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CP Electric

4.96(
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CP Electric

4.96(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company. I have 25 years experience as an electrician. We can do any type of electrical you need, and do it right. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Chris was fast, professional, and easy to work with. He was very helpful, and went above and beyond in any way he could. I would greatly recommend anyone higher CP electric for your home electrical needs."

Erin O on August 2022

We are a locally owned and operated company. I have 25 years experience as an electrician. We can do any type of electrical you need, and do it right. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Chris was fast, professional, and easy to work with. He was very helpful, and went above and beyond in any way he could. I would greatly recommend anyone higher CP electric for your home electrical needs."

Erin O on August 2022


Becks Communications, Inc.

5.00(
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Becks Communications, Inc.

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
29 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Rob B on July 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

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Rob B on July 2024


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Current Source Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Current Source Electric, LLC

5.00(
10
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent experience with Current Source Electric owner, Louis! Quick, efficient and cost effective good value. He demonstrates skill and insight into the process of understanding and completing electrical jobs. We will be using him for all our future electrical requirements. Polite and thoughtful in addition! Couldn't be more happy with his work."

James R on August 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Excellent experience with Current Source Electric owner, Louis! Quick, efficient and cost effective good value. He demonstrates skill and insight into the process of understanding and completing electrical jobs. We will be using him for all our future electrical requirements. Polite and thoughtful in addition! Couldn't be more happy with his work."

James R on August 2025


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Hackett Electric Company, LLC

4.51(
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Hackett Electric Company, LLC

4.51(
38
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Customers say: Quality work
19 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Quality and Craftsmanship are our top priority! Fast, friendly and professional electricians help you get your project going smoothly. Hackett Electric services residential, commercial, and industrial systems. We look forward to providing you with the best customer experience possible.

"Responded quickly to my request and were able to send someone over the weekend to assess the issue."

Anna B on June 2025

Quality and Craftsmanship are our top priority! Fast, friendly and professional electricians help you get your project going smoothly. Hackett Electric services residential, commercial, and industrial systems. We look forward to providing you with the best customer experience possible.

"Responded quickly to my request and were able to send someone over the weekend to assess the issue."

Anna B on June 2025


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Alexander Technical Resources

4.74(
1,889
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Alexander Technical Resources

4.74(
1,889
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Free Phone Consultation. Not sure if we can help? Give us a call, it's on us! We are more than happy to talk with you and discuss your computer problems. Fast service. In some cases we can help you right now! If not, we will schedule an appointment that fits your schedule. If you receive our answering service, please leave us a message. We will call you back as soon as possible. Domestic Based Support. Our company is based right here in the United States and all of our technicians speak clear, fluent English. Safe Interaction. By using our online support center, no one has to come out to your home to fix your computer. That means no strangers in your home and you don’t even have to get dressed, if you don’t want to. Extremely Affordable & Convenient. Unhooking your computer, dragging it out to the car, then driving to the store and dragging in there and waiting for weeks to get it back and then pay hundreds of dollars for such fantastic service. That’s the typical experience for most users. Most Issues are software based. In our experience. 85% of user’s problems are either software or operating system problems due to bugs, worms, virus’, Trojans, malware, grayware or spyware related. As long as your computer turns on and has an internet connection, we can probably solve your issue. If we find that your issue is a hardware issue, we will recommend a trusted, local support company to help you further, if possible.

"Online repair. He has helped me in the past and I cannot say enough nice things about him. The next day I had a tiny issue and he responded immediately. Thorough. Thank you!"

Jan C on February 2019

Free Phone Consultation. Not sure if we can help? Give us a call, it's on us! We are more than happy to talk with you and discuss your computer problems. Fast service. In some cases we can help you right now! If not, we will schedule an appointment that fits your schedule. If you receive our answering service, please leave us a message. We will call you back as soon as possible. Domestic Based Support. Our company is based right here in the United States and all of our technicians speak clear, fluent English. Safe Interaction. By using our online support center, no one has to come out to your home to fix your computer. That means no strangers in your home and you don’t even have to get dressed, if you don’t want to. Extremely Affordable & Convenient. Unhooking your computer, dragging it out to the car, then driving to the store and dragging in there and waiting for weeks to get it back and then pay hundreds of dollars for such fantastic service. That’s the typical experience for most users. Most Issues are software based. In our experience. 85% of user’s problems are either software or operating system problems due to bugs, worms, virus’, Trojans, malware, grayware or spyware related. As long as your computer turns on and has an internet connection, we can probably solve your issue. If we find that your issue is a hardware issue, we will recommend a trusted, local support company to help you further, if possible.

"Online repair. He has helped me in the past and I cannot say enough nice things about him. The next day I had a tiny issue and he responded immediately. Thorough. Thank you!"

Jan C on February 2019


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Kitchen & Bath Ideas

4.84(
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Kitchen & Bath Ideas

4.84(
32
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a kitchen cabinet design showroom, specializing in the latest design trends, colors, and styles. We have over 4800 square feet of showroom space showcasing kitchens and bathrooms for any budget. We are financially secure and have serviced the greater Colorado Springs area successfully for over 25 years. Our professional team of designers will assist you in pulling together the very best ideas and cabinetry for your home.

We are a kitchen cabinet design showroom, specializing in the latest design trends, colors, and styles. We have over 4800 square feet of showroom space showcasing kitchens and bathrooms for any budget. We are financially secure and have serviced the greater Colorado Springs area successfully for over 25 years. Our professional team of designers will assist you in pulling together the very best ideas and cabinetry for your home.


Affordable Fans - The Fan Doctor

4.92(
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Affordable Fans - The Fan Doctor

4.92(
13
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Owner operated. Additional DBA: The Fan Doctor. Licensed electrician in New Hampshire & Massachusetts. Over 30 years experience.

"Excellent parts. Fast delivery."

William W on April 2021

Owner operated. Additional DBA: The Fan Doctor. Licensed electrician in New Hampshire & Massachusetts. Over 30 years experience.

"Excellent parts. Fast delivery."

William W on April 2021


iResQ

4.84(
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iResQ

4.84(
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Customers say: Quality work
32 years of experience

iResQ is made up of people just like yourself, people who love their iPods, iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and other Apple products. We believe that we have found a better way to upgrade, repair and maintain your iPod, iPhone, iPad, Mac Laptop or Desktop Mac. Quick, affordable repair has never been easier, no matter where in the USA you are located. Additional e-mails - [email protected] & [email protected]. Charges are determined by services provided. National mail order repair available. Free 24 hour diagnostics on website.

iResQ is made up of people just like yourself, people who love their iPods, iPhones, iPads, MacBooks, and other Apple products. We believe that we have found a better way to upgrade, repair and maintain your iPod, iPhone, iPad, Mac Laptop or Desktop Mac. Quick, affordable repair has never been easier, no matter where in the USA you are located. Additional e-mails - [email protected] & [email protected]. Charges are determined by services provided. National mail order repair available. Free 24 hour diagnostics on website.


"Eric did an excellent job and was concerned about quality. Got the job done."

Donald W on February 2018

Reliable Remodel offers complete remodels, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Doors, Windows, Additions, Garages, Sheds, Covered Porches, Decks and more.

"Eric did an excellent job and was concerned about quality. Got the job done."

Donald W on February 2018


Remodeling General Contracting Drywall Metal framing Interior Color Plaster Acoustical Grid Ceiling System Interior Exterior Painting Additions Decks/staining Doors/windows/trim

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

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