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WireOne, LLC
4.0(
325
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Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"A little expensive. It cost me over $800 to have an antenna installed on the roof and the splitter inside downsized from 4 to 3 splits"
Lighting
Lighting
Custom Lighting
Recessed Lighting
Lighting

+13

Response time11 hrs
180 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Jensen Electric LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

The Jensen family’s history in electrical work spans three generations. It began with Kyle’s grandfather, who spent 47 years as a maintenance electrician with Mountain Bell. That dedication to craftsmanship continued with Kyle’s father, a well-respected electrical contractor in Southern Utah. Following in their footsteps, Kyle entered the trade early—starting as an apprentice at 16, earning his Journeyman license in 2002, and achieving his Master Electrician license in 2006. With that deeply rooted family foundation, he brings decades of hands-on knowledge to every project.\n\n

Gallery
Gallery
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bedwell Builders
5.0(
17
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Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very prompt to respond, show up, submit quote and finish job. They also installed a new water heater. Very friendly and professional. Saved us money by using existing switches! Wonderful to work with and would definitely hire again and tell neighbors and friends to."
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lucas County Electric Services LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Bryant worked with us very well and was very upfront and honest with us regarding what we needed done. His rates are also very affordable. I would definitely recommend him and his business for your electrical needs!"
Solar Installation
Island Lighting
Lights
Under Cabinet
Solar Panels

+2

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Ark Electrical Services, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

Garage piping
Tesla charger
Work bench lighting and power
Service upgrade
Service upgrade

+83

Response time5 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by28%of homeowners
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Coffin Electric
5.0(
6
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Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1920

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Christian was very professional and very helpful! Coffin Electric charges for an estimate, which the competition did not do. However, Christian was so extremely nice! He took care of some unrelated handyman jobs! The work was done efficiently without causing any destruction of ceiling or walls, and it was a difficult job. They also stayed to supervise after their work was done when I had to leave for an appointment and another contractor was not yet finished. They cleaned up after themselves, also. Rave review! The price was a little higher than the competition, but not by much."
Living Room
Kitchen Remodel
Living Room Refresh
Response time1 day
47 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Bedwell Builders
5.0(
20
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Serving Waukee, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very prompt to respond, show up, submit quote and finish job. They also installed a new water heater. Very friendly and professional. Saved us money by using existing switches! Wonderful to work with and would definitely hire again and tell neighbors and friends to."
Response time1 day
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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.

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

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