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Loveland Enterprises

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Loveland Enterprises

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Customers say: Quick response
32 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

A small, locally owned business nestled in the heart of southern Idaho. As a family-operated establishment, we take great joy in providing our community with the utmost quality and service. Our business was born out of pure love for the holiday season, and the nostalgia it brings. There's just something heartwarming about driving around and taking in all the beautiful Christmas lights. We wanted to share that feeling with others and bring joy and cheer to our neighborhood. We make it our mission to spread light-heartedness and positivity during the most wonderful time of the year. We take great care of our decorations, ensuring every detail is perfect to create a truly enchanting experience for all. Share in our love for all things Christmas and let us brighten up your holidays. We can't wait to welcome you and spread the holiday spirit together. Happy Holidays from our family to yours! .

"They do wonderful work! So nice, pleasant and timely!"

Susie W on November 2024

A small, locally owned business nestled in the heart of southern Idaho. As a family-operated establishment, we take great joy in providing our community with the utmost quality and service. Our business was born out of pure love for the holiday season, and the nostalgia it brings. There's just something heartwarming about driving around and taking in all the beautiful Christmas lights. We wanted to share that feeling with others and bring joy and cheer to our neighborhood. We make it our mission to spread light-heartedness and positivity during the most wonderful time of the year. We take great care of our decorations, ensuring every detail is perfect to create a truly enchanting experience for all. Share in our love for all things Christmas and let us brighten up your holidays. We can't wait to welcome you and spread the holiday spirit together. Happy Holidays from our family to yours! .

"They do wonderful work! So nice, pleasant and timely!"

Susie W on November 2024


JLJ Company

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JLJ Company

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Customers say: Quick response
49 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

JLJ Company is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Got some work done and he gave me some great advice for moving forward. Great guy."

Matthew B on December 2025

JLJ Company is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Got some work done and he gave me some great advice for moving forward. Great guy."

Matthew B on December 2025


My Classic Car Trader LLC

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My Classic Car Trader LLC

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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 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.

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.

Whole-house generators can last 20 to 40 years with normal operation and proper maintenance. If you look up the specifications for your generator, you may be able to find a lifespan rated in hours of operation. Life expectancy will vary depending on how often and for how long you use the generator each year. Choosing a fuel with low impact like natural gas or diesel can help generators last as long as possible.

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.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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