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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

9526 Corsair Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

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.


Randy Sauer Electric

99 South Ottawa Street
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro

Randy Sauer Electric

99 South Ottawa Street
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
49 local quotes requested

We specialize in complete electrical services, change out fuse panel to breaker panel, electrcial service upgrades 100A to 200A, troubleshooting, remodeling electric, hot tub electric, pool and sauna electric, underground electric, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Great, very fast and professional,"

Brian S on May 2025

We specialize in complete electrical services, change out fuse panel to breaker panel, electrcial service upgrades 100A to 200A, troubleshooting, remodeling electric, hot tub electric, pool and sauna electric, underground electric, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Great, very fast and professional,"

Brian S on May 2025


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LSVG Electrics Inc

2135 Colorado Ave
4.76(
37
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Approved Pro

LSVG Electrics Inc

2135 Colorado Ave
4.76(
37
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
132 local quotes requested

Welcome to LSVG Electrics, here you go to find the best electricity services, residential, commercial and industrial. We offer many electrical services which include: fixing or changing panels, complete electrical replacements, changing/ adding receptacles, Highlights, all indoor and outdoor work- we have you covered. We are a small family owned and operated business that takes pride in our work and we always communicate with you to ensure you get the best possible service from us with care and honest work Instagram @lvsgelectrics

"Leonardo was fast, efficient and very professional. He did a great job!"

Dean H on April 2025

Welcome to LSVG Electrics, here you go to find the best electricity services, residential, commercial and industrial. We offer many electrical services which include: fixing or changing panels, complete electrical replacements, changing/ adding receptacles, Highlights, all indoor and outdoor work- we have you covered. We are a small family owned and operated business that takes pride in our work and we always communicate with you to ensure you get the best possible service from us with care and honest work Instagram @lvsgelectrics

"Leonardo was fast, efficient and very professional. He did a great job!"

Dean H on April 2025


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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
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Approved Pro

Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
)
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


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Flowing Through Connections, Inc.

6351 W. Montrose Ave. # 233
4.88(
25
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Approved Pro

Flowing Through Connections, Inc.

6351 W. Montrose Ave. # 233
4.88(
25
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
25 years of experience
Emergency services offered

Flowing Through Connections, Inc., sends a commitment to our clients with a signature that says, Telecommunications Experience you can trust. We are a Telecommunications Services provider designed to meet your business needs. Minimum Charge: $175.00 per hour x 2. Give us a call today! . . V E T E R A N -- O W N E D PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS COMPANY ONLY. We DO NOT service RESIDENTIAL customers.

"Great service and great experience. "

Mimi N on October 2025

Flowing Through Connections, Inc., sends a commitment to our clients with a signature that says, Telecommunications Experience you can trust. We are a Telecommunications Services provider designed to meet your business needs. Minimum Charge: $175.00 per hour x 2. Give us a call today! . . V E T E R A N -- O W N E D PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE A BUSINESS-TO-BUSINESS COMPANY ONLY. We DO NOT service RESIDENTIAL customers.

"Great service and great experience. "

Mimi N on October 2025


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iTeleco.com

309 E Rand Rd Unit 183
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

iTeleco.com

309 E Rand Rd Unit 183
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

Iteleco specializes in the REPAIR and SERVICE of legacy business phone systems. *** Is your phone system down or not working properly? ***Moving ? Need to relocate your phone system? ***Need voice & data cabling? Wiring for phones, PC's, Printers, Voip Phones , Printers & more EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVICES PLUS DISASTER RECOVERY OPTIONS Regardless if your phone system is 20 yrs old or new we offer the best support options in the area. Panasonic , Avaya, Nortel, AT&T, NEC, Toshiba , Vodavi, and more. Parts available for most systems. We also sell new & refurbished phone systems that work with AT&T, Comcast, TDS , and most carriers. CALL NOW ! Serving Chicago & Suburbs for over 35 Years

"He knew exactly what to do. He communicated very well about what he was doing and letting me know his findings after investigating the problem. He fixed the issue and now I can breathe a sigh of relief for a job very well done. He knows his job and performed it with such a great level of excellence."

