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Avatar for Rob - Lynn Power Generators, LLC

Rob - Lynn Power Generators, LLC

12 E Willow St
4.35(
31
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Rob - Lynn Power Generators, LLC

12 E Willow St
4.35(
31
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
26 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Secure your home against unexpected power outages with a Generac generator, the industry leader. At Rob-Lynn Power Generators, our skilled technicians ensure seamless installation of these dependable systems, which activate automatically to provide electricity until power is restored. A permanent standby generator installation demands expertise, and our factory-trained professionals adhere to Generac’s rigorous standards, meeting warranty requirements and ensuring optimal performance. We're committed to customer satisfaction, offering emergency assistance seven days a week. Our swift response team arrives prepared to resolve most repairs on-site efficiently.

"Thank you for a wonderful job!"

Rich C on April 2025

Secure your home against unexpected power outages with a Generac generator, the industry leader. At Rob-Lynn Power Generators, our skilled technicians ensure seamless installation of these dependable systems, which activate automatically to provide electricity until power is restored. A permanent standby generator installation demands expertise, and our factory-trained professionals adhere to Generac’s rigorous standards, meeting warranty requirements and ensuring optimal performance. We're committed to customer satisfaction, offering emergency assistance seven days a week. Our swift response team arrives prepared to resolve most repairs on-site efficiently.

"Thank you for a wonderful job!"

Rich C on April 2025


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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

9526 Corsair Rd
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

9526 Corsair Rd
New on AngiNew on Angi
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98 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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Oakwood Electric & Generator

237 N. Cass Avenue
4.86(
239
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Oakwood Electric & Generator

237 N. Cass Avenue
4.86(
239
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
62 local quotes requested

Welcome to Oakwood Electric & Generator We might be small, but we’re certainly experienced. We’ve been serving the Western Suburbs of Chicago, IL for many years and we look forward to providing you with the best electrical and generator services in the area. We are third generation electrical contractors and we try to be flexible to your scheduling needs! Oakwood Electric & Generator is available to assist you with: Panel Upgrades, Service Changeouts, EV Car Charging Install, Outlets, Electrical Troubleshooting, Ceiling Fans, Smoke Detectors, Whole House Generators, Hanging Light Fixtures, Recessed Lighting and so much more! When you need quality electrical work done, come to the pros! We hope to become a business you can trust and rely on for life. Call Oakwood Electric & Generator today! Feel free to visit our website, located at the top of this profile, for more information.

"Team was efficient and worked with me on a tight timeline."

Lawrence C on November 2024

Welcome to Oakwood Electric & Generator We might be small, but we’re certainly experienced. We’ve been serving the Western Suburbs of Chicago, IL for many years and we look forward to providing you with the best electrical and generator services in the area. We are third generation electrical contractors and we try to be flexible to your scheduling needs! Oakwood Electric & Generator is available to assist you with: Panel Upgrades, Service Changeouts, EV Car Charging Install, Outlets, Electrical Troubleshooting, Ceiling Fans, Smoke Detectors, Whole House Generators, Hanging Light Fixtures, Recessed Lighting and so much more! When you need quality electrical work done, come to the pros! We hope to become a business you can trust and rely on for life. Call Oakwood Electric & Generator today! Feel free to visit our website, located at the top of this profile, for more information.

"Team was efficient and worked with me on a tight timeline."

Lawrence C on November 2024


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Blazer Electric Co

2929 Farner Ct
4.69(
360
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Blazer Electric Co

2929 Farner Ct
4.69(
360
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
412 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

We offer complete electrical service for residential and commercial properties. We will help you to add something new, or improve your existing system. With over 27 years of experience in the industry, we offer thorough practical and theoretical knowledge of electrical systems. Expert trouble-shooting and repairs. 4 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No after hours charges. Award winning.

"Blazer installed many wifi enabled light switches. Work was done quickly and professionally and have not had any post-installation issues since the install."

Adam E on July 2025

We offer complete electrical service for residential and commercial properties. We will help you to add something new, or improve your existing system. With over 27 years of experience in the industry, we offer thorough practical and theoretical knowledge of electrical systems. Expert trouble-shooting and repairs. 4 employees. No subs. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charges. No after hours charges. Award winning.

"Blazer installed many wifi enabled light switches. Work was done quickly and professionally and have not had any post-installation issues since the install."

Adam E on July 2025


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Toptec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, Inc.

510 North AVE
4.40(
592
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Approved Pro

Toptec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, Inc.

