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Avatar for Tri-State Water, Power & Air
Tri-State Water, Power & Air
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Serving Colfax, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game.\nWe 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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Imperial electric
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Serving Colfax, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Daniel from Imperial Electric did an excellent job for us. We had a relatively small issue that he rectified for us very quickly and then did a very thorough inspection of our entire house at our request. He made a number of recommendations to upgrade our old electrical system that were practical, reasonable and in line with current codes."
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Horizon Electric USA, Inc.
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Serving Colfax, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing job, resourceful and explained everything throughout the process, made sure to review options with me, and allow me to make the decisions I wanted"
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Response time1 day
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4 Nero Mechanical
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Serving Colfax, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

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"After an electrical fire with our clothes dryer, we wanted to make sure the outlet wasn't also damaged before the replacement arrived. Zach was quick to respond to the Home Advisor survey. He actually identified a way to come to our home a day earlier than planned but still offered flexibility in the arrival time to meet our needs. He not only addressed the immediate issue of the outlet but did further research to see if there may be related issues in the power coming in to our neighborhood. He gave me suggestions on next steps to further protect our home from electrical issues and also took time to answer our questions. He identified with our situation and executed steps to protect our home going forward rather than just fixing the initial issue."
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Edelman Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar
5.0(
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Serving Colfax, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Edelman, we’re your trusted local team for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and solar services across Central Illinois. We provide residential repair, replacement, installation, and maintenance.\n\nEdelman is built on 23 years of experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering the best service to every client and customer. We stand behind our work with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all service, repairs, and replacements.

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Superior Facilities
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Serving Colfax, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The electrician, Brian, came out shortly after I called and fixed our problem quickly. Highly recommend! Reasonable pricing as well."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate100%
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

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.

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. 

Generators are safe to use as long as they are installed and operated correctly according to the manufacturer's recommendations. The most critical safety tips are to never use a portable or fuel-powered generator inside an enclosed space due to the risk of lethal carbon monoxide poisoning; always operate it outdoors where fumes can dissipate away from your home. Additionally, never attempt to connect a generator to your home’s electrical panel yourself—hire a professional to ensure the setup meets safety standards. Finally, avoid overloading the generator by not connecting more appliances than it is rated for, as this can damage your equipment or cause a fire.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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