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Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
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Serving Assumption, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Responsive, fair pricing. Quality of installation could have been done a little better as rods were slightly crooked and they did not pull the wiring tout on top of house so not totally parallel to roof line."
Indianapolis
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Indianapolis
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Indiana Illinois

+70

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Apex Electrical Solutions
5.0(
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Serving Assumption, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Apex installed a Whole Farm generator for my horse farm. They were very professional when they came to determine the size generator I needed and the quote was quite reasonable. The installation and hook up was completed in a timely manner. I now have peace of mind knowing that in the event of a power outage I can still provide excellent care to my horses. I will certainly be contacting Apex for my future electrical projects."
Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Accent Tel USA
4.9(
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Serving Assumption, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe, Mark, and Their Team did a Splendid Job for Us on this Business Phone Line Install. There are Very Knowledgeable and provided the Needed Assessment and "Fix" in a Very Timely Manner. I Highly Recommend Accent Tel USA! God Bless You! Philippians 1:3-6! Have a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood & "Stay on the Nice List"! :)"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
52
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Serving Assumption, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Based on our past experience with AOM (interior painting), we used them to powerwash our home. They had all the appropriate equipment and did an excellent job. Our 20 year old vinyl siding looks totally refreshed. David is easy to work with and goes the extra mile. We will continue to AOM for future projects.
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+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Lightning Defense, LLC (Illinois)
4.6(
136
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Serving Assumption, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John Sherlock and his wife are the consummate professionals! I would highly recommend them. Their attention to detail and installation quality, was superb. Johns knowledge of Lighting protection is apparent after 40+ years. You will not be disappointed . July 2020. D.Riggio Carterville, Illinois"
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lightining pro

+13

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Copper Creek Electric Inc
4.9(
7
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Serving Assumption, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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. All of our employees are proud IBEW union members. We look forward to hearing from you and earning your business!\n\n\nThank you.

Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Assumption, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They were informative! It's a family business that is generational in their craft. They explained my unit to me and gave me tips to improve it's care. I will be using them in the future for maintenance."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Bath Planet of Springfield
4.8(
18
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Serving Assumption, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Justin came by for a consultation and really educated me on the project. He was very professional. It was installed in About 4 weeks from the consultation. Others were months before they could get to my project!"
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Bathtub Remodeling
Tub to Shower Conversions

+25

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes. You can connect your home back-up battery to a generator with its designated charger. Be sure that the output of the generator matches the input requirements for the battery for best results.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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.

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. 

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