510 North AVE
4.40(
592
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
201 local quotes requested
32 years of experience

TOPTEC Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, Inc. is a family-owned Home Comfort Services company since 1993 servicing the northern suburbs with locations in Libertyville and McHenry, IL. TOPTEC integrates TOP quality, ethical practices and skillsets with expertise in today’s TEChnology to service and sell solutions designed in mind with comfort, reliability and performance. Products and Services Services available from TOPTEC include all plumbing, hot water, sewer & drain service needs, heating and air conditioning design and installation including forced air, boilers and ductless systems, HVAC servicing of all types of equipment, electrical services, duct & dryer vent cleaning and maintenance agreements for peace of mind. Our Plumbing & Sewer division provides camera inspections, rodding, hydrojetting, sewer repairs, water heaters, sump & ejector pumps, and servicing of all pipes and plumbing fixtures Our HVAC division provides installation and servicing of Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Boilers, ductless systems, Humidifiers, Air Cleaners, dehumidification and fresh air solutions. Our Electrical division installs and services electrical distribution panels, EV chargers, backup generators, electrical rewiring, switches, outlets and lighting fixtures. Specialized expertise includes endless hot water systems, geothermal energy savings solutions, ventilation & airflow analysis along with balancing/zoning, condo and apartment multi-building heating/cooling systems installation and services, and comprehensive indoor air quality solutions for residential and commercial customers.

"Tl;Dr; AVOID FOR ANYTHING BEYOND SIMPLE MAINTENANCE OR HVAC ONLY JOBS Our entire experience with the HVAC team has been great. They have been attentive, had no problem with cleaning out the vents, and installed a vent fan for us with no issue. I had no problem pay for what they charged. It was a good chunk of money, but I thought it was worth it for what they had to do. That brings us to the electric and administration in general. We were having a bathroom vent fan replaced and exhausting out from the roof. This required an electrician to come and install the fan. Additionally he was going to be looking at some electrical anomalies we were seeing in the house (GFCI flipping, inconsistent current). He wasn't told about the fan at all. He wasn't even really told about the GFCIs flipping either. So when he gets here, he gets sprung on him these additional things. He does the GFCI thing, isn't able to see the inconsistent current while he is here so doesn't do anything with that, and then goes to do the bathroom. He says he ran new conduit. Inspecting what is there myself, I can tell you there is no new conduit. Why would new conduit be ran when no new switches, no new functionality was added? He charges us well over $500 for installing that fan AND HE LEAVES A HOLE AROUND THE FAN DIRECTLY TO THE ATTIC. How does a company charge that without completing the job with no intention on following up? We contest the price we were charged for service with management and they keep dragging their feet to "try to learn more", offering to refund a charge that I wasn't trying to contest. They keep promising to call back but aren't. There is no communication between different members of the team except through notes that don't tell them anywhere close to the full story. When I finally heard back from them today, they came back with a "Well your wife was okay with paying it and the work" when she was under the (admittedly presumptuous) impression that the HVAC guys would fix the fan because, again, why would they leave a hole in the ceiling like that. Not only that since she she paid the cost there will be no discussion of refund for work they didn't do. The communication is extremely poor from them. Do not use them from anything that is at all more complicated that requires multiple departments or this is the risk you run."

Jacob A on August 2023

TOPTEC Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, Inc. is a family-owned Home Comfort Services company since 1993 servicing the northern suburbs with locations in Libertyville and McHenry, IL. TOPTEC integrates TOP quality, ethical practices and skillsets with expertise in today’s TEChnology to service and sell solutions designed in mind with comfort, reliability and performance. Products and Services Services available from TOPTEC include all plumbing, hot water, sewer & drain service needs, heating and air conditioning design and installation including forced air, boilers and ductless systems, HVAC servicing of all types of equipment, electrical services, duct & dryer vent cleaning and maintenance agreements for peace of mind. Our Plumbing & Sewer division provides camera inspections, rodding, hydrojetting, sewer repairs, water heaters, sump & ejector pumps, and servicing of all pipes and plumbing fixtures Our HVAC division provides installation and servicing of Furnaces, Air Conditioners, Heat Pumps, Boilers, ductless systems, Humidifiers, Air Cleaners, dehumidification and fresh air solutions. Our Electrical division installs and services electrical distribution panels, EV chargers, backup generators, electrical rewiring, switches, outlets and lighting fixtures. Specialized expertise includes endless hot water systems, geothermal energy savings solutions, ventilation & airflow analysis along with balancing/zoning, condo and apartment multi-building heating/cooling systems installation and services, and comprehensive indoor air quality solutions for residential and commercial customers.

