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Jarvis Electric Inc
4.7(
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Serving Valmeyer, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very good with there work and cleaned up after work was done. Great job. Will hire them again on ceiling fan I want to install in the future."
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Response time3 days
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Recommended by94%of homeowners
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CD Electric
5.0(
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Serving Valmeyer, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"CD Electric was fantastic. They added electrical outlets to the interior and exterior of my home and installed an exterior light. Chase was very thorough with the estimate he provided me and completed the job in the time he said it would take. I would definitely hire them again for any future jobs and I highly recommend them to anyone else."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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VMK Remodeling
4.3(
18
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Serving Valmeyer, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I could not be happier with the final product! The first pic is the old bathroom from the 60s when the house was built. The rest are the final rebuild and it looks great. I would highly recommend VMK Remodeling for any project that you might have. I am also going to get a bid on redoing the deck on the back of the house as Vince's company does decks as well! Thanks to his great crew as well, great people to work with."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Shinnova Power
New to Angi

Serving Valmeyer, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Shinnova Power 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.

Response time1 day
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Grasser Electric
4.6(
30
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Serving Valmeyer, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1975

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Things went great with them and we are still using them. As soon as our bar is installed, they are going to finish up the electrical work. They were fast, reliable and really nice people. They were also on time. We got bids and they had the lowest bid."
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Bi-State Electric, LLC
4.6(
9
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Serving Valmeyer, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We hired Bi-State Electric to run a 20 amp circuit from our house to our new garden shed. This required Scott to hand dig a trench about 25 feet long between the house and shed. He installed a small porch light on the shed and a ceiling fan/light inside with switches to operate both. He also installed a total of 5 outlets at various locations inside the shed. As an added service, Scott installed a Whole House Surge Protector to our electrical panel and provided a safety inspection of the panel at no additional cost above his quoted price. Once the work was completed, the County Inspector came out and gave his stamp of approval."
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Back up Generator
200 amp Service Upgrade
Scott
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Headen Electric, Inc.
4.4(
7
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Serving Valmeyer, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had them perform a whole circuit breaker box replacement plus transfer switch install. Breaker box was installed within two weeks and the transfer switch was installed about a month later. Both installed within a single work day so far without issue. They also stayed to answer several questions I had about the systems which was very helpful. Thus far I would recomend them. If youre using this as a guide make sure the people you use are fully bonded and insured these people are some of my lower bids for the job from different companies were not."
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Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar
Belleville, IL

+54

Response time1 day
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

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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