8 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sterling: Hilliker Electric LLC, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lee County Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 8.
Most-reviewed: United Electric, 32 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 8 ranked after Hilliker Electric LLC; ranked #4.
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8 Sterling electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hilliker Electric LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (153) | Dixon, 20 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Lee County Electric | 84 | 4.5★ (8) | Dixon, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Economy Electric | 82 | 5.0★ (12) | Dixon, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | United Electric | 81 | 4.9★ (32) | Rock Falls, 1 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | DNR Electric | 79 | 3.8★ (9) | Dixon, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Engel Electric Co/Helm Electric Facility Solutions | 77 | 4.0★ (7) | Sterling | — | — |
| 7 | Complete Electrical Contractors Inc | 77 | 5.0★ (10) | Rock Falls, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Weaver Electric Service, LLC | 72 | 5.0★ (6) | Dixon, 11 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 153 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (153).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 1 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sterling
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 1 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Sterling. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical panel upgrade | $518 | $1,347 | $2,193 | Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 8 Sterling electricians on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Sterling data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |