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SHARAR ELECTRIC

1211 Quebec Cir
New on AngiNew on Angi
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SHARAR ELECTRIC

1211 Quebec Cir
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
1 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!

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!


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WireOne, LLC

1425 Metro East Drive Suite 102
4.36(
272
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WireOne, LLC

1425 Metro East Drive Suite 102
4.36(
272
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
216 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

When you are looking for professional top level electrical services, WireOne is here standing by to help. Our team of experts has the experience and training to handle all of your electrical needs from diagnosis to repairs. Our dedication to our customers is apparent in every job we take, as we always make sure all of your worries and concerns are covered. We back this up with a true written 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Call your trusted electrician today if you're in need of any electrical services handled with proficiency and care 24 hours a day seven days a week.

"Work was done same day; more than expected but Ron was able to assess and address additional items beyond the bath exhaust fan removal and install. "

Megan H on August 2025

When you are looking for professional top level electrical services, WireOne is here standing by to help. Our team of experts has the experience and training to handle all of your electrical needs from diagnosis to repairs. Our dedication to our customers is apparent in every job we take, as we always make sure all of your worries and concerns are covered. We back this up with a true written 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Call your trusted electrician today if you're in need of any electrical services handled with proficiency and care 24 hours a day seven days a week.

"Work was done same day; more than expected but Ron was able to assess and address additional items beyond the bath exhaust fan removal and install. "

Megan H on August 2025


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Rewired

2612 E 48th St
5.00(
4
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Rewired

2612 E 48th St
5.00(
4
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
60 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We're the new kids on the block providing the highest quality work at lower prices to our local competition. Even though we're new we’ve already got over 270 reviews and a 5-star rating from our customers on Google. Always get a quote from Rewired to make sure you're getting a fair price. We value giving our customers the highest quality of customer service possible from call to job completion. We love helping our community with everything from emergencies to long-term projects you can trust us to get the job done right first time.

"Highly recommend Rewired! They were so knowledgeable and polite and provided options allowing us to choose the best fit for our projects budget."

Courtney C on November 2024

We're the new kids on the block providing the highest quality work at lower prices to our local competition. Even though we're new we’ve already got over 270 reviews and a 5-star rating from our customers on Google. Always get a quote from Rewired to make sure you're getting a fair price. We value giving our customers the highest quality of customer service possible from call to job completion. We love helping our community with everything from emergencies to long-term projects you can trust us to get the job done right first time.

"Highly recommend Rewired! They were so knowledgeable and polite and provided options allowing us to choose the best fit for our projects budget."

Courtney C on November 2024


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Halbrook Electric

3258 NW 84th Ave
4.60(
5
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Halbrook Electric

3258 NW 84th Ave
4.60(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

Halbrook Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"the owner was really nice and knowledgeable but not happy with overall service but they will remedy "

Y. A on July 2025

Halbrook Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

"the owner was really nice and knowledgeable but not happy with overall service but they will remedy "

Y. A on July 2025



Auto Repair Plus & Commercial Services

1900 Parkhill Dr
No reviews yet

Auto Repair Plus & Commercial Services

1900 Parkhill Dr
No reviews yet
23 years of experience

COMPLETELY MOBILE SERVICES . ASE CERTIFIED 30 YEARS 515-314-0679/CELL PHONE – OWNER , OPERATOR AUTOR REPAIR SERVICES---------------- $70.00 HR,EACH JOB PRO RATED FOR EACH REPAIR NEEDED. 1 – BRAKES 2- EXHAUST 3- SUSPENSION 4- STEERING AND SUSPENSION 5- AIR CONDITIONING , REPAIR AND SERVICES 6- GEHL, MUSTANG , TAKEUCHI, CAT. REPAIRS 7-GAS ENGINE REPAIR & SERVICES 8- DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR & SERVICES 9-HYDRAULIC REPAIR & REPLACEMENTS 10- MOST ELECTRICAL ISSUES & TROUBLE SHOOTING 11- HEATER CORES ETC 12-WINDOW MOTORS 13- DOOR LOCKS & ACTUATORS 14 DOOR GLASS REPLACEMENT 15-EXTERIOR MIRRORS 16- ENGINE REPLACEMENT & REBUILDING IF NEEDED 17- WORK ON TRAILER ELECTRIC BRAKES & LIGHTS 18- INSPECTIONS 19-WIRING ON TRAILERS 20- REPAIR SKID LOADERS,TRACK MACHINES,EXCAVATORS. DIESEL ENGINE REPAIRS AND SERVICES 21- TRACK REPLACEMENT 22- FULL SERVICES 23- WHAT EVER YOU NEED ASK. AUTO BODY REPAIR----------------- 1- FRONT FENDERS 2-FRONT BUMPER 3- HOODS 4-DOOR REPLACEMENTS 5-FRONT AND REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY 6- ANY KIND OF FRONT END DAMAGE HANDYMAN SERVICES--------------- EACH JOB REQUIRES DIFFERENT LABOR FEE S 1-PAINTING (EXTERIOR & INTERIOR) 2-REPLACEMENT OF ANY LIGHTS & SWITCHES 3-REBUILDING ANY BRICK FOUNDATIONS 4-DOOR AND WINDOW REPLACEMENT 5- SIDING REPLACMENT AND REPAIR 6- ROOFING REPAIR &REPLACEMENT 7-ALL HOME REPAIRS----ASK FOR ANY ESTIMATES CLEANING ----- HAULING ----CLEAN UP-------- 45.00 HR PLUS ANY FUEL NEEDED 1- CLEAN UP FROM ANY JOBS YOU HAVE DONE 2- PROVIDE DUMP TRAILER FOR YOU TO LOAD .SMALL FEE---- 3- NEED TRAILER MOVED OR RE LOCATED 4- NEED ANY CAMPERS OR ANYTHING MOVED OR DELIVERED 5 SNOW PLOWING -- ANY SERVICES YOU NEED FEEL FREE TO ASK FOR AN ESTIMATE-----FREE IF I TRAVEL OUT SIDE OF DSM IOWA 1.95 A MILE . THANKS FOR LOOKING! HOPE WE DO BUSINESS! AND IF THERES ANYTHING YOU NEED ASK? VETERANS RECEIVE DISCOUNTS! COMMERCIAL COMPANY GET DISCOUNTS IF MORE THAN ONE REPAIR. SAME GOES FOR ANY CUSTOMER HAVING MORE THAN ONE THING COMPLETED OR REPAIRED. OR ANY SERVICES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME READING THIS! HAVE AN AWESOME DAY! 515-314-0679 / TIM CELL.

COMPLETELY MOBILE SERVICES . ASE CERTIFIED 30 YEARS 515-314-0679/CELL PHONE – OWNER , OPERATOR AUTOR REPAIR SERVICES---------------- $70.00 HR,EACH JOB PRO RATED FOR EACH REPAIR NEEDED. 1 – BRAKES 2- EXHAUST 3- SUSPENSION 4- STEERING AND SUSPENSION 5- AIR CONDITIONING , REPAIR AND SERVICES 6- GEHL, MUSTANG , TAKEUCHI, CAT. REPAIRS 7-GAS ENGINE REPAIR & SERVICES 8- DIESEL ENGINE REPAIR & SERVICES 9-HYDRAULIC REPAIR & REPLACEMENTS 10- MOST ELECTRICAL ISSUES & TROUBLE SHOOTING 11- HEATER CORES ETC 12-WINDOW MOTORS 13- DOOR LOCKS & ACTUATORS 14 DOOR GLASS REPLACEMENT 15-EXTERIOR MIRRORS 16- ENGINE REPLACEMENT & REBUILDING IF NEEDED 17- WORK ON TRAILER ELECTRIC BRAKES & LIGHTS 18- INSPECTIONS 19-WIRING ON TRAILERS 20- REPAIR SKID LOADERS,TRACK MACHINES,EXCAVATORS. DIESEL ENGINE REPAIRS AND SERVICES 21- TRACK REPLACEMENT 22- FULL SERVICES 23- WHAT EVER YOU NEED ASK. AUTO BODY REPAIR----------------- 1- FRONT FENDERS 2-FRONT BUMPER 3- HOODS 4-DOOR REPLACEMENTS 5-FRONT AND REAR BUMPER ASSEMBLY 6- ANY KIND OF FRONT END DAMAGE HANDYMAN SERVICES--------------- EACH JOB REQUIRES DIFFERENT LABOR FEE S 1-PAINTING (EXTERIOR & INTERIOR) 2-REPLACEMENT OF ANY LIGHTS & SWITCHES 3-REBUILDING ANY BRICK FOUNDATIONS 4-DOOR AND WINDOW REPLACEMENT 5- SIDING REPLACMENT AND REPAIR 6- ROOFING REPAIR &REPLACEMENT 7-ALL HOME REPAIRS----ASK FOR ANY ESTIMATES CLEANING ----- HAULING ----CLEAN UP-------- 45.00 HR PLUS ANY FUEL NEEDED 1- CLEAN UP FROM ANY JOBS YOU HAVE DONE 2- PROVIDE DUMP TRAILER FOR YOU TO LOAD .SMALL FEE---- 3- NEED TRAILER MOVED OR RE LOCATED 4- NEED ANY CAMPERS OR ANYTHING MOVED OR DELIVERED 5 SNOW PLOWING -- ANY SERVICES YOU NEED FEEL FREE TO ASK FOR AN ESTIMATE-----FREE IF I TRAVEL OUT SIDE OF DSM IOWA 1.95 A MILE . THANKS FOR LOOKING! HOPE WE DO BUSINESS! AND IF THERES ANYTHING YOU NEED ASK? VETERANS RECEIVE DISCOUNTS! COMMERCIAL COMPANY GET DISCOUNTS IF MORE THAN ONE REPAIR. SAME GOES FOR ANY CUSTOMER HAVING MORE THAN ONE THING COMPLETED OR REPAIRED. OR ANY SERVICES. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME READING THIS! HAVE AN AWESOME DAY! 515-314-0679 / TIM CELL.


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Haywire Electric LLC

5.00(
6
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Haywire Electric LLC

5.00(
6
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Ready for a panel upgrade, rewiring an old home, or wiring a new home or an addition? Our professional team has been serving the Des Moines area for over 30 years and we are ready to help you! You will love how we treat both our customers and employees with respect and provide care and quality in our work. You will get the results you need from our efficient electrical services at competitive prices. Call now to schedule your service!

"A great company to work with. Jayden and Eusebio were friendly, knowledgeable and completed all the electrical in a timely manner. The owner, Corey always responded to my calls and texts promptly. If you need any electrical work done, give them a call!!"

Karyn C on June 2023

Ready for a panel upgrade, rewiring an old home, or wiring a new home or an addition? Our professional team has been serving the Des Moines area for over 30 years and we are ready to help you! You will love how we treat both our customers and employees with respect and provide care and quality in our work. You will get the results you need from our efficient electrical services at competitive prices. Call now to schedule your service!

"A great company to work with. Jayden and Eusebio were friendly, knowledgeable and completed all the electrical in a timely manner. The owner, Corey always responded to my calls and texts promptly. If you need any electrical work done, give them a call!!"

Karyn C on June 2023


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custom electrical services

1975 Nw 92nd Ct
4.86(
7
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custom electrical services

1975 Nw 92nd Ct
4.86(
7
)
Customers say: Quality work
20 years of experience

Custom Electrical Services is central Iowa's residential electrical experts! Our team of highly qualified electricians can help with all electrical services in your home or business. All of our electricians possess years of on-the-job experience. You can rest easy, because your electrical job will be in the best and most skilled hands that it can be. Our electricians are drug tested and background checked. We warranty and stand behind our work! When you residential or commercial project you need help on, look no further Custom Electrical Services is here to help! Our team of highly trained professionals will help you every step of the way. We can be reached on the web at www.CustomElectricalia.com or by phone 24/7 at 515-669-3418.

"They came out to give me a free estimate. The next week they came with needed materials and did the installation, also disposing of the old materials. They were friendly, punctual, and professional. I would recommend them and have them do other electrical work in the future"

SUE B on January 2019

Custom Electrical Services is central Iowa's residential electrical experts! Our team of highly qualified electricians can help with all electrical services in your home or business. All of our electricians possess years of on-the-job experience. You can rest easy, because your electrical job will be in the best and most skilled hands that it can be. Our electricians are drug tested and background checked. We warranty and stand behind our work! When you residential or commercial project you need help on, look no further Custom Electrical Services is here to help! Our team of highly trained professionals will help you every step of the way. We can be reached on the web at www.CustomElectricalia.com or by phone 24/7 at 515-669-3418.

"They came out to give me a free estimate. The next week they came with needed materials and did the installation, also disposing of the old materials. They were friendly, punctual, and professional. I would recommend them and have them do other electrical work in the future"

SUE B on January 2019


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Professional Maintenance and Management Group

360 N Hickory Blvd
No reviews yet

Professional Maintenance and Management Group

360 N Hickory Blvd
No reviews yet
18 years of experience

Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.

Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.


Polk County Heating and Cooling

710 SW 3rd St
No reviews yet

Polk County Heating and Cooling

710 SW 3rd St
No reviews yet
56 years of experience

Polk County Heating and Cooling has been in buisness since 1969. It has gone from 1 employee to 27 . we are a complete mechanical sub -contractor. Our billing procedures are c.o.d. for most services, financing is avalible on qualifing services.

Polk County Heating and Cooling has been in buisness since 1969. It has gone from 1 employee to 27 . we are a complete mechanical sub -contractor. Our billing procedures are c.o.d. for most services, financing is avalible on qualifing services.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

As long as they have enough fuel, whole-house generators can run for weeks at a time (400 to 500 hours) without suffering too much wear and tear. However, this type of extensive use isn’t ideal if you want to extend the life of your generator.

Two important points. First, some generators may need you to periodically check oil levels every day or so and refill as necessary for safe operation. Second, if your generator uses a fuel tank, keep it regularly full so it doesn’t suddenly shut off. Many backup generators can run through a full tank in a day when they are powering large portions of a home.

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

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