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Wille Electric, LLC

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Wille Electric, LLC

4.50(
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Approved Pro
10 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. Call us today!

"very professional, very efficient. good quality of work. "

David S on September 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service, that we provide to meet the consumer's 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. Call us today!

"very professional, very efficient. good quality of work. "

David S on September 2025


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Next Gen Construction

4.73(
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Next Gen Construction

4.73(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
62 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

At Eastern Iowa HandE Man, we pride ourselves on being your trusted partner for all handyman and home improvement needs. Our team is dedicated to delivering top-quality craftsmanship, reliable service, and exceptional attention to detail on every project. Whether it’s a small repair, a complete renovation, or custom improvements, we tackle each job with the same level of care and professionalism. Our mission is to help you enhance your living space, increase your home's value, and make your vision a reality. Let us take the stress out of home maintenance and improvement—we’re here to make your home work for you.

"Very fast , quality work and friendly. Cleaned up well also. Work done was garage wall rebuilt, big garage door repaired and service door replaced. All done very well."

Brandon O on November 2025

At Eastern Iowa HandE Man, we pride ourselves on being your trusted partner for all handyman and home improvement needs. Our team is dedicated to delivering top-quality craftsmanship, reliable service, and exceptional attention to detail on every project. Whether it’s a small repair, a complete renovation, or custom improvements, we tackle each job with the same level of care and professionalism. Our mission is to help you enhance your living space, increase your home's value, and make your vision a reality. Let us take the stress out of home maintenance and improvement—we’re here to make your home work for you.

"Very fast , quality work and friendly. Cleaned up well also. Work done was garage wall rebuilt, big garage door repaired and service door replaced. All done very well."

Brandon O on November 2025


"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

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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


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



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J W Koehler Electric Inc

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J W Koehler Electric Inc

4.81(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Founded by James and Marcia Koehler in 1969, J.W. Koehler Electric, Inc. has served as an electrician in the Quad Cities community for 40 plus years offering professional and competitive electrical and communication installations. “Award Winning” Safety is always first at Koehler Electric. With an EMR rating currently at 0.69, we lead the way with proactive safety measures that include owner instructed safety orientation & 3rd party job-site inspections. A wide range of services are available from this Davenport Electrician, including 24 Hour Electrician Service Department, Design-Build Electrical Expertise, Automation & Control Integration, Professional CAD Services & a Full Data/Communication Division.

"The service was excellent. Mr. Farmer si very thorough. He was heaven, polite and did a very good job."

Rosie T on July 2021

Founded by James and Marcia Koehler in 1969, J.W. Koehler Electric, Inc. has served as an electrician in the Quad Cities community for 40 plus years offering professional and competitive electrical and communication installations. “Award Winning” Safety is always first at Koehler Electric. With an EMR rating currently at 0.69, we lead the way with proactive safety measures that include owner instructed safety orientation & 3rd party job-site inspections. A wide range of services are available from this Davenport Electrician, including 24 Hour Electrician Service Department, Design-Build Electrical Expertise, Automation & Control Integration, Professional CAD Services & a Full Data/Communication Division.

"The service was excellent. Mr. Farmer si very thorough. He was heaven, polite and did a very good job."

Rosie T on July 2021

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

No, you shouldn’t use an extension cord to plug a generator directly into your home without using a transfer switch. That’s because systems like pumps and HVAC fans need a steady power source that might not be available directly from your generator alone. If you bypass the circuit breaker box, you risk damaging your electrical system, creating a risk of electrical fire or electrical shock to you or any workers repairing lines on your local electrical grid.

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. 

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

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