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Busy Bee Builders

615 N. Sterling Ave
4.70(
10
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•Approved Pro

Busy Bee Builders

615 N. Sterling Ave
4.70(
10
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Busy Bee Builders 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.

"Installed new door in garage wall, very timely, courteous and did job well."

Tom T on June 2025

Busy Bee Builders 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.

"Installed new door in garage wall, very timely, courteous and did job well."

Tom T on June 2025

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Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
)
•Approved Pro

Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
)
•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

Swinderman Engineering Services

5414 Goldeneye Road
4.88(
30
)
•Approved Pro

Swinderman Engineering Services

5414 Goldeneye Road
4.88(
30
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 years of experience

Swinderman Engineering Services is Central Illinois’ leading Technology Installation Company. We handle all of your low voltage cabling and custom installation needs from Home Theater to Surveillance Camera Systems to Access Control.

"I was very pleased with my tv mount installation. Only took an hour and it looks great. They were able to perform the service within two days after I made an inquiry. I will use them for any other home audio/video projects that I need to have done."

John G on May 2021

Swinderman Engineering Services is Central Illinois’ leading Technology Installation Company. We handle all of your low voltage cabling and custom installation needs from Home Theater to Surveillance Camera Systems to Access Control.

"I was very pleased with my tv mount installation. Only took an hour and it looks great. They were able to perform the service within two days after I made an inquiry. I will use them for any other home audio/video projects that I need to have done."

John G on May 2021

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C-U Hvac, Plumbing & Electric

1153 County Road 1200 E
1.00(
1
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C-U Hvac, Plumbing & Electric

1153 County Road 1200 E
1.00(
1
)
Free onsite estimate
"The company was paid to diagnose and fix a leak to my roof. They determined that a small patch of roof needed to be replaced. A couple of weeks later the leak continued from the same spot in the ceiling. The tech again came out and claimed it was another leak in a different spot although the leak inside was in the exact same spot. They did not fix the problem the first time and wanted more money for this “new leak.”"

Shaun C on March 2020

"The company was paid to diagnose and fix a leak to my roof. They determined that a small patch of roof needed to be replaced. A couple of weeks later the leak continued from the same spot in the ceiling. The tech again came out and claimed it was another leak in a different spot although the leak inside was in the exact same spot. They did not fix the problem the first time and wanted more money for this “new leak.”"

Shaun C on March 2020

All Around Construction and Repair, Inc.

3425 Stoneway Ct
3.00(
2
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All Around Construction and Repair, Inc.

3425 Stoneway Ct
3.00(
2
)
12 years of experience

At All Around Construction and Repair, Inc. we are committed to providing our customers with exceptional quality and great value. We are committed to working with our customers to meet their needs, expectations, AND budgets. We offer an array of services that can be tailored to meet your construction and repair needs. Our clientele includes owners and mangers of single family homes, multi-family units and rental properties, and commercial buildings. We offer our services as both a general contractor and as a sub-contractor.

At All Around Construction and Repair, Inc. we are committed to providing our customers with exceptional quality and great value. We are committed to working with our customers to meet their needs, expectations, AND budgets. We offer an array of services that can be tailored to meet your construction and repair needs. Our clientele includes owners and mangers of single family homes, multi-family units and rental properties, and commercial buildings. We offer our services as both a general contractor and as a sub-contractor.

My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
)
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

Abel & Reddy Small Engine Repair

3307 S Barker Rd
4.38(
16
)

Abel & Reddy Small Engine Repair

3307 S Barker Rd
4.38(
16
)
Customers say: Quick response
15 years of experience

50 years of experience, Will provide monthly statements to established business accounts. Accept cash or checks from business and personal accounts.

"We were referred through Menards. Ronald Lyman blamed my husband and told him he burned up the engine. This was a new power wash that was used once and then broke. It was under manufacturer warranty but needed the gas out and something from him saying it was broken for Menards to return. He has hidden diagnostic fees of $40, no contract verbal or written for these fees. He did not tell us about the fees until we were ready to pick it up. I was under the impression that he was contracted through the company and that is how he is paid. He also told my husband that he didn't look how he sounded over the phone. My husband is from Mexico but has lived in the states for over 35+ years as a naturalized citizen. I am so sick and tired of the racism and people being taken advantage of! I have also complained to the BBB. We are taking the pressure washer back to Menards but because he was not willing to give us something that said it was defective we have to trade it for the same model. So we have paid $40 above the price. Ronald Lyman told my husband when he picked it up that he didn't listen just like his wife. He is very disrespectful. Then he tried to say he called the manufacturer and they were not familiar with the engine, that it was made in China dn told him not to get another one."

Cathy L on September 2021

50 years of experience, Will provide monthly statements to established business accounts. Accept cash or checks from business and personal accounts.

"We were referred through Menards. Ronald Lyman blamed my husband and told him he burned up the engine. This was a new power wash that was used once and then broke. It was under manufacturer warranty but needed the gas out and something from him saying it was broken for Menards to return. He has hidden diagnostic fees of $40, no contract verbal or written for these fees. He did not tell us about the fees until we were ready to pick it up. I was under the impression that he was contracted through the company and that is how he is paid. He also told my husband that he didn't look how he sounded over the phone. My husband is from Mexico but has lived in the states for over 35+ years as a naturalized citizen. I am so sick and tired of the racism and people being taken advantage of! I have also complained to the BBB. We are taking the pressure washer back to Menards but because he was not willing to give us something that said it was defective we have to trade it for the same model. So we have paid $40 above the price. Ronald Lyman told my husband when he picked it up that he didn't listen just like his wife. He is very disrespectful. Then he tried to say he called the manufacturer and they were not familiar with the engine, that it was made in China dn told him not to get another one."

Cathy L on September 2021

Edwards Heating & Cooling

7713 W US Hwy 136
4.71(
14
)

Edwards Heating & Cooling

7713 W US Hwy 136
4.71(
14
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Heating, cooling and plumbing, duct cleaning, indoor air quality solution, geothermal, water softeners & water heaters.

"My technician Walter Brown was excellent, I highly recommend him. He was professional and knowledgeable and diagnosed my issue quickly."

Mary B on July 2025

Heating, cooling and plumbing, duct cleaning, indoor air quality solution, geothermal, water softeners & water heaters.

"My technician Walter Brown was excellent, I highly recommend him. He was professional and knowledgeable and diagnosed my issue quickly."

Mary B on July 2025

Controlled Energy Systems Inc

160 N 2700 E Rd
4.92(
13
)

Controlled Energy Systems Inc

160 N 2700 E Rd
4.92(
13
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

An electrical contractor with 28 years of experience in all forms of electrical work and a dedication to continually learning about the latest technological advances in the electrical field to better serve our customers and educate our employees. Our goals are to provide courteous and professional service, safely and responsibly.

An electrical contractor with 28 years of experience in all forms of electrical work and a dedication to continually learning about the latest technological advances in the electrical field to better serve our customers and educate our employees. Our goals are to provide courteous and professional service, safely and responsibly.

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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. 

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.

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