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Emergency Electricians in Near South Side, IL (2026)

Top 27 of 861 electricians, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

25 of the 27 electricians on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 businesses come first, then same-day, each ranked by CR Score with availability weighted higher.

Sparks, smoke or a burning smell: leave the room and call 911. Never touch a fallen power line; call your utility.

The short answer

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    #1 for emergency electrical work in Near South Side: Chicago Handyman, open 24/7.

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Top emergency electricians in Near South Side at a glance

Top emergency electricians in Near South Side at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1Chicago Handyman894.9★ (211)Chicago, 4 mi away24/7
2Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric894.7★ (27,709)Chicago, 10 mi away24/7
3Highlights Chicago Inc894.9★ (454)Chicago, 10 mi away24/7
4Roselle Electric Services884.9★ (144)Elgin, 5 mi away24/7
5Loboz Electrical885.0★ (191)Chicago, 9 mi away24/7
6Rescue Electric885.0★ (641)Homer Glen, 16 mi away24/7
7Jordan & Sons Electricians884.8★ (87)Chicago, 2 mi away24/7
8Midwest Electric, LLC884.8★ (82)Chicago, 1 mi away24/7
9STS Electric884.7★ (197)Chicago, 4 mi away24/7
10Kostos Electric885.0★ (137)Chicago, 8 mi away24/7

Call an emergency electrician in Near South Side now

24/7 hours mean the business says its phone is answered around the clock. Arrival time depends on where the crew is. Ask for an arrival window when you call.

The 27 emergency electricians in Near South Side, ranked

24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights. The full ranking of all 861 is on the electricians page.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Near South Side

    #1 Chicago Handyman

    Based in Chicago, 4 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 211 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 211 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1500 N Halsted Ave, FL 2, Chicago, IL 60642
    View profile for Chicago Handyman(773) 982-5500

  5. #5 Loboz Electrical

    Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4717 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
    View profile for Loboz Electrical(708) 632-0438

  9. #9 STS Electric

    Based in Chicago, 4 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 197 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 197 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    939 W North Ave Suite 746, Chicago, IL 60642
    View profile for STS Electric(773) 721-1111

  10. #10 Kostos Electric

    Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4528 N Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
    View profile for Kostos Electric(312) 719-2616

Top 27 of 861 electricians by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

electricians in Near South Side, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26A Accurate Electric, Inc.855.0★ (152)20 mi
27Mr. Electric of Highland Park855.0★ (125)19 mi

How we ranked emergency electricians in Near South Side

Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 25% and 20%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 electricians are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed from
Reputation25%Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 months
Availability20%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)

Emergency electricians in Near South Side: questions

Which electricians in Near South Side are open 24/7?

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including Chicago Handyman, Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, & Electric, Highlights Chicago Inc, Roselle Electric Services and Loboz Electrical.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency electrical work in Near South Side, IL?

Chicago Handyman is #1, with a CR Score of 89 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency electricians in Near South Side ranked?

Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 25% and 20%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 electricians are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.

What should I do before the electrician arrives?

Sparks, smoke or a burning smell: leave the room and call 911. Never touch a fallen power line; call your utility.

How many emergency electricians here list a phone number?

25 of the 25 businesses ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for Near South Side

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 861 electricians serving Near South Side.
  2. October 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.

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