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ADS Electric Company LLC
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Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

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Offers commercial services

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Next Phase Power LLC
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Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

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My name is David Michl, and Next Phase Power LLC is built on 20 years of hands-on electrical experience across residential, commercial, and industrial work. From home wiring to underground PVC trenching for services, fuel stations, and farms, I understand how important reliable power is to everyday life.\nProudly serving Jasper County, Effingham, and surrounding communities with dependable service, honest work, and quality craftsmanship. Fully licensed and insured, competitive pricing, and free estimates. Feel free to call or text anytime, and don’t forget to leave a review here or on our Facebook page. Thank you for your support!

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Ironhorse Electric
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Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

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Ironhorse Electric is locally owned and operated in the Charleston area. We are a full service electrical company that services both commercial and residential customers. We have over 20 years experience in the home improvement trade and we provide quality work and we are always on time. Please call us today.

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ADS Electric Company
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Serving Altamont, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at ADS Electric Company, we have over 10 years of experience in the business. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home. 

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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