
Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Service install technicians were great!"





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Last update on March 28, 2026

Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Service install technicians were great!"





Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Warranties offered
Hello, I am pleased to introduce Halle Electric, a family-owned electrical company newly established in the Ogilvie area, boasting 14 years of electrical expertise. We are Licensed, Bonded and Insured and our family is thrilled to have the opportunity to provide affordable electrical services to our surrounding communities. To request an estimate, please do not hesitate to contact us via call or text. We look forward to hearing from you. Our contact number is 320-245-7216.





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Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1998
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Hal and I have been working together on several interior and exterior projects over the past three or four years. The most recent project was the completion of the backyard fencing, including a gate. As always, Hal expertly managed the project. The quality of his work is always high. The fence is gorgeous with Hal's sense of artistry clearly evident. I find that Hal is extraordinarily conscientious and a very effective communicator. He and his team are reliable, and Hal actively supervises the team to ensure that the work meets his high standards. Hal and his team's work is completed quickly and timely, and the work site is always neat and clean. Hal and his team are very careful to respect my neighbors' property during the tear down and construction phases and to keep my dogs' needs in mind (they always installed temporary fences over night so that the dogs could run during the evening). It is hard for me to find words to describe the skill and artistry that Hal brings to fencing project. I recommend referring to his website at www.gardenstructuresandmore.com.
I highly recommend Hal and Garden Structures and More for backyard fencing projects. Hal listens to me and designs structures that match my tastes. He provides me with guidance and suggestions that are truly helpful. I don't spend any time managing Hal's projects or checking his work as I know that Hal has such high standards for his work. Hal is very good at communicating with me. I always know the status of a project because Hal has always contacted me before I can even thing about calling him. In the end, Hal makes it really easy for me to get projects completed, which is something that I value in a contractor. As an aside, Hal's skills and reliability extend to interior projects. Hal has built two stair cases, refinished bathroom walls and ceiling, and completed other projects for me. Hal is very knowledgeable, reliable, and skilled about interior projects. Again, I highly recommend Hal and Garden Structures and More.
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Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2012
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"We recently had the entire house rewired, as our old wiring was from the 1930's. This was a challenging project, but Kory from Halle Electric was incredibly proficient. He managed to pull new wiring through our tongs-and-grove walls and ceilings without the need for excessive drilling or cutting. I highly recommend Halle Electric and look forward to working with them again for any future electrical projects. Kory truly delivered excellent service at a price we could afford. 5 Stars..."





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Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Tom was excellent. He was quick to respond to