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Last update on October 28, 2025

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Excel IT Services

723 Avenue E
4.75(
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Excel IT Services

723 Avenue E
4.75(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Here at Excel IT Services, we take pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' 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.

"Amazin"

Syed H on February 2023

Here at Excel IT Services, we take pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' 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.

"Amazin"

Syed H on February 2023

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MW Energy LLC

11208 143rd Ave
5.00(
5
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MW Energy LLC

11208 143rd Ave
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

At Midwestern Energy Solutions, we are your dedicated electrical contracting partner, specializing in the meticulous repair or replacement of faulty electrical equipment, proactive preventative maintenance, and the seamless installation of cutting-edge renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, batteries, and generators. Our commitment is deeply rooted in ethical business practices, ensuring that every interaction is marked by integrity and transparency. We take pride in delivering solutions and repairs that are not only timely and cost-effective but also contribute to both economic and environmental sustainability. By harnessing the power of renewable energy sources, we pave the way for a greener future while simultaneously reducing your energy costs. As a veteran owned business, we serve residential, commercial, and industrial facilities with an unwavering focus on excellence.

"Fabulous Job"

Steven C on February 2025

At Midwestern Energy Solutions, we are your dedicated electrical contracting partner, specializing in the meticulous repair or replacement of faulty electrical equipment, proactive preventative maintenance, and the seamless installation of cutting-edge renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, batteries, and generators. Our commitment is deeply rooted in ethical business practices, ensuring that every interaction is marked by integrity and transparency. We take pride in delivering solutions and repairs that are not only timely and cost-effective but also contribute to both economic and environmental sustainability. By harnessing the power of renewable energy sources, we pave the way for a greener future while simultaneously reducing your energy costs. As a veteran owned business, we serve residential, commercial, and industrial facilities with an unwavering focus on excellence.

"Fabulous Job"

Steven C on February 2025

IA Electric

PO BOX 694
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IA Electric

PO BOX 694
No reviews yet
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.

My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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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 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. 

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

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