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Galbraith Electric, LLC

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Galbraith Electric, LLC

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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

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.

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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

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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

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages at $5,200, but costs can range from $1,500 to $8,900, depending on the type and size of the generator, and the labor required to install it. To find the best deal while still ensuring the unit meets all the needs of your household, hire an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your must-have appliances and electronics beforehand so you don’t pay for more power than you need. As always, be sure to get at least three quotes to find the ideal fit for your needs and budget.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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