ALEXANDR GODONOAGA

By Alexandr Godonoaga, Owner and CEO at Cob Services LLC — License #26-00032356 I’ve been getting this question almost weekly since the windstorm in late February knocked out power across parts of west Naperville for a day and a half. A homeowner calls, says they’re done with the ComEd roulette, and asks: should I put … Whole-Home Battery Backup vs. Standby Generator in Naperville: A Residential Electrician’s 2026 Honest Comparison

People call us about generators for one of two reasons. The freezer thawed during a three-day outage last August, or somebody on Nextdoor mentioned ComEd is running maintenance on the local substation again and the kids’ bedrooms run hot when the AC dies. Both calls land in the same place: which brand should I buy. … Generac vs. Kohler vs. Briggs & Stratton whole-home generators: what a Naperville installer actually recommends in 2026

By Alexandr Godonoaga, owner and lead electrician, Cob Services LLC. Illinois electrical contractor license #26-00032356. Yes, you can put a fan where a light is. The wiring is usually fine. The box almost never is, and the box is the whole job. This is one of the most common calls I get. Somebody buys a … Can I replace a light fixture with a ceiling fan? What Naperville homeowners need to know about fan-rated boxes

For most Naperville houses the answer is 200 amps, and it has been for about twenty years. But that is the default, not the diagnosis. A 1,400 square foot ranch with gas heat, a gas range and a gas water heater can be genuinely fine on 100 amps. A 3,600 square foot house with a … What size electrical panel do I need for my home in Naperville?

By Alexandr Godonoaga, Owner and CEO, Cob Services LLC. Naperville, IL. Illinois Electrical Contractor License #26-00032356. Published April 10, 2026. Last reviewed and updated September 5, 2026. We get some version of this call about twice a week, and it almost always opens the same way: “My breaker keeps tripping when the microwave runs. Is that … When and Why a Dedicated Circuit Is Required in Your Home

By Alexandr Godonoaga, Owner and Lead Electrician, Cob Services LLC. Illinois Electrical Contractor License #26-00032356. Published March 2026. Rewritten September 5, 2026. If you are reading this because your panel is making a noise right now, skip everything else and read this section first. Start here Stop and act now if the sound comes with any of … Electrical Panel Buzzing or Humming: How to Tell If It’s an Emergency

By Alexandr Godonoaga, Owner and Lead Electrician, Cob Services LLC. Illinois Electrical Contractor License #26-00032356. Published March 2026. Rewritten and technically reviewed September 5, 2026. Grounding usually comes up in one of two ways. A home inspector points at a two-prong outlet during a sale, or somebody feels a tingle off the toaster and starts searching. … Electrical Grounding in Older Naperville Homes: What It Does and What It Doesn’t