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Last update on December 10, 2025

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Clemens Electric

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Clemens Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
22 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We are an owner/ operator electrical company covering all of south east Idaho. We can do anything from new construction to remodels, restoration, service calls and electrical updates. We value honesty and do the best we can to keep the pricing fair and affordable.

"They did an exceptional job. "

Michael V on November 2025

We are an owner/ operator electrical company covering all of south east Idaho. We can do anything from new construction to remodels, restoration, service calls and electrical updates. We value honesty and do the best we can to keep the pricing fair and affordable.

"They did an exceptional job. "

Michael V on November 2025

Hemmert Electric

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Hemmert Electric

4.47(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Hemmert Electric is the premier source for all of your electrical needs. Locally owned and locally operated, Hemmert Electric, will treat your home as if it were our own. There is no job too big or too small for Hemmert Electric. Call today for your free estimate!

"Very professional."

Clifford S on September 2024

Hemmert Electric is the premier source for all of your electrical needs. Locally owned and locally operated, Hemmert Electric, will treat your home as if it were our own. There is no job too big or too small for Hemmert Electric. Call today for your free estimate!

"Very professional."

Clifford S on September 2024

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

No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.

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. 

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.

Many services include assembling the unit and securing it in the window. Confirm with your provider.

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