Dorothy S on February 2024

Iteleco specializes in the REPAIR and SERVICE of legacy business phone systems. *** Is your phone system down or not working properly? ***Moving ? Need to relocate your phone system? ***Need voice & data cabling? Wiring for phones, PC's, Printers, Voip Phones , Printers & more EMERGENCY REPAIR SERVICES PLUS DISASTER RECOVERY OPTIONS Regardless if your phone system is 20 yrs old or new we offer the best support options in the area. Panasonic , Avaya, Nortel, AT&T, NEC, Toshiba , Vodavi, and more. Parts available for most systems. We also sell new & refurbished phone systems that work with AT&T, Comcast, TDS , and most carriers. CALL NOW ! Serving Chicago & Suburbs for over 35 Years

"He knew exactly what to do. He communicated very well about what he was doing and letting me know his findings after investigating the problem. He fixed the issue and now I can breathe a sigh of relief for a job very well done. He knows his job and performed it with such a great level of excellence."

Dorothy S on February 2024


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Elburn Electric, LLC

530 Schneider Road
4.66(
95
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Approved Pro

Elburn Electric, LLC

530 Schneider Road
4.66(
95
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
189 local quotes requested
24 years of experience

Elburn Electric has serviced Illinois for over 20 years. From faulty switches to breakers, wiring issues, emergency exit light installation and testing, outdoor lighting for your building, panel replacements, room additions, finishing a basement to a new electrical service. We can also upgrade your lighting from florescent to LED. LAN cabling for your network wiring needs, removing existing old phone cabling, fire alarm system installations, and other low voltage needs. Elburn Electric has knowledgeable professionals you can trust that can get the job done. They will always work with you to find the best solutions to fit your needs and ensure deadlines are met and costs are kept under control. The Elburn Electric staff thoroughly enjoys working with customers and is made up of experts that are highly trained. We can manage any problem, big or small, regardless of the difficulty of your requirements.

"Got the job done right. Fixed electrical problem in our RV."

Terence W on October 2025

Elburn Electric has serviced Illinois for over 20 years. From faulty switches to breakers, wiring issues, emergency exit light installation and testing, outdoor lighting for your building, panel replacements, room additions, finishing a basement to a new electrical service. We can also upgrade your lighting from florescent to LED. LAN cabling for your network wiring needs, removing existing old phone cabling, fire alarm system installations, and other low voltage needs. Elburn Electric has knowledgeable professionals you can trust that can get the job done. They will always work with you to find the best solutions to fit your needs and ensure deadlines are met and costs are kept under control. The Elburn Electric staff thoroughly enjoys working with customers and is made up of experts that are highly trained. We can manage any problem, big or small, regardless of the difficulty of your requirements.

"Got the job done right. Fixed electrical problem in our RV."

Terence W on October 2025


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Beckel Electric

1524 Danesfield Dr
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro

Beckel Electric

1524 Danesfield Dr
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
36 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Beckel Electric 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.

"Excellent service! Will hire him again"

Annamarie T on September 2025

Beckel Electric 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.

"Excellent service! Will hire him again"

Annamarie T on September 2025


VJF Contracting

Based In
5.00(
2
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VJF Contracting

Based In
5.00(
2
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

VJF Contracting is your one stop shop for all of your electrical projects! Offering services like: house rewiring, electrical panels, underground wiring, whole house generators, lighting, and Much more! VJF Contracting is a residential and commercial company! No job to big or small!

"It went very well."

Kenneth K on March 2023

VJF Contracting is your one stop shop for all of your electrical projects! Offering services like: house rewiring, electrical panels, underground wiring, whole house generators, lighting, and Much more! VJF Contracting is a residential and commercial company! No job to big or small!

"It went very well."

Kenneth K on March 2023


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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

The Dekalb, IL homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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