"Tl;Dr; AVOID FOR ANYTHING BEYOND SIMPLE MAINTENANCE OR HVAC ONLY JOBS Our entire experience with the HVAC team has been great. They have been attentive, had no problem with cleaning out the vents, and installed a vent fan for us with no issue. I had no problem pay for what they charged. It was a good chunk of money, but I thought it was worth it for what they had to do. That brings us to the electric and administration in general. We were having a bathroom vent fan replaced and exhausting out from the roof. This required an electrician to come and install the fan. Additionally he was going to be looking at some electrical anomalies we were seeing in the house (GFCI flipping, inconsistent current). He wasn't told about the fan at all. He wasn't even really told about the GFCIs flipping either. So when he gets here, he gets sprung on him these additional things. He does the GFCI thing, isn't able to see the inconsistent current while he is here so doesn't do anything with that, and then goes to do the bathroom. He says he ran new conduit. Inspecting what is there myself, I can tell you there is no new conduit. Why would new conduit be ran when no new switches, no new functionality was added? He charges us well over $500 for installing that fan AND HE LEAVES A HOLE AROUND THE FAN DIRECTLY TO THE ATTIC. How does a company charge that without completing the job with no intention on following up? We contest the price we were charged for service with management and they keep dragging their feet to "try to learn more", offering to refund a charge that I wasn't trying to contest. They keep promising to call back but aren't. There is no communication between different members of the team except through notes that don't tell them anywhere close to the full story. When I finally heard back from them today, they came back with a "Well your wife was okay with paying it and the work" when she was under the (admittedly presumptuous) impression that the HVAC guys would fix the fan because, again, why would they leave a hole in the ceiling like that. Not only that since she she paid the cost there will be no discussion of refund for work they didn't do. The communication is extremely poor from them. Do not use them from anything that is at all more complicated that requires multiple departments or this is the risk you run."

Jacob A on August 2023


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Storm Electric

958 Estes Court
5.00(
2
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Approved Pro

Storm Electric

958 Estes Court
5.00(
2
)
Approved Pro
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
61 local quotes requested

Serving in Illinois, LAKE, MCHENRY, KANE, DUPAGE, COOK COUNTY, STORM ELECTRIC is your local electrical contractor specializing in RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL New Constraction and Remodeling electrical services. Our excellent customer service, workmanship and rates keep our customers comming back.

"I’ve been building houses for over 30 years. I’ve used many electrical contractors thru the years. Artur with storm electric has been my electrician for the last 7 years now. I would highly recommend him and his crews on any project as he is very knowable on all electrical projects."

Carlo B on May 2024

Serving in Illinois, LAKE, MCHENRY, KANE, DUPAGE, COOK COUNTY, STORM ELECTRIC is your local electrical contractor specializing in RESIDENTIAL and COMMERCIAL New Constraction and Remodeling electrical services. Our excellent customer service, workmanship and rates keep our customers comming back.

"I’ve been building houses for over 30 years. I’ve used many electrical contractors thru the years. Artur with storm electric has been my electrician for the last 7 years now. I would highly recommend him and his crews on any project as he is very knowable on all electrical projects."

Carlo B on May 2024


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Mr Electrician

624 Sequoia Trail
5.00(
24
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Approved Pro

Mr Electrician

624 Sequoia Trail
5.00(
24
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
39 local quotes requested

Looking for a reliable electrician in Chicago? Look no further! Mr Electrician is your go-to expert for all your electrical needs. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we'll ensure your home projects are completed safely and efficiently. Contact us today for a hassle-free experience!

"Absolutely fabulous work!! The can lights are perfect as well as light over island and table!! Thank you for your beautiful work and taking the time to explain everything you were going to do."

Cindy B on September 2025

Looking for a reliable electrician in Chicago? Look no further! Mr Electrician is your go-to expert for all your electrical needs. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we'll ensure your home projects are completed safely and efficiently. Contact us today for a hassle-free experience!

"Absolutely fabulous work!! The can lights are perfect as well as light over island and table!! Thank you for your beautiful work and taking the time to explain everything you were going to do."

Cindy B on September 2025


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D Best Electric

420 Walnut Ave Apt 1
5.00(
8
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Approved Pro

D Best Electric

420 Walnut Ave Apt 1
5.00(
8
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
52 local quotes requested

We offer the best quality electrical work, we strive into quality work. Very responsible on our schedule. We offer a clean environment, leave the project cleaned and strive on making the project go smooth as possible and avoid hassles and drama for homeowners.

