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Next Phase Power LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install+1 more

Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

My name is David Michl, and Next Phase Power LLC is built on 20 years of hands-on electrical experience across residential, commercial, and industrial work. From home wiring to underground PVC trenching for services, fuel stations, and farms, I understand how important reliable power is to everyday life.\nProudly serving Jasper County, Effingham, and surrounding communities with dependable service, honest work, and quality craftsmanship. Fully licensed and insured, competitive pricing, and free estimates. Feel free to call or text anytime, and don’t forget to leave a review here or on our Facebook page. Thank you for your support!

Daniel Wallace
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

I’m a hardworking person who doesn’t like to leave projects half finished or looking sloppy, I can be a bit of a perfectionist. I’ve always fixed and built almost everything I needed myself and I take pride in being self sufficient. I’ve been an electrician for a year and half now and before that I was fabricating aerators for private residences. I have a wife and two children, so I can handle the chaos of a whole house remodel even if you decide to alter any details halfway through.

T.K. Carlson Construction
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Monday-Saturday 7-7\nT.K. Carlson Construction 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.

Response time3 days
Wabash Electric Heating & Cooling LLC
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Got my ductwork cleaned out and replace 23 outlet covers. All done in record time. Very friendly and professional and explained the whole process as he went and showed me all the junk that came out of my ducts. Cleaned up as he went along and couldn't even tell he had been here except that there's no dust floating around in the air now."
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Appliance Service & Repair
New to Angi
Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Mount Carmel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, installing a generator usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

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.

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.

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