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Last update on October 27, 2025

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Avatar for Accent Tel USA

Accent Tel USA

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

Accent Tel USA

3501 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Suite 25203
4.89(
9
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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

ADS Electric Company LLC

215 West Gallatin St
New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro

ADS Electric Company LLC

215 West Gallatin St
New on AngiNew on Angi
•Approved Pro
26 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of home improvement services that are customized to each individual project. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work, as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

1656 HEADLAND DR
1.00(
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Tri-State Water, Power & Air

1656 HEADLAND DR
1.00(
1
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33 years of experience

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

"They initially contacted me via email ready to make a visit for the install. Said that they could do the project no problem. Then when they realized I wouldn’t be buying a generator from them, which I had TOLD them upfront, they canceled on me. That is not an acceptable way to do business. They should simply state that they only install generators that they sell and not waste my time."

James K on May 2025

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

"They initially contacted me via email ready to make a visit for the install. Said that they could do the project no problem. Then when they realized I wouldn’t be buying a generator from them, which I had TOLD them upfront, they canceled on me. That is not an acceptable way to do business. They should simply state that they only install generators that they sell and not waste my time."

James K on May 2025

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Heartland Heating & Air Conditioning

511 Health Dept Rd
4.33(
6
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Heartland Heating & Air Conditioning

511 Health Dept Rd
4.33(
6
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Customers say: Terrific value
78 years of experience

Heartland Heating & Air is the residential arm of Heartland Mechanical Contractors. With decades of experience, a full sheet metal shop and the backing of a full commercial contractor, we can handle most any HVAC or refrigeration need.

Heartland Heating & Air is the residential arm of Heartland Mechanical Contractors. With decades of experience, a full sheet metal shop and the backing of a full commercial contractor, we can handle most any HVAC or refrigeration need.

Gatto Electric, Inc

4552 N. Sayre Avenue
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Gatto Electric, Inc

4552 N. Sayre Avenue
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14 years of experience

Licensed, bonded and insured contractors, 24/7 emergency service, paperless billing, excellent customer service, professional technicians, custom electrical design planning, custom installations, custom remodeling.

Licensed, bonded and insured contractors, 24/7 emergency service, paperless billing, excellent customer service, professional technicians, custom electrical design planning, custom installations, custom remodeling.

My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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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

Lee Legler Construction & Electric Inc

181 Wolf St Unit A
4.91(
11
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Lee Legler Construction & Electric Inc

181 Wolf St Unit A
4.91(
11
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Generac Automatic Home Generator Dealer ,Sales and Service Home and small business electric installations, repairs and upgrades Generator Maintenance and repair Generac Home Standby Generators in stock

"Lee and his crew were very professional and did an amazing job. We now have a Generac whole house automatic standby generator ready to go if our electric service ever fails. My wife and I and our contractor all have an app that gives us the generator's status, maintenance requirements, run time, etc., etc.....if the unit fails to start (for example) we will all get an alert and they have 24/7 service so this is extremely reassuring."

Russell P on January 2023

Generac Automatic Home Generator Dealer ,Sales and Service Home and small business electric installations, repairs and upgrades Generator Maintenance and repair Generac Home Standby Generators in stock

"Lee and his crew were very professional and did an amazing job. We now have a Generac whole house automatic standby generator ready to go if our electric service ever fails. My wife and I and our contractor all have an app that gives us the generator's status, maintenance requirements, run time, etc., etc.....if the unit fails to start (for example) we will all get an alert and they have 24/7 service so this is extremely reassuring."

Russell P on January 2023

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Griffin Electric Inc

340 S Schrader Ave
3.67(
3
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Griffin Electric Inc

340 S Schrader Ave
3.67(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
86 years of experience

We offer financing through FTL Finance for large projects such as new Furnace, Air Conditioning and Boiler Systems.

"Woke up w/o heat on a frigid January morning. After failing to get the furnace back on, we called Griffin. The owner took the call and arrived within 30 minutes. He diagnosed the problem, ran to town to get a new part, and had it installed and up-and-running in less than 2 hours, all w/o breaking the bank. He was friendly, professional, and honest."

Kurt J on January 2022

We offer financing through FTL Finance for large projects such as new Furnace, Air Conditioning and Boiler Systems.

"Woke up w/o heat on a frigid January morning. After failing to get the furnace back on, we called Griffin. The owner took the call and arrived within 30 minutes. He diagnosed the problem, ran to town to get a new part, and had it installed and up-and-running in less than 2 hours, all w/o breaking the bank. He was friendly, professional, and honest."

Kurt J on January 2022

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Fowler Heating & Cooling

423 S Court St
4.64(
22
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Fowler Heating & Cooling

423 S Court St
4.64(
22
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

Fowler Heating and Cooling is Family owned and operated. Serving the Southern Illinois Area since 1979. Specializing in Heating, Air Conditioning, Furnaces, and Duct Cleaning. Our dedication and appreciation of our customers and their needs has resulted in over 70% of our business comes from referrals. We care about our quality of our work, and the relationships with our customers. ‎ [email protected].

Fowler Heating and Cooling is Family owned and operated. Serving the Southern Illinois Area since 1979. Specializing in Heating, Air Conditioning, Furnaces, and Duct Cleaning. Our dedication and appreciation of our customers and their needs has resulted in over 70% of our business comes from referrals. We care about our quality of our work, and the relationships with our customers. ‎ [email protected].

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

When properly maintained, natural gas generators can last a long time, as much as 20 to 40 years. They have relatively few needs compared to generators with other fuel types. However, the generator’s lifespan ultimately depends on how often the generator is used and for how long it’s left running.

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

When installed and used correctly, generators are safe to use. The most critical generator safety tips to keep in mind are:

  • Never use a portable generator inside an enclosed space, as the carbon monoxide exhaust it creates is lethal.

  • Never attempt to connect your generator to your home’s electrical panel independently; hire a professional for this dangerous job.

  • Never overload your generator by connecting more appliances than for which it’s rated; you can damage your generator and appliances or even cause a fire.

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