"In May 2024, we embarked on an ambitious project in southwest Michigan, but ran into a significant setback when our original local contractor failed to show up and abandoned the job for over two months. Fortunately, we were referred to D-Best Electric by another contractor, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we could have made. From the moment Oscar and his talented team took over, we experienced a remarkable turnaround. They not only completed the project within the agreed timeline, but their expertise and attention to detail were truly impressive. The crews were exceptionally knowledgeable, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and skill in every aspect of their work. What truly stood out was how D-Best Electric went above and beyond by addressing numerous additional requests and adjustments without any hesitation. Their commitment to customer satisfaction and excellence made a significant difference in the overall experience. Given our outstanding experience, we will undoubtedly rely on D-Best Electric for all our future projects. I wholeheartedly recommend them for any residential or commercial electrical work—trust me, you won’t be disappointed!"

Andrew P on April 2025

We offer the best quality electrical work, we strive into quality work. Very responsible on our schedule. We offer a clean environment, leave the project cleaned and strive on making the project go smooth as possible and avoid hassles and drama for homeowners.

"In May 2024, we embarked on an ambitious project in southwest Michigan, but ran into a significant setback when our original local contractor failed to show up and abandoned the job for over two months. Fortunately, we were referred to D-Best Electric by another contractor, and it turned out to be one of the best decisions we could have made. From the moment Oscar and his talented team took over, we experienced a remarkable turnaround. They not only completed the project within the agreed timeline, but their expertise and attention to detail were truly impressive. The crews were exceptionally knowledgeable, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and skill in every aspect of their work. What truly stood out was how D-Best Electric went above and beyond by addressing numerous additional requests and adjustments without any hesitation. Their commitment to customer satisfaction and excellence made a significant difference in the overall experience. Given our outstanding experience, we will undoubtedly rely on D-Best Electric for all our future projects. I wholeheartedly recommend them for any residential or commercial electrical work—trust me, you won’t be disappointed!"

Andrew P on April 2025


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Custom Power Electric

4504 W Riverside Dr
4.91(
225
)
Approved Pro

Custom Power Electric

4504 W Riverside Dr
4.91(
225
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

With 21 years experience I specialize in all residential and commercial electrical needs. Past jobs include kitchen and bath remodels, basement build outs, new construction and home theater / media rooms. Safe reliable and fair competitive pricing. No job is too small. Servicing: Naperville, Plainfield, Aurora, Shorewood, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Downers Grove, Wheaton, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Elmhurst, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Joliet & New Lenox.

"Excellent ,I had the wrong bulbs so he had to return a second time. I was only charged for the second appointment.I also had bulbs that needed to be replaced on the front porch,he did so without any additional charge."

Charles C on November 2019

With 21 years experience I specialize in all residential and commercial electrical needs. Past jobs include kitchen and bath remodels, basement build outs, new construction and home theater / media rooms. Safe reliable and fair competitive pricing. No job is too small. Servicing: Naperville, Plainfield, Aurora, Shorewood, Bolingbrook, Romeoville, Downers Grove, Wheaton, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Elmhurst, Lombard, Glen Ellyn, Joliet & New Lenox.

"Excellent ,I had the wrong bulbs so he had to return a second time. I was only charged for the second appointment.I also had bulbs that needed to be replaced on the front porch,he did so without any additional charge."

Charles C on November 2019


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Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning

5701 W 73rd St
4.41(
3,061
)
Approved Pro

Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning

5701 W 73rd St
4.41(
3,061
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
1860 local quotes requested
54 years of experience

Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing began as a father-son business operating out of a Chicago garage in 1971. They went from home to home repairing furnaces and air conditioners with the goal of offering their customers honest and competent service. No extra charge for 24 hr emergency service. Additional contacts: Chicago 773-413-1505 & 773-413-1028, South suburbs 708-406-3002, Southwest suburbs 815-306-2471, West suburbs 630-210-3352, North & Northwest 847-201-3222 , Northwest Indiana 219-228-8606, and (866) 444-2404. Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Additional fax numbers- 773-284-9484, 847-783-0400. Additional contact names - David Musial. Additional DBAs - Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Four Seasons Heating & Air.

"Customer Service was great. Install went well considering issues with the house being older."

K S on July 2025

Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing began as a father-son business operating out of a Chicago garage in 1971. They went from home to home repairing furnaces and air conditioners with the goal of offering their customers honest and competent service. No extra charge for 24 hr emergency service. Additional contacts: Chicago 773-413-1505 & 773-413-1028, South suburbs 708-406-3002, Southwest suburbs 815-306-2471, West suburbs 630-210-3352, North & Northwest 847-201-3222 , Northwest Indiana 219-228-8606, and (866) 444-2404. Additional emails - [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. Additional fax numbers- 773-284-9484, 847-783-0400. Additional contact names - David Musial. Additional DBAs - Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning and Plumbing, Four Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., Four Seasons Heating & Air.

"Customer Service was great. Install went well considering issues with the house being older."

K S on July 2025

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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.

Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.

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. 

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. 

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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