCool installer. Call today for an estimate on your next electrical project or generator install!

05/16/2024

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We are a 100% Service disabled veteran owned and operated company and are here to help you! If you need someone you can trust to handle your Electrical work please give us a call 815-503-3402. We are extremely busy and new work is about 4-6 months out so it never hurts to plan ahead!! We cary a Master Electrical license and handle commercial, agricultural, and residential work. We are insured and bonded and have a high standard for quality as we take pride in our work. We are currently working on expanding to better handle customer workload and appreciate your patience and your support!!

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02/13/2024

Thank you Hornung Electric & Construction for donating to the Dueling Piano event!

02/24/2023

Here’s your helpful hint of the week:

You can safely and correctly, replace ungrounded, two prong receptacles with three prong receptacles, and still not have a ground wire present.

Many older homes were built with wire that only included a hot wire, and a neutral wire. This was acceptable years ago. If you purchase a home or have a home that has these outlets, there is an article in the national electric code that allows you to upgrade to the modern grounded receptacles without having to change the wiring in your home.

If you can afford it, changing the wiring is the absolute most recommended method to go, but could be quite costly. The alternative is replacing the receptacles with GFCI receptacles, or replacing with three prong outlets and using a GFCI breaker if your replacing multiple receptacles. The outlets or the covers must have labels stating “GFCI protected” and “No equipment ground”

Article 406.4(D)(2) of the National Electric Code covers this.

406.4(D)(2) Non–Grounding-Type Receptacles. Where attachment to an equipment grounding conductor does not exist in the receptacle enclosure, the installation shall comply with (D)(2)(a), (D)(2)(b), or (D)(2)(c).

(a) A non–grounding-type receptacle(s) shall be permitted to be replaced with another non–grounding-type receptacle(s).

(b) A non–grounding-type receptacle(s) shall be permitted to be replaced with a ground-fault circuit interrupter-type of receptacle(s). These receptacles or their cover plates shall be marked “No Equipment Ground.” An equipment grounding conductor shall not be connected from the ground-fault circuit-interrupter-type receptacle to any outlet supplied from the ground-fault circuit-interrupter receptacle.

(c) A non–grounding-type receptacle(s) shall be permitted to be replaced with a grounding-type receptacle(s) where supplied through a ground-fault circuit interrupter. Where grounding-type receptacles are supplied through the ground-fault circuit interrupter, grounding-type receptacles or their cover plates shall be marked “GFCI Protected” and “No Equipment Ground,” visible after installation. An equipment grounding conductor shall not be connected between the grounding-type receptacles.

This photo is missing the “No Equipment ground” label as the homeowner decided they did not want them, even though they were advised of this. The outlets are protected by GFCI (Ground Fault) and AFCI (Arc fault) combination breakers.

02/15/2023

Thinking about installing a generator? Give us a call today for a free estimate and in-home size up. Most people think of Generac when they think of home standby generators, but Kohler has been producing their own generators since the 1920s, far longer than Generac.  Caller is a trusted name in commercial and residential standby generator systems. Call us today! 

5-Year Warranty included.

02/02/2023

Kitchen portion of a whole home rewire. No plastic boxes (except low voltage box); all metal boxes and mud rings. All boxes, switches, fixtures and receptacles are bonded in accordance with NFPA 70 NEC. Plastic boxes have there place, but in re-wires and new installation we will never use plastic boxes. Also taking time to properly make connections is important and is another reason why we guarantee all our work.

02/02/2023

customer wanted some can lights installed in the soffit

01/27/2023

this is a service upgrade installed at a residence that also required the entire house to be rewired. All new wire all new panel all new lights. Attention to detail is important. 

01/25/2023

Save the Date!

Save the date for our annual Chamber Games event on March 4th, 2023! Check back soon for more information on the details of this years event & how to you can get signed up to participate!

01/16/2023

We are Hiring!!

Easy 1-Click Apply (HORNUNG ELECTRIC & CONSTRUCTION LLC) Electrician job in Mendota, IL. View job description, responsibilities and qualifications. See if you qualify!

01/04/2023

Farm panel repair. Yes the siding is dirty but it was owner supplied. At their request the center match boards were covered with LP smart side.

12/13/2022

trenching new service to barn from house.