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Last update on October 27, 2025

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Avatar for Tri-State Water, Power & Air

Tri-State Water, Power & Air

9526 Corsair Rd
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

9526 Corsair Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
100 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.

Avatar for Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services

Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services

1902 Vandalia Street, Suite 100
3.80(
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Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services

1902 Vandalia Street, Suite 100
3.80(
80
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
206 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services takes pride in being your preferred local plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians! In fact, more homeowners in the St. Louis Metro East & Central Illinois communities we serve, say they would call us again before any other plumbing, electrical, heating, or air conditioning service!

"This company is outstanding. I can not sing them enough praises."

Jacqueline W on May 2025

Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services takes pride in being your preferred local plumbers, electricians, and HVAC technicians! In fact, more homeowners in the St. Louis Metro East & Central Illinois communities we serve, say they would call us again before any other plumbing, electrical, heating, or air conditioning service!

"This company is outstanding. I can not sing them enough praises."

Jacqueline W on May 2025

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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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

McWhorter Construction

218 North 6th
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McWhorter Construction

218 North 6th
2.00(
1
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29 years of experience

We are a full service construction company, serving central Illinois, roofing, new homes, steel structures, concrete, windows Replacement windows, roofing, concrete, new homes, remodeling, bathroom, concrete, flooring, steel structures, agricultural buildings, siding, drywall ,garage packages, foundations, commercial buildings

We are a full service construction company, serving central Illinois, roofing, new homes, steel structures, concrete, windows Replacement windows, roofing, concrete, new homes, remodeling, bathroom, concrete, flooring, steel structures, agricultural buildings, siding, drywall ,garage packages, foundations, commercial buildings

Knox Knolls Outdoor Power Service

2134 W Lawrence Ave
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Knox Knolls Outdoor Power Service

2134 W Lawrence Ave
No reviews yet
13 years of experience

Providing warranty and preventive maintenance services for Kohler engines, and Generac power washers and generators. Our specialty is generators, power washers, and pumps. We carry a full line of portable generators and power washers from Generac. We also provide accessories for Generac equipment including manual transfer switches and load centers. Our sales department can also provide sales of Kohler engines, a wide variety of pumps including trash, high pressure water pumps, and diaphragm pumps, and a full line of equipment and products used by homeowners, farmers, and other businesses.

Providing warranty and preventive maintenance services for Kohler engines, and Generac power washers and generators. Our specialty is generators, power washers, and pumps. We carry a full line of portable generators and power washers from Generac. We also provide accessories for Generac equipment including manual transfer switches and load centers. Our sales department can also provide sales of Kohler engines, a wide variety of pumps including trash, high pressure water pumps, and diaphragm pumps, and a full line of equipment and products used by homeowners, farmers, and other businesses.

My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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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

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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. 

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.

When installed and used correctly, generators are safe to use. The most critical generator safety tips to keep in mind are:

  • Never use a portable generator inside an enclosed space, as the carbon monoxide exhaust it creates is lethal.

  • Never attempt to connect your generator to your home’s electrical panel independently; hire a professional for this dangerous job.

  • Never overload your generator by connecting more appliances than for which it’s rated; you can damage your generator and appliances or even cause a fire.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

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