We had a really good experience with Stern Electric on a pretty big project for our 100 year-old…read morehouse. The project including adding a sub-panel to our previously updated electrical service, new wiring to replace knob and tube outlets and ceiling fixtures in our second floor bedrooms, adding outdoor outlets for our front and back doors, and installing bedroom ceiling fans. Dan was very helpful in explaining alternatives and helping develop a good plan. He was extremely reliable in being on time and making sure he left everything neat and clean when he was done. We would gladly engage Stern Electric for any future work.

Great service and experience again! I highly recommend Stern…read moreElectric Great service and cake!

Not happy with my experience when looking at the full picture. I had a hot tub panel install on…read more11/2020 and paid a premium for it due to the holiday season and booking backups. They had an opening and a good rating online, so we decided to go with them. This March (3/2026) as I was freshening up my hot tub for spring, I noticed that only half the jets were working on only one side of the tub. I started troubleshooting what might be the issue and eventually made my way to the electrical box for the hot tub unit. I opened it up and noticed what looked like corrosion on the key/plug. When I pulled it out and gave it a closer look, I noticed that 3/4 main wires were completely fried or corroded. Yikes, that is probably the issue. When I called Mr. Electric's service center, I was met with no concern (Oh my, that doesn't sound good - yeah, you think?) and no offer to come out and inspect the work and then repair the issue (past the warranty period), just that another technician could come out and do the repair work for us. Why would I pay for your techs to come out when I'm experiencing shoddy work from you guys already? I pay a professional to do the job right, the first time around, so that I don't have to get things re-done and spend more money. With the track record I already had with them, I opted to not re-hire. I instead went with my main HVAC/electrical/plumbing company who came out and repaired and cleaned everything up (and stands by their work every time). When talking to the electrician who came out, he mentioned the reason this whole thing happened was because the wires were not tightened correctly during the initial install, one of the wires became loose overtime, overheated and then fried the other ones. The box that housed the electrical unit was closed and always locked with a padlock (so that my kids wouldn't open it up and messed around with it). When I mentioned that to the electrician, he said it was probably a poor install from the get-go. I'm so glad I caught it when I did, I hate to think the harm this incompetent install could have caused to my house and family. Not sure if those loose & overheated wires could have caused a house fire but I wouldn't want to risk it regardless. I will never hire this company again.

Technician argued with me about whether I had a problem while I demonstrated that I did…read more (Thermostat needed to be rewired to furnace) Was unwilling to remedy the problem. Threw some shade at me while in my house on a call. Overall an unpleasant experience.

We took a lamp over to get it rewired. Michael was very personable and checked out the necessary…read moreequipment to rewire it. He promised a fast turnaround. The store has beautiful lamps for sale. It is all beautifully designed setting.

A glorious array of high quality lamp shades , materials and in all shapes and sizes and specialty…read morelamps to choose from. Located on the corner of Xerxes and 50th street. Street parking. Entry facing Xerxes. Returns require receipt and must be done within 14 days of purchase. Very nice store and helpful staff.

I used Yelp to find an electrician in the area. John was very responsive to my request and provided…read morea reasonable bid. My project included two ceiling fan installations, replacing a dining room chandelier with dimmer, two new pendant lights and three new can/disc lights. I really appreciated John and Connie's suggestions/ recommendations especially when I waffled on placements. John has a lot of years of experience and is knowledgeable and professional. I am so happy with the final project and would highly recommend John Kivel Electric. Thank you.

I called an electrician that I google searched, before I called John & they couldn't get to me…read moreuntil the next day. I then called John Kivel electronics, John's wife Connie answered (they work together in the field) and she listened to what I needed & said she thought she could fit me in the same day! John called me back a few hours later & they came over & diagnosed and fixed my complex electrical issue!l.....the SAME DAY!! Not only were they prompt to get back to me, they came and fixed my electrical issue ASAP and they didn't gouge me!! Their costs are very reasonable!! These two are AWESOME!! I would hire them again in an instant!!!

Michael is amazing! Love working with small / family owned businesses. He's responsive, punctual…read moreand upfront with pricing and estimated time of job completion. We've used him twice now and both times have been outstanding! Highly highly recommend!

I can't recommend Michael highly enough. We needed to replace very old/ancient wiring for a ceiling…read morelight, and after having other electricians look at the job, it seemed like wall and ceiling damage was inevitable. This electrician found a smart, creative solution that others didn't, avoiding damage. That alone was impressive. What really stood out was the communication and follow-up. From the first interaction, everything was clear, timely, and professional. He showed up fully prepared for multiple scenarios, which made the whole process efficient and stress-free. Michael is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly takes pride in doing things the right way. There was zero pressure or upselling--just honest recommendations with real integrity. You can tell he's focused on long-term safety and quality, not quick fixes. Michael was also clean, respectful of our home, and left the space better than expected after the work was done. On top of that, he went above and beyond to make sure the final result was done exceptionally well, not just "good enough." (And he was so kind and patient with my dogs!) If you're looking for an electrician who is skilled, thoughtful, trustworthy, and genuinely cares about doing excellent work, this is the one to call. I wouldn't hesitate to use them again or recommend them to anyone.

cancels your appointment last minute. $11,000 air conditioner replacement. Service tech diagnosing…read moreair conditioning did not know what he was doing.

I'm absolutely disgusted with the representative Ed K. who came to repair my AC. I told him about…read morethe last guy who charged me $660 for a repair a week ago and the AC still isn't working. When I told him I had breast cancer and was really sensitive to heat ) my house has been at a steady 88 degrees since the first "technician" came out, and he said "so what, my mother died last month of breast cancer last month." (she was 30 years older than me). HARDLY THE WELCOME I WAS LOOKING FOR. Just to prove my point, I showed him my underarm drainage bubs full of blood. First I'm disgusted that I paid $600 for a part that didn't work. Second, I'm literally appalled that he would show no concern for what I was going though, which were pretty savage health issues. I WILL NEVER CALL BONFE AGAIN. EVER.

I moved recently and needed my home network set up which I have no idea how to do myself. I also…read morehad a TV I needed put up in my bedroom, plus wanted to purchase another one for my living room. After googling places around me I called this company to help me out. First was the network setup. Brandon, one of the co-owners, came over and set it up quickly and told me what to do if I ever unplug the system to start it up again. Then he mounted my smaller tv in my bedroom above my closet and created spots in the wall to hide the wires and tied them down do I can't see them at all. For the living room he recommended Sony as the only tv I should ever go with so I got one through him and he mounted that as well, also keeping the wiring very neat and descrete. I was honestly impressed by the speed and precision of knowing where was best to mount it based on my couch and what would look best at that eye level. I would definitely recommend Northstar with any technology or network set ups.

From the owner: Custom Home Theaters, Networking and Wi-Fi, Lighting Control, LED landscape Lighting, Home…read moreAutomation, Distributed Audio/Video, Home Security Systems, Surveillance Systems, and Motorized and Non-motorized shades.

Very quaint hole in the wall garden nursery that feels enchanted. I encourage everyone to stop by…read moreonce and you'll be fascinated. Pretty awesome to have it so close by our house.

Don't bother visiting this garden "center" as it is creepy and unkempt with a limited selection of…read moreplants-mostly shade. It could be re-named "Gray Gardens". The owner was really weird and made inappropriate/ creepy comments to us. We did buy a few plants, out of pity, from inside the moldy shed/office and paid twice as much as we should have compared with other retailers. Not a good experience or value.