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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
5.0(
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Serving Durand, 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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The Electric Guys LLC
5.0(
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Serving Durand, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I first asked for a quote back in February of 2024. When I received the quote I decided to wait on this project. Then we lost power for 2 days due to a storm. I then decided it was time and contacted the contractor again. He sent me an updated quote and the project was scheduled. It's now installed and I'm very happy with how it turned out. Hopefully it will be a long time before we need to use the generator because we lose our power. But we are ready when it happens. I will definitely use this company again for any electrical jobs that come up. Andrew and his crew were great."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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S&S Electrical
5.0(
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Serving Durand, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"If you’re looking for a reliable, hard working electrician then Matt Schwarz is your guy. From start to finish Matt was honest about everything and very knowledgeable. He got the job done right. Would highly recommend him for all your electrical needs."
Response time11 hrs
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Amg Power
New to Angi

Serving Durand, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

AMG Power delivers expert residential electrical services backed by 25+ years of experience from our roots in Trak Electric. From panel upgrades and lighting to troubleshooting and remodels, we provide safe, reliable, and high-quality work you can trust.

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Mainstream Electrical Contractors LLC
5.0(
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Serving Durand, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Desmond was efficient, friendly, and professional. He got the job done and done well, and we will be happy to hire him and Mainstream Electric if we need any more work in the future. We're happy to recommend him."
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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