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Lockhart Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Lockhart Electric has done several projects for me. Everything from replacing switches and fixtures to upgrading my breaker panel. They are always so helpful and knowledgeable. The prices are always fair, and they always give me options to help me make the best decisions depending on my need and my budget. I trust them with my home and I wouldn't call anyone else."
Kitchen Lighting
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
99
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Absolutely one of the best companies I have ever hired. Quick response to my inquiry to have a lightning protection system installed on my house. They showed up literally the next day and had the job done within a few hours. Professional installation at its finest. Price was more than fair and the owner is very knowledgeable and works hard to earn your business highly recommended"
Indianapolis
Trucking company
Indianapolis
Indiana Illinois
Indiana Illinois

+70

Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Accent Tel USA
4.9(
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were able to get a technician to our office same day on a Friday . Phones were fixed and we were back in business. Excellent Service!"
Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Edelman Cooling, Plumbing, Electric & Solar
5.0(
5
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Here at Edelman, we’re your trusted local team for HVAC heating & cooling services around northern Illinois. We provide residential repair, replacement, installation, and maintenance.\n\nEdelman is built on 23 years of experience, a strong work ethic, and a commitment to delivering the best service to every client and customer. We stand behind our work with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on all service, repairs, and replacements.

Edelman
Mini Split
Mini Split
Mini Split
Mini Split

+5

44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Volo Internet Plus Tech
4.9(
8
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Job was done professionally and the installer of my outdoor antenna remained and assisted me with the set up and operation of my TV set up. Would definitely recommend and use again."
Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
JP's Home Services
5.0(
4
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Jeff did not do a home maintenance job for us. He is a volunteer and Team leader at our PM pantry . He has also worked with us to maintain our equipment including banners, our "gator" traffic cones and signs in addition to interacting with our guests and managing our traffic team at the pantry Jeff is responsible and always lets us know if he has a change in his schedule that would make him late or absent . He leads and interacts well with all of our other volunteers and is able to handle even difficult clients with grace, firmness, and a polite friendly professional manner. He goes above and beyond what most people would expect. He is a man of integrity, purpose, faith,professionalism, and kindness ."
Response time2 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Jorgenson Electric, Inc.
2.7(
7
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Serving Philo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Jorgenson Electric, Inc., 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. Please give us a call today! We also do fire estimates and work with insurance.

Response time10 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

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