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Last update on December 05, 2025

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Avatar for Accent Tel USA

Accent Tel USA

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Accent Tel USA

4.89(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
16 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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RP Electric

4.89(
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RP Electric

4.89(
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19 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

ILL Electric is a local, owner-operated electrical contracting company serving Geneseo, IL and the surrounding areas of Henry County and Western Illinois. We are committed to providing dependable, high-quality, and safety-focused electrical work for residential and agricultural customers, with a specialization in the maintenance and upgrade of older systems common to the Geneseo community.

"Richard was great. Showed up about five minutes before the appointed time so extremely punctual very professional very courteous very knowledgeable felt very comfortable with his expertise and have no concerns about the work he provided. Would definitely use him again and definitely recommend him. Great job great guy!"

Marion S on December 2025

ILL Electric is a local, owner-operated electrical contracting company serving Geneseo, IL and the surrounding areas of Henry County and Western Illinois. We are committed to providing dependable, high-quality, and safety-focused electrical work for residential and agricultural customers, with a specialization in the maintenance and upgrade of older systems common to the Geneseo community.

"Richard was great. Showed up about five minutes before the appointed time so extremely punctual very professional very courteous very knowledgeable felt very comfortable with his expertise and have no concerns about the work he provided. Would definitely use him again and definitely recommend him. Great job great guy!"

Marion S on December 2025

Olde Town Roofing

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Olde Town Roofing

3.67(
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Customers say: Quality work
21 years of experience

We are a general contractor that serves Iowa and Illinois. If you can think it, we will figure out a way to create it for you at an honest price and great customer service. We have several financing options available for almost every type of credit risk. We offer several promotions throughout the year for both product and financing.

"Failed to show up on agreed upon work date due to overbooking. Bid vinyl for an aluminum replacement, then was unresponsive about bidding aluminum. When we decided to go elsewhere, six months later they sent us an invoice for an additional, arbitrary $3k for work not performed. We disputed the invoice and never heard back until we got another invoice another seven months later seeking double the original amount including monthly interest and an ‘overhead & profit’ fee."

CRAIG M on November 2024

We are a general contractor that serves Iowa and Illinois. If you can think it, we will figure out a way to create it for you at an honest price and great customer service. We have several financing options available for almost every type of credit risk. We offer several promotions throughout the year for both product and financing.

"Failed to show up on agreed upon work date due to overbooking. Bid vinyl for an aluminum replacement, then was unresponsive about bidding aluminum. When we decided to go elsewhere, six months later they sent us an invoice for an additional, arbitrary $3k for work not performed. We disputed the invoice and never heard back until we got another invoice another seven months later seeking double the original amount including monthly interest and an ‘overhead & profit’ fee."

CRAIG M on November 2024

My Classic Car Trader LLC

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My Classic Car Trader LLC

2.00(
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

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J W Koehler Electric Inc

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J W Koehler Electric Inc

4.81(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Founded by James and Marcia Koehler in 1969, J.W. Koehler Electric, Inc. has served as an electrician in the Quad Cities community for 40 plus years offering professional and competitive electrical and communication installations. “Award Winning” Safety is always first at Koehler Electric. With an EMR rating currently at 0.69, we lead the way with proactive safety measures that include owner instructed safety orientation & 3rd party job-site inspections. A wide range of services are available from this Davenport Electrician, including 24 Hour Electrician Service Department, Design-Build Electrical Expertise, Automation & Control Integration, Professional CAD Services & a Full Data/Communication Division.

"The service was excellent. Mr. Farmer si very thorough. He was heaven, polite and did a very good job."

Rosie T on July 2021

Founded by James and Marcia Koehler in 1969, J.W. Koehler Electric, Inc. has served as an electrician in the Quad Cities community for 40 plus years offering professional and competitive electrical and communication installations. “Award Winning” Safety is always first at Koehler Electric. With an EMR rating currently at 0.69, we lead the way with proactive safety measures that include owner instructed safety orientation & 3rd party job-site inspections. A wide range of services are available from this Davenport Electrician, including 24 Hour Electrician Service Department, Design-Build Electrical Expertise, Automation & Control Integration, Professional CAD Services & a Full Data/Communication Division.

"The service was excellent. Mr. Farmer si very thorough. He was heaven, polite and did a very good job."

Rosie T on July 2021

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

No, you shouldn’t use an extension cord to plug a generator directly into your home without using a transfer switch. That’s because systems like pumps and HVAC fans need a steady power source that might not be available directly from your generator alone. If you bypass the circuit breaker box, you risk damaging your electrical system, creating a risk of electrical fire or electrical shock to you or any workers repairing lines on your local electrical grid.

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.

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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