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Tri-State Water, Power & Air
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game.\nWe provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.

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Imperial electric
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairPortable Generator - Install

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Daniel from Imperial Electric did an excellent job for us. We had a relatively small issue that he rectified for us very quickly and then did a very thorough inspection of our entire house at our request. He made a number of recommendations to upgrade our old electrical system that were practical, reasonable and in line with current codes."
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Scardino Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Generator - Install - For BusinessGenerator - Repair - For Business

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 50 years of business serving the Chicago metro area, Scardino Electric, Inc., is the way to go for all your wiring and panel upgrade needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to do excellent work on every visit, answer all questions, and develop lasting relationships with all our clients so, that the next time service is needed, there will be no question on who to call. Contact us today for a free estimate. Satisfaction Guaranteed!

Response time11 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GROMM Electric LLC
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install - For Business+3 more

Serving Richmond, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Electrical professional with 20 years of hands-on experience in residential, commercial, and heavy industrial electrical construction. Raised in a family-owned electrical company that grew from a 10-person shop to a 500-electrician operation serving projects nationwide and internationally.\n\nExtensive field experience across high-demand environments including power plants, steel mills, paper mills, chemical plants, oil refineries, coal mines, Air Products facilities, and large food manufacturing plants.\n\nHighly skilled in:\n • Low-voltage systems, fire alarm, controls, and automation\n • Medium-voltage installations and power distribution\n • Underground services and excavation coordination\n • Bucket truck and service work\n • Smart home and modern electrical systems\n • Residential, commercial, and industrial construction from ground-up to retrofit\n\nCertifications & Credentials:\n • Chicago Licensed Electrician\n • OSHA 10 & OSHA 30\n • MSHA Certified\n • CPR Certified\n • NCCER Certified\n\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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