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360 Electric

4.90(
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360 Electric

4.90(
105
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

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.

"It was good"

Tyler K on March 2024


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Mid America Lightning Protection

4.74(
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Mid America Lightning Protection

4.74(
83
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
57 years of experience

We have over 40 years of experience in the business. At Mid America Lightning Protection, 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! We are not an electrical company; we do lightning protection and work with lighting rods.

"Remarkable service! He arrived when he said he would. Completed the job on time. Highly recommend recommend."

Keith H on November 2025

We have over 40 years of experience in the business. At Mid America Lightning Protection, 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! We are not an electrical company; we do lightning protection and work with lighting rods.

"Remarkable service! He arrived when he said he would. Completed the job on time. Highly recommend recommend."

Keith H on November 2025


What's His Name Handyman Service

5.00(
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What's His Name Handyman Service

5.00(
19
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Friendly, knowledgeable, very respectful and easy to work with. Dustin is 100%"

Jeffrey K on May 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Friendly, knowledgeable, very respectful and easy to work with. Dustin is 100%"

Jeffrey K on May 2023


Kennell Electric, Inc.

4.87(
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Kennell Electric, Inc.

4.87(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Locally owned and operated Kennell Electric, Inc. has been providing quality service to the Tazewell, Woodford, McLean, Peoria and Livingston Counties for multiple years. Call us for all your electrical needs.

"What has Rita H been smoking? On a scale of 1 to 5 these guys are at least a 6! Dave S"

David S on July 2022

Locally owned and operated Kennell Electric, Inc. has been providing quality service to the Tazewell, Woodford, McLean, Peoria and Livingston Counties for multiple years. Call us for all your electrical needs.

"What has Rita H been smoking? On a scale of 1 to 5 these guys are at least a 6! Dave S"

David S on July 2022


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Accent Tel USA

4.89(
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Accent Tel USA

4.89(
9
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Customers say: Quick response
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

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


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VT Developments

5.00(
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VT Developments

5.00(
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1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over 30 years of experience we are 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

"Great job, he will refer all my neighbors. "

Robert T on December 2025

With over 30 years of experience we are 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

"Great job, he will refer all my neighbors. "

Robert T on December 2025


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JMC Electric

5.00(
7
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JMC Electric

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

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

"I really recommend Manuel very professional and punctual. he did it great job replacing my main electrical box, we are happy with everything"

Jeannette P on October 2025

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

"I really recommend Manuel very professional and punctual. he did it great job replacing my main electrical box, we are happy with everything"

Jeannette P on October 2025


Bloomington Normal Maintenance and More

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Bloomington Normal Maintenance and More

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5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Bloomington Normal Maintenance and More 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.

Bloomington Normal Maintenance and More 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.


With over 15 years of experience, RAB Electric has been serving the community since 2005. We provide top notch quality service with a smile! Contact us today for a consultation!


City Mechanicals & Services

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City Mechanicals & Services

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67 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

With over fifty years of experience, City Mechanicals & Services has been providing your local residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing and electric needs since 1959. Give us a call today for your free estimate!

With over fifty years of experience, City Mechanicals & Services has been providing your local residential and commercial HVAC, plumbing and electric needs since 1959. Give us a call today for your free estimate!

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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.

Whole-house generators can last 20 to 40 years with normal operation and proper maintenance. If you look up the specifications for your generator, you may be able to find a lifespan rated in hours of operation. Life expectancy will vary depending on how often and for how long you use the generator each year. Choosing a fuel with low impact like natural gas or diesel can help generators last as long as possible.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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