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Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
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Serving Hamilton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Responsive, fair pricing. Quality of installation could have been done a little better as rods were slightly crooked and they did not pull the wiring tout on top of house so not totally parallel to roof line."
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Indianapolis
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+70

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
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T.A.P. Electric
4.9(
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Serving Hamilton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

New service pole mounts for meter main
Meter main with provisions
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Trench

+66

Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Accent Tel USA
4.9(
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Serving Hamilton, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joe, Mark, and Their Team did a Splendid Job for Us on this Business Phone Line Install. There are Very Knowledgeable and provided the Needed Assessment and "Fix" in a Very Timely Manner. I Highly Recommend Accent Tel USA! God Bless You! Philippians 1:3-6! Have a Wonderful Day in the Neighborhood & "Stay on the Nice List"! :)"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
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Colestruction LLC
4.9(
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Serving Hamilton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have hired Cole to do a number of jobs for me ranging from home improvements to smaller woodworking. If you have any kind of handyman needs Cole is your guy!"
Remodeling - Kitchen & Bathroom Project
Handymen Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project

+86

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AOM Remodeling and Restoration
4.6(
52
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Serving Hamilton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Based on our past experience with AOM (interior painting), we used them to powerwash our home. They had all the appropriate equipment and did an excellent job. Our 20 year old vinyl siding looks totally refreshed. David is easy to work with and goes the extra mile. We will continue to AOM for future projects.
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+5

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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MW Energy LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hamilton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The most professional contractor Iâ ve ever worked with. Our home turned out perfect, and cost was very clear and reasonable from the start."
Panel Replacement
Before Panel Replacement
Response time7 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lightning Defense, LLC (Illinois)
4.6(
136
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Serving Hamilton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John Sherlock and his wife are the consummate professionals! I would highly recommend them. Their attention to detail and installation quality, was superb. Johns knowledge of Lighting protection is apparent after 40+ years. You will not be disappointed . July 2020. D.Riggio Carterville, Illinois"
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lightining pro

+13

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Choice Home Warranty
4.0(
5,676
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Serving Hamilton, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"They were informative! It's a family business that is generational in their craft. They explained my unit to me and gave me tips to improve it's care. I will be using them in the future for maintenance."
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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