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Last update on November 22, 2025

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Avatar for Galbraith Electric, LLC

Galbraith Electric, LLC

4.97(
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Galbraith Electric, LLC

4.97(
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Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

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 pleased as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very friendly tells you exactly what they are going to do"

Terry W on January 2023

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 pleased as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Very friendly tells you exactly what they are going to do"

Terry W on January 2023

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Toft Electric, Inc.

4.98(
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Toft Electric, Inc.

4.98(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 years of experience

Serving Clay County and the Iowa Great Lakes, the professionals at Toft Electric Inc. are the go-to, full service electricians you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate! No job too big, no job too small!

"I am very pleased with Toft Electric Josh did a great job installing new outlets in our garage Thank you Angi for connecting us with Toft Electric"

Kim H on February 2022

Serving Clay County and the Iowa Great Lakes, the professionals at Toft Electric Inc. are the go-to, full service electricians you can trust to get the job done right! Call now for a free estimate! No job too big, no job too small!

"I am very pleased with Toft Electric Josh did a great job installing new outlets in our garage Thank you Angi for connecting us with Toft Electric"

Kim H on February 2022

Panora Auto Parts

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Panora Auto Parts

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14 years of experience

We specialize in small engine repair including brands like Stihl, Toro, Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Kohler, etc. Pick up and delivery is included within a 15 mile radius.

We specialize in small engine repair including brands like Stihl, Toro, Briggs & Stratton, Honda, Kohler, etc. Pick up and delivery is included within a 15 mile radius.

IA Electric

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IA Electric

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12 years of experience

Full service electrical contractor serving the North Iowa area. We use flat rate pricing that guarantees the price we quote is the price you pay, no surprises when the invoice shows up.

Full service electrical contractor serving the North Iowa area. We use flat rate pricing that guarantees the price we quote is the price you pay, no surprises when the invoice shows up.

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Mitchell Electric LLC

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Mitchell Electric LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Mitchell Electric is a premier, family-owned electrical contractor serving homes, businesses, and corporations in South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. Our licensed, insured staff and electricians bring decades of expertise and are committed to providing an exceptional customer experience to help you design and implement your electrical project from concept to completion. Mitchell Electric strives to provide superior electrical service in a timely, efficient, safe manner and is proud of our exceptional workmanship and our professional relationships. More importantly, we understand that your electrical system is the heart of your home or business and provide a one-year written guarantee upon the satisfactory completion of every project we work on. We are proud to be an authorized Kohler Standby Generator dealer with certified technicians and installers. Thank you for visiting our site. Please call us or visit our website today for immediate onsite or remote support.

"Very well! Joe was the technician who came to my house. He is very friendly, pleasant, and knew exactly what needed to be done. Got right to the job and completed the work efficiently and correctly. He was very knowledgeable so I felt very comfortable with him doing the job. I told him of a couple other things I'd like done and he reported it to the office gal. I hope they send Joe to do the couple of other things I want done."

Darla H on February 2018

Mitchell Electric is a premier, family-owned electrical contractor serving homes, businesses, and corporations in South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska. Our licensed, insured staff and electricians bring decades of expertise and are committed to providing an exceptional customer experience to help you design and implement your electrical project from concept to completion. Mitchell Electric strives to provide superior electrical service in a timely, efficient, safe manner and is proud of our exceptional workmanship and our professional relationships. More importantly, we understand that your electrical system is the heart of your home or business and provide a one-year written guarantee upon the satisfactory completion of every project we work on. We are proud to be an authorized Kohler Standby Generator dealer with certified technicians and installers. Thank you for visiting our site. Please call us or visit our website today for immediate onsite or remote support.

"Very well! Joe was the technician who came to my house. He is very friendly, pleasant, and knew exactly what needed to be done. Got right to the job and completed the work efficiently and correctly. He was very knowledgeable so I felt very comfortable with him doing the job. I told him of a couple other things I'd like done and he reported it to the office gal. I hope they send Joe to do the couple of other things I want done."

Darla H on February 2018

My Classic Car Trader LLC

2.00(
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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

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. 

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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