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Aquarius Home Services
4.6(
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Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We had a humidifier installed. They installed it quickly and professionally. The installer Jimmy was very helpful and even gave me a couple pointers in regards to installing a wifi thermostat. I've always had great experiences with Kath/Aquarius home services and will definitely use them again."
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Response time10 hrs
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Total Comfort Heating and Cooling
4.5(
443
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Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 1956

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Experience the Total Comfort Difference, since 1956. We sell different. We service different.\n\nAs a certified Carrier dealer and a recipient of the 2024 President’s Award, you can "Turn to the experts" with Total Comfort proudly bringing Minneapolis-St. Paul expert heating and cooling solutions. From AC repair to furnace replacement, maintenance, and more, our skilled, award-winning team delivers quality, affordable HVAC services across the Twin Cities—from Brooklyn Park to Eden Prairie and everywhere in between!\n\nSince 1956, Total Comfort has been doing whatever it takes to ensure each customer is 100% satisfied with their heating and cooling service. As a locally owned, customer-focused company, our #1 goal is providing honest, quality work to our Minneapolis-St. Paul neighbors. Every job is performed with respect and courtesy, leaving you satisfied in a more comfortable home.\n

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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Iburg Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did an excellent job and were very responsive. They were here in 4 days as I needed to close on the house soon. I would definitely hire them again. I would highly recommend them as."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hyperion Electric
5.0(
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Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We love our new lighting! Kurt with Hyperion Electric was very knowledgeable and helpful in selecting and installing new landscape lights. He accommodated our schedule too. Would highly recommend."
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WALTER'S ELECTRIC OF ELLSWORTH, WIS., INC.
5.0(
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Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The pros did a great job under less than ideal circumstances. We have loose insulation in our small attic that they had to work around. They handled everything without complaints. We love our new lights and our new range hood works perfectly. Our kitchen looks so much nicer and up-to-date. I wish I had known how messy it was going to be. I would have covered everything with plastic."
Response time1 day
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Robinhood Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Robinhood Electric, LLC 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.\n

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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Service Today!
3.7(
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Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very good workmanship. Did forget to install a cover on the junction box. Will need to come back and fix this. Very expensive, but I was in a short time frame. Thank you for the quick response and great work."
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+7

Response time10 mins
Recommended by85%of homeowners
Rentas Electric LLC
New to Angi

Serving Afton, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project.\nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.\n

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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