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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

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101 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.


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Accent Tel USA

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Accent Tel USA

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16 years of experience
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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


Swinderman Engineering Services

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Swinderman Engineering Services

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22 years of experience

Swinderman Engineering Services is Central Illinois’ leading Technology Installation Company. We handle all of your low voltage cabling and custom installation needs from Home Theater to Surveillance Camera Systems to Access Control.

"I was very pleased with my tv mount installation. Only took an hour and it looks great. They were able to perform the service within two days after I made an inquiry. I will use them for any other home audio/video projects that I need to have done."

John G on May 2021

Swinderman Engineering Services is Central Illinois’ leading Technology Installation Company. We handle all of your low voltage cabling and custom installation needs from Home Theater to Surveillance Camera Systems to Access Control.

"I was very pleased with my tv mount installation. Only took an hour and it looks great. They were able to perform the service within two days after I made an inquiry. I will use them for any other home audio/video projects that I need to have done."

John G on May 2021


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Lockhart Electric, LLC

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Lockhart Electric, LLC

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39 years of experience

Lockhart Electric LLC 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.

"Had 100 amp breaker replaced with 200 amp and multiple new lines run to the garage and added 100 amp in the garage. They were thorough and efficient and did the work as expected. Very professional and kept us updated if any potential delays and when new issues were found. I highly recommend and would hire again."

Julie H on July 2025

Lockhart Electric LLC 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.

"Had 100 amp breaker replaced with 200 amp and multiple new lines run to the garage and added 100 amp in the garage. They were thorough and efficient and did the work as expected. Very professional and kept us updated if any potential delays and when new issues were found. I highly recommend and would hire again."

Julie H on July 2025


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I have been involved in trades since the early 1990's. I returned to college, at the age of 32, to earn a degree in trade sciences and received a B.S. in 2005. I am a Jack of all trades so to speak. if I look at a project and don't feel comfortable that I can do a professional job, I will gladly recommend someone that is qualified for free.

I have been involved in trades since the early 1990's. I returned to college, at the age of 32, to earn a degree in trade sciences and received a B.S. in 2005. I am a Jack of all trades so to speak. if I look at a project and don't feel comfortable that I can do a professional job, I will gladly recommend someone that is qualified for free.


Hudson Construction

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Hudson Construction

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21 years of experience

Hudson Construction, in Elliott, IL, is the leading contractor serving Gibson City, Paxton, Melvin, Sibley, Rantoul, and surrounding areas since 2004. We offer residential and commercial construction, remodeling, electrical services, home improvement, lawn care, snow removal, additions, and much more. For more information, contact Hudson Construction in Elliott. Saturdays and Sundays are By Appointment Only

Hudson Construction, in Elliott, IL, is the leading contractor serving Gibson City, Paxton, Melvin, Sibley, Rantoul, and surrounding areas since 2004. We offer residential and commercial construction, remodeling, electrical services, home improvement, lawn care, snow removal, additions, and much more. For more information, contact Hudson Construction in Elliott. Saturdays and Sundays are By Appointment Only


Browns Renovation

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Browns Renovation

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Specializing in all projects big or small from minor electrical, painting, fixture installations, plumbing, to hauling and demolition. Insured and cheaper than the big names!

Specializing in all projects big or small from minor electrical, painting, fixture installations, plumbing, to hauling and demolition. Insured and cheaper than the big names!


Parrish & Son

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Parrish & Son

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i have a to private small business. i do electrical, plumbing, handy man, appliance replacement and some repairs. also Assembly, tv mounting, exterior painting, dryer duct cleaning. exterior cleaning, tankless water heater installation and repair, carpentry

i have a to private small business. i do electrical, plumbing, handy man, appliance replacement and some repairs. also Assembly, tv mounting, exterior painting, dryer duct cleaning. exterior cleaning, tankless water heater installation and repair, carpentry


"The company was paid to diagnose and fix a leak to my roof. They determined that a small patch of roof needed to be replaced. A couple of weeks later the leak continued from the same spot in the ceiling. The tech again came out and claimed it was another leak in a different spot although the leak inside was in the exact same spot. They did not fix the problem the first time and wanted more money for this “new leak.”"

Shaun C on March 2020

"The company was paid to diagnose and fix a leak to my roof. They determined that a small patch of roof needed to be replaced. A couple of weeks later the leak continued from the same spot in the ceiling. The tech again came out and claimed it was another leak in a different spot although the leak inside was in the exact same spot. They did not fix the problem the first time and wanted more money for this “new leak.”"

Shaun C on March 2020


Outlaw Garage

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Outlaw Garage

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Our speciality is customer service. That is our first and foremost priority! Second of all our speciality that's industry related is diagnostic services, troubleshooting, one on one customer service and technician relationship with the customer to explain the process and the problem with the vehicle and the repair process. That's what makes us stand out amongst other repair shops is we take the customer and explain the problem and show them what's wrong with their vehicle so they have a better understanding of what's wrong and how we can solve their vehicles problem and theirs by fixing it. Then our other specialities are brakes, oil changes, transmission flush and fill, radiator flush and fill, exhaust work, major and minor engine repair and engine replacement, transmission replacement, suspension, tire repair, windshield replacement, so much more.

Our speciality is customer service. That is our first and foremost priority! Second of all our speciality that's industry related is diagnostic services, troubleshooting, one on one customer service and technician relationship with the customer to explain the process and the problem with the vehicle and the repair process. That's what makes us stand out amongst other repair shops is we take the customer and explain the problem and show them what's wrong with their vehicle so they have a better understanding of what's wrong and how we can solve their vehicles problem and theirs by fixing it. Then our other specialities are brakes, oil changes, transmission flush and fill, radiator flush and fill, exhaust work, major and minor engine repair and engine replacement, transmission replacement, suspension, tire repair, windshield replacement, so much more.

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It depends on where you live. Some cities may require a permit for electrical work, while others don’t. You’ll need to call your city’s building department to determine if you’ll need to apply for a permit or not. If a permit is required, you’ll likely have to pay a fee for it. 

They can vary—a lot. For example, while the EU continues to move toward broader standardization, many different types of outlets still exist from country to country. Some local standards cared about polarization, and some didn’t. It’s similar to other countries around the world.

Generally, you’re less likely to find polarized outlets outside North America. However, alternative plugs and outlets often incorporate precautions so that accidentally touching live prongs on a plug is hard or impossible. You may also find interesting regulations overseas that limit the use of outlets in bathrooms or near sinks to decrease the chance of shock.

The most common type of electrical outlet is a 3-prong outlet, which has two flat blades (one is wider than the other) and a round grounding pin. Older homes typically have 2-prong outlets that aren’t as safe as more modern options and are generally not up to current electrical codes.  Other outlets you can find in your home include 20A, 125 volt varieties for larger appliances like refrigerators or washing machines. 

There are also GFCI outlets, which protect against electrical shock in wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens, and arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) outlets, which protect against electrical fires caused by arcing.

An outlet can trip because the circuit it’s on is overloaded, meaning the devices plugged into it are drawing more power than the circuit can safely carry. Another culprit could be because a power surge from a storm or accident caused a problem with your local electrical grid or there’s a short or a fault causing power to run through the circuit in a dangerous or unplanned way.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

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