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Tiger Services, LLC
3.3(
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Serving Jerome, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"both certified plumbers were GREAT today...glad things were fixed under my manufactured home,,,puts me more at ease....different Tiger guys will be here on Thursday to fix something else under ,y home....ALWAYS like the way the Tiger guys do their work. Chyrel W"
November 2020 Project
Does Your Crawlspace Look Like This?
Without Spray Foam Barrier
With Spray Foam Barrier
Without Tiger Signature Drainage Matting

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Response time1 day
Recommended by79%of homeowners
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The Handyman Couple
4.1(
9
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Serving Jerome, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Offers commercial services

"Replaced an outlet and installed a microwave. They were prompt, efficient, and reasonable! We will definitely be using them in the future and I would highly recommend them."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Keystone HomeWorks, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Jerome, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Response time1 day
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

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. 

Costs depend on generator type, labor, and additional wiring or transfer switch requirements.

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.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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