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Last update on November 17, 2025

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Element Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Element Electric, LLC

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
38 local quotes requested

Element Electric is a licensed and insured locally, Veteran owned electrical contractor based out of Marion, IA. We have over two decades in the electrical business; residential and commercial and several years of experience working in the solar industry. We pride ourselves on our honesty, reliability and our craftsmanship. You will find that we put our customers first! We serve the Eastern Iowa area and have vast knowledge in residential, commercial and the solar industry. Call us for your next job!

"The installation went great and the person who came by was great and courteous."

Mike O on April 2025

Element Electric is a licensed and insured locally, Veteran owned electrical contractor based out of Marion, IA. We have over two decades in the electrical business; residential and commercial and several years of experience working in the solar industry. We pride ourselves on our honesty, reliability and our craftsmanship. You will find that we put our customers first! We serve the Eastern Iowa area and have vast knowledge in residential, commercial and the solar industry. Call us for your next job!

"The installation went great and the person who came by was great and courteous."

Mike O on April 2025

Kevin's Electric

4.95(
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Kevin's Electric

4.95(
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 local quotes requested

Kevin's Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, with over 35 years of experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Knowledgeable and experienced. Got the job completed in a timely fashion. Satisfied customer."

Erik H on May 2025

Kevin's Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, with over 35 years of experience, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Knowledgeable and experienced. Got the job completed in a timely fashion. Satisfied customer."

Erik H on May 2025

Dependable Electric, Inc.

4.75(
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Dependable Electric, Inc.

4.75(
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•Approved Pro
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

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Ricks Electric

5.00(
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Ricks Electric

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
46 local quotes requested

Electrical service upgrades Solar Ev chargers Repair work remodels Emergency service Panel changes Lighting upgrades Family owned business with over 20 years of experience.

"Ricks Electric did an amazing job getting my power back on I had a fuse box catch fire and had to have a whole new box installed as well as everything outside. He was able to get everything wired in the new box and I have full power now. If anyone needs a dedicated electrician use Ricks electric out of Washington ia"

Jessica A on August 2025

Electrical service upgrades Solar Ev chargers Repair work remodels Emergency service Panel changes Lighting upgrades Family owned business with over 20 years of experience.

"Ricks Electric did an amazing job getting my power back on I had a fuse box catch fire and had to have a whole new box installed as well as everything outside. He was able to get everything wired in the new box and I have full power now. If anyone needs a dedicated electrician use Ricks electric out of Washington ia"

Jessica A on August 2025

Olde Town Roofing

3.67(
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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

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

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

Yes, installing a generator usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly.

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.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

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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