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.
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
"He added a dedicated outlet for our microwave hood and reworked some switches that had previously been done wrong. He was great"
Gilford M on May 2021
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
"He added a dedicated outlet for our microwave hood and reworked some switches that had previously been done wrong. He was great"
With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your Electrical needs. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!
"Matt rewired my entire house for me! The project took several days. He was very good about communicating updates throughout the project. He took measures to keep his work areas clean. He was kind, respectful and reasonably priced! I have recommended him to family and will use him for all my future electrical needs! "
Meghan B on June 2025
With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your Electrical needs. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!
"Matt rewired my entire house for me! The project took several days. He was very good about communicating updates throughout the project. He took measures to keep his work areas clean. He was kind, respectful and reasonably priced! I have recommended him to family and will use him for all my future electrical needs! "
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
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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
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We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!
We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We provide certified installation and maintenance of Generac standby generators, solar energy systems, and battery backups, offering homeowners resilient power during outages and long-term energy savings through hybrid solar-generator configurations. Contact us to design a customized energy independence solution tailored to your home’s needs. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"It was good"
Tyler K on March 2024
We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We provide certified installation and maintenance of Generac standby generators, solar energy systems, and battery backups, offering homeowners resilient power during outages and long-term energy savings through hybrid solar-generator configurations. Contact us to design a customized energy independence solution tailored to your home’s needs. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
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."
We are a small family owned electrical contractor fullfilling residential and commercial needs for our customers. We do subcontracting. We invoice and expect payment for work performed at the completion of the job. In some circumstances we may ask for an agreed upon percent of money be paid before work is started.
We are a small family owned electrical contractor fullfilling residential and commercial needs for our customers. We do subcontracting. We invoice and expect payment for work performed at the completion of the job. In some circumstances we may ask for an agreed upon percent of money be paid before work is started.
Zeller Electric, Inc. is a member of the National Electrical Contractor's Association union, employing an average of 25 highly trained and qualified Journeyman and Apprentice electricians.
"I called them late Friday and was out of town over the weekend. They called me early Monday to schedule an appointment. As I was returning from my trip, they scheduled for the first thing Tuesday morning.. 6:30 am., do I wouldn't be too late for work. They were right on time and had the breaker fixed in a matter of minutes."
Anita G on December 2019
Zeller Electric, Inc. is a member of the National Electrical Contractor's Association union, employing an average of 25 highly trained and qualified Journeyman and Apprentice electricians.
"I called them late Friday and was out of town over the weekend. They called me early Monday to schedule an appointment. As I was returning from my trip, they scheduled for the first thing Tuesday morning.. 6:30 am., do I wouldn't be too late for work. They were right on time and had the breaker fixed in a matter of minutes."
Family owned, started in 2002, current # of employees 32
Family owned, started in 2002, current # of employees 32
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
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.
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.
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.
A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.
Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.
In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more.
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