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Last update on October 05, 2025

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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

9526 Corsair Rd
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

9526 Corsair Rd
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•Approved Pro
98 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game. We provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game. We provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.

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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
14 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

"Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business "

Anthony O on September 2025

Gatto Electric, Inc

4552 N. Sayre Avenue
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Gatto Electric, Inc

4552 N. Sayre Avenue
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14 years of experience

Licensed, bonded and insured contractors, 24/7 emergency service, paperless billing, excellent customer service, professional technicians, custom electrical design planning, custom installations, custom remodeling.

Licensed, bonded and insured contractors, 24/7 emergency service, paperless billing, excellent customer service, professional technicians, custom electrical design planning, custom installations, custom remodeling.

My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
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

Lee Legler Construction & Electric Inc

181 Wolf St Unit A
5.00(
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Lee Legler Construction & Electric Inc

181 Wolf St Unit A
5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Generac Automatic Home Generator Dealer ,Sales and Service Home and small business electric installations, repairs and upgrades Generator Maintenance and repair Generac Home Standby Generators in stock

"Lee and his crew were very professional and did an amazing job. We now have a Generac whole house automatic standby generator ready to go if our electric service ever fails. My wife and I and our contractor all have an app that gives us the generator's status, maintenance requirements, run time, etc., etc.....if the unit fails to start (for example) we will all get an alert and they have 24/7 service so this is extremely reassuring."

Russell P on January 2023

Generac Automatic Home Generator Dealer ,Sales and Service Home and small business electric installations, repairs and upgrades Generator Maintenance and repair Generac Home Standby Generators in stock

"Lee and his crew were very professional and did an amazing job. We now have a Generac whole house automatic standby generator ready to go if our electric service ever fails. My wife and I and our contractor all have an app that gives us the generator's status, maintenance requirements, run time, etc., etc.....if the unit fails to start (for example) we will all get an alert and they have 24/7 service so this is extremely reassuring."

Russell P on January 2023

Hollister Home Center

4007 West Jackson St
4.00(
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Hollister Home Center

4007 West Jackson St
4.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Since 1944, Hollister Home Center has been proudly serving McDonough County and the surrounding areas as the experts in electrical, plumbing and HVAC. We also offer everything that makes a house a place to call home. Furniture. Window Treatments. Floor Covering. Home Accents and more. Shop our 20,000 square foot showroom. For 24-hour Emergency Services call 309-833-1000.

Since 1944, Hollister Home Center has been proudly serving McDonough County and the surrounding areas as the experts in electrical, plumbing and HVAC. We also offer everything that makes a house a place to call home. Furniture. Window Treatments. Floor Covering. Home Accents and more. Shop our 20,000 square foot showroom. For 24-hour Emergency Services call 309-833-1000.

Griffin Electric Inc

340 S Schrader Ave
3.67(
3
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Griffin Electric Inc

340 S Schrader Ave
3.67(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
86 years of experience

We offer financing through FTL Finance for large projects such as new Furnace, Air Conditioning and Boiler Systems.

"Woke up w/o heat on a frigid January morning. After failing to get the furnace back on, we called Griffin. The owner took the call and arrived within 30 minutes. He diagnosed the problem, ran to town to get a new part, and had it installed and up-and-running in less than 2 hours, all w/o breaking the bank. He was friendly, professional, and honest."

Kurt J on January 2022

We offer financing through FTL Finance for large projects such as new Furnace, Air Conditioning and Boiler Systems.

"Woke up w/o heat on a frigid January morning. After failing to get the furnace back on, we called Griffin. The owner took the call and arrived within 30 minutes. He diagnosed the problem, ran to town to get a new part, and had it installed and up-and-running in less than 2 hours, all w/o breaking the bank. He was friendly, professional, and honest."

Kurt J on January 2022

Fowler Heating & Cooling

423 S Court St
4.64(
22
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Fowler Heating & Cooling

423 S Court St
4.64(
22
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Fowler Heating and Cooling is Family owned and operated. Serving the Southern Illinois Area since 1979. Specializing in Heating, Air Conditioning, Furnaces, and Duct Cleaning. Our dedication and appreciation of our customers and their needs has resulted in over 70% of our business comes from referrals. We care about our quality of our work, and the relationships with our customers. ‎ [email protected].

Fowler Heating and Cooling is Family owned and operated. Serving the Southern Illinois Area since 1979. Specializing in Heating, Air Conditioning, Furnaces, and Duct Cleaning. Our dedication and appreciation of our customers and their needs has resulted in over 70% of our business comes from referrals. We care about our quality of our work, and the relationships with our customers. ‎ [email protected].

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

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