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Last update on November 17, 2025

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WireOne

4.50(
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WireOne

4.50(
103
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 local quotes requested

WIREONE is working to become the leading electrical contractor in the region through a customer-centric approach that provides our clients with the absolute best electrical services available. Our journeyman electricians are some of the most positively reviewed electricians in the industry. They consistently receive five-star reviews on sites such as Facebook and Google. We begin each residential service call with a client conference during which we?ll sit down with you to discuss your project and any related electrical needs. After gaining a complete understanding of your goals, we?ll perform our complimentary 57-point ?Keep it Safe Inspection? to ensure that the electrical system in your home is performing safely and in conformance with local building codes. Then, before any work begins, we?ll provide you with Our Best Price. Our Best Price will be the most cost-effective way to complete your project quickly and safely. We also include a 5 year warranty on all work performed!

"The price was higher than other estimates but I got the feeling that they really knew what they were doing and the electricians made a couple of suggestions that really turned out to be good ones. They did a very high quality installation and couldn’t have been more professional and cordial."

Ralph K on May 2024

WIREONE is working to become the leading electrical contractor in the region through a customer-centric approach that provides our clients with the absolute best electrical services available. Our journeyman electricians are some of the most positively reviewed electricians in the industry. They consistently receive five-star reviews on sites such as Facebook and Google. We begin each residential service call with a client conference during which we?ll sit down with you to discuss your project and any related electrical needs. After gaining a complete understanding of your goals, we?ll perform our complimentary 57-point ?Keep it Safe Inspection? to ensure that the electrical system in your home is performing safely and in conformance with local building codes. Then, before any work begins, we?ll provide you with Our Best Price. Our Best Price will be the most cost-effective way to complete your project quickly and safely. We also include a 5 year warranty on all work performed!

"The price was higher than other estimates but I got the feeling that they really knew what they were doing and the electricians made a couple of suggestions that really turned out to be good ones. They did a very high quality installation and couldn’t have been more professional and cordial."

Ralph K on May 2024

Dan's Affordable Electric, LLC

4.67(
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Dan's Affordable Electric, LLC

4.67(
86
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

Dan's Affordable Electric, LLC, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Dan and his crew did a complete rewire on our home we moved to our out of town property, they were fast , efficient and friendly, the project was made so much easier because of them, would highly recommend them"

Jeremy R on February 2025

Dan's Affordable Electric, LLC, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Dan and his crew did a complete rewire on our home we moved to our out of town property, they were fast , efficient and friendly, the project was made so much easier because of them, would highly recommend them"

Jeremy R on February 2025

Dependable Electric, Inc.

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Dependable Electric, Inc.

4.75(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
24 local quotes requested

At Dependable Electric, Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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.

"Very good experience"

Hugh W on October 2021

At Dependable Electric, Inc., we take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the 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.

"Very good experience"

Hugh W on October 2021

Dan's Affordable Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Dan's Affordable Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 local quotes requested

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"No problems"

Victor H on November 2024

We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"No problems"

Victor H on November 2024

Olde Town Roofing

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Olde Town Roofing

3.67(
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Customers say: Quality work
21 years of experience

We are a general contractor that serves Iowa and Illinois. If you can think it, we will figure out a way to create it for you at an honest price and great customer service. We have several financing options available for almost every type of credit risk. We offer several promotions throughout the year for both product and financing.

"Failed to show up on agreed upon work date due to overbooking. Bid vinyl for an aluminum replacement, then was unresponsive about bidding aluminum. When we decided to go elsewhere, six months later they sent us an invoice for an additional, arbitrary $3k for work not performed. We disputed the invoice and never heard back until we got another invoice another seven months later seeking double the original amount including monthly interest and an ‘overhead & profit’ fee."

CRAIG M on November 2024

We are a general contractor that serves Iowa and Illinois. If you can think it, we will figure out a way to create it for you at an honest price and great customer service. We have several financing options available for almost every type of credit risk. We offer several promotions throughout the year for both product and financing.

"Failed to show up on agreed upon work date due to overbooking. Bid vinyl for an aluminum replacement, then was unresponsive about bidding aluminum. When we decided to go elsewhere, six months later they sent us an invoice for an additional, arbitrary $3k for work not performed. We disputed the invoice and never heard back until we got another invoice another seven months later seeking double the original amount including monthly interest and an ‘overhead & profit’ fee."

CRAIG M on November 2024

City Tractor Co.

3.50(
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City Tractor Co.

3.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
22 years of experience

City Tractor Co. is a multi-line power equipment dealership. Our main product line is John Deere. We sell and service a wide variety of lawn equipment, utility tractors, skid-steer loaders, utility vehicles, and commercial landscape equipment. Full service includes sales, parts, repairs, maintenance, on-site mobile service, trade-ins, financing, new and used, pick-up and delivery, and consulting. We are a one-store independent dealership, locally-owned by John Conrads, Manager, and Phil Ropp, Myron Ropp, and Warren Ropp.

City Tractor Co. is a multi-line power equipment dealership. Our main product line is John Deere. We sell and service a wide variety of lawn equipment, utility tractors, skid-steer loaders, utility vehicles, and commercial landscape equipment. Full service includes sales, parts, repairs, maintenance, on-site mobile service, trade-ins, financing, new and used, pick-up and delivery, and consulting. We are a one-store independent dealership, locally-owned by John Conrads, Manager, and Phil Ropp, Myron Ropp, and Warren Ropp.

My Classic Car Trader LLC

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My Classic Car Trader LLC

2.00(
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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.

Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.

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