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Accent Tel USA

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Accent Tel USA

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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


Bloomington Normal Maintenance and More

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Bloomington Normal Maintenance and More

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Bloomington Normal Maintenance and More is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business.We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Bloomington Normal Maintenance and More is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business.We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.


Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services

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Tiger Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning, & Electrical Services

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422 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


"Absolute pros."

Will K on October 2023

"Making It All Work" since 1976, Wm. Masters, Inc. has been providing quality service, at a timely manner and at competetive rates for all your plumbing, electrical, heating & air conditioning, and air duct cleaning needs.

"Absolute pros."

Will K on October 2023


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JMC Electric

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JMC Electric

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
133 local quotes requested

Hello I’m an electrician that’s going to make things work and right never take shortcuts on making things right able to do anything that have to do with wires light fan outlets switches panel boards service upgrades doing all new or making all work again

"I really recommend Manuel very professional and punctual. he did it great job replacing my main electrical box, we are happy with everything"

Jeannette P on October 2025

Hello I’m an electrician that’s going to make things work and right never take shortcuts on making things right able to do anything that have to do with wires light fan outlets switches panel boards service upgrades doing all new or making all work again

"I really recommend Manuel very professional and punctual. he did it great job replacing my main electrical box, we are happy with everything"

Jeannette P on October 2025


Swinderman Engineering Services

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Swinderman Engineering Services

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Swinderman Engineering Services is Central Illinois’ leading Technology Installation Company. We handle all of your low voltage cabling and custom installation needs from Home Theater to Surveillance Camera Systems to Access Control.

"I was very pleased with my tv mount installation. Only took an hour and it looks great. They were able to perform the service within two days after I made an inquiry. I will use them for any other home audio/video projects that I need to have done."

John G on May 2021

Swinderman Engineering Services is Central Illinois’ leading Technology Installation Company. We handle all of your low voltage cabling and custom installation needs from Home Theater to Surveillance Camera Systems to Access Control.

"I was very pleased with my tv mount installation. Only took an hour and it looks great. They were able to perform the service within two days after I made an inquiry. I will use them for any other home audio/video projects that I need to have done."

John G on May 2021


"The company was paid to diagnose and fix a leak to my roof. They determined that a small patch of roof needed to be replaced. A couple of weeks later the leak continued from the same spot in the ceiling. The tech again came out and claimed it was another leak in a different spot although the leak inside was in the exact same spot. They did not fix the problem the first time and wanted more money for this “new leak.”"

Shaun C on March 2020

"The company was paid to diagnose and fix a leak to my roof. They determined that a small patch of roof needed to be replaced. A couple of weeks later the leak continued from the same spot in the ceiling. The tech again came out and claimed it was another leak in a different spot although the leak inside was in the exact same spot. They did not fix the problem the first time and wanted more money for this “new leak.”"

Shaun C on March 2020


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RAB Electric, Inc.

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RAB Electric, Inc.

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

RAB Electric, Inc., located in Eureka, IL, has been a leading electrical contractor in Central Illinois since 2007. We specialize in residential, commercial, and agricultural electrical services, including new construction, remodels, trenching, lighting maintenance, and landscape lighting. As an "Elite-Level" Generac standby generator sales and service dealer, we are equipped to handle all your electrical and generator needs. Trust RAB Electric, Inc. in Eureka for reliable, expert service tailored to your requirements.

"Excellent installation and quality workmanship. Friendly and efficient employees."

Rick B on October 2024

RAB Electric, Inc., located in Eureka, IL, has been a leading electrical contractor in Central Illinois since 2007. We specialize in residential, commercial, and agricultural electrical services, including new construction, remodels, trenching, lighting maintenance, and landscape lighting. As an "Elite-Level" Generac standby generator sales and service dealer, we are equipped to handle all your electrical and generator needs. Trust RAB Electric, Inc. in Eureka for reliable, expert service tailored to your requirements.

"Excellent installation and quality workmanship. Friendly and efficient employees."

Rick B on October 2024



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I Q Electric

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I Q Electric has been the leading electrician and general contractor in the Mt. Zion Illinois area since founded in 1999. Licensed, insured and bonded electrician, we handle all of your electrical needs. Whether it is a replacement of an outlet, installation of new wiring, indoor and outdoor lighting, new electric service, electric panel upgrades, and appliance installations, home remodeling, renovations, we are the ones to call. Contact us today for the area's best!

I Q Electric has been the leading electrician and general contractor in the Mt. Zion Illinois area since founded in 1999. Licensed, insured and bonded electrician, we handle all of your electrical needs. Whether it is a replacement of an outlet, installation of new wiring, indoor and outdoor lighting, new electric service, electric panel upgrades, and appliance installations, home remodeling, renovations, we are the ones to call. Contact us today for the area's best!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

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. 

The Bloomington, IL homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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