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Sterling Electric logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%93+22.5Value 14%96+13.6Replies to reviews 7%74+5.2Craft & service penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 88Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE

Sterling Electric

Fort Wayne, IN · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #88Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 125 electricians · 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other electricians (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Sterling Electric is better than 89% of electricians.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Sterling Electric is better than 93% of electricians.A
93
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Sterling Electric is better than 83% of electricians.A
83
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Sterling Electric is better than 96% of electricians.A
96
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Sterling Electric is better than 100% of electricians.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Sterling Electric is better than 74% of electricians.B
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Customers hired Sterling Electric for 8 kinds of job.

Sterling Electric for electrical panel repair

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.9
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$1,800–2,000
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$209–$888
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 78/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Electrical panel repair”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#76 / 103
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 9 Google reviews tagged “Electrical panel repair”

Chad5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I really like the service and the way they work through what's the best option for us. They also think how things will work for us down the road and prepare us for that.

Paid $3,500–4,000Reasonable priceRemodelingGround wire installationElectrical wiring installation
Lonnie11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

I’ve used them for a couple years now and they are by far one of the best.

Reasonable priceElectrical wiring installationLight fixture installationLight fixture repair
Ross8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Very friendly staff and did great quality work! I needed my whole electric panel replaced and they were very easy to work with and very reasonable prices for the great quality work they did!

Paid $1,800–2,000Great priceElectrical panel repair
Taya11 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

The owner came out the same day I called. He was very nice and willing to help anyway possible. He got our power back on, he's was very responsive and respectful. The only guy I will call from now on. Thank you so much for your help.

Electrical panel repairElectrical power restoration+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
EricaLocal Guide · 32 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Prompt response from initial inquiry. Super professional and on time. Great work and made us feel important. I'll never go to anyone else. Jim was just amazing.

Electrical panel repairElectrical panel replacement or upgrading+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Sharon10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

Jim did an amazing job! He was on time, friendly , professional and honest. I would use Sterling Electric again.

Electrical outlet & switch repairElectrical panel repair+ Punctuality+ Quality+ Value
andrew7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 years ago★★★★★

I had a rental home without service after the big storm. Sterling electric saved my butt by working out their schedule to come right away on Saturday even! The work was great and employees were super nice! i highly recommend their services!

Electrical panel repair+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
DanLocal Guide · 15 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 years ago★★★★★

Called at 7:30am when they opened, with a bad breaker on a 70 year old breaker box, he happened to have the part for it and had a guy out and had the problem fixed by 8:00am THE SAME DAY. 30-40 minutes from the time I called and my problem was fixed at a very reasonable rate. Excellent service.

General repairsElectrical panel repairElectrical power restoration+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Professionalism
Brandon1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

Reasonable priceElectrical panel repairElectrical panel replacement or upgrading

Price

$415-13% vs typical electricians

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

Price verdictsGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Great price 34%Reasonable 63%Overpriced 3%Not sure 0%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Light fixture installation22$196–$811
Electrical wiring installation18$410–$1.7k
Electrical outlet & switch repair17$114–$415
Electrical outlet & switch installation16$248–$958
Electrical panel repair9$209–$888
Electrical panel replacement or upgrading9$1.9k–$4.3k
General repairs8$93–$415
Electrical outlet & switch relocation8$224–$807

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