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Last update on October 05, 2025

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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
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•Approved Pro

Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
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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

Fix It Phillips Construction

407 Silverleaf St
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro

Fix It Phillips Construction

407 Silverleaf St
5.00(
5
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Fix It Phillips Construction is a premiere full service residential contractor that operates out of Rushville, IL. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today! Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00PM

"Professional did a outstanding job clean highly recommended them"

Justin W on October 2020

Fix It Phillips Construction is a premiere full service residential contractor that operates out of Rushville, IL. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today! Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 6:00PM

"Professional did a outstanding job clean highly recommended them"

Justin W on October 2020

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T.A.P. Electric

400 W Burlington Ave, Suite 2
4.92(
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T.A.P. Electric

400 W Burlington Ave, Suite 2
4.92(
6
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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!

"Troy showed up on time and called ahead to confirm the appointment. He fixed the electrical problem I was having quick and cleaned everything up. Great service."

Ryan R on January 2023

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!

"Troy showed up on time and called ahead to confirm the appointment. He fixed the electrical problem I was having quick and cleaned everything up. Great service."

Ryan R on January 2023

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Excel IT Services

723 Avenue E
4.75(
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Excel IT Services

723 Avenue E
4.75(
2
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

Here at Excel IT Services, we take pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Amazin"

Syed H on February 2023

Here at Excel IT Services, we take pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Amazin"

Syed H on February 2023

Gatto Electric, Inc

4552 N. Sayre Avenue
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Gatto Electric, Inc

4552 N. Sayre Avenue
No reviews yet
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.

DAVIS ELECTRIC PLUMBING HTG AND COOLING

134 South Liberty St
1.00(
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DAVIS ELECTRIC PLUMBING HTG AND COOLING

134 South Liberty St
1.00(
1
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34 years of experience

Davis Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling has been servicing the surrounding tri-county area for over 20 years under the ownership of Edward Davis. We offer a varity of services from new installation to maintence and repairs on Heating and Cooling equipment, plumbing and electrical services. We also install and perform maintence on septic systems.

Davis Electric, Plumbing, Heating and Cooling has been servicing the surrounding tri-county area for over 20 years under the ownership of Edward Davis. We offer a varity of services from new installation to maintence and repairs on Heating and Cooling equipment, plumbing and electrical services. We also install and perform maintence on septic systems.

My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
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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

Lee Legler Construction & Electric Inc

181 Wolf St Unit A
5.00(
5
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Lee Legler Construction & Electric Inc

181 Wolf St Unit A
5.00(
5
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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(
1
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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.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

Homeowners can often access federal tax credits, such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which covers a percentage of installation costs. Many states and utilities offer additional rebates, grants, or performance-based incentives. These programs can significantly lower your upfront investment. Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) or contact your local energy office for current offers.

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.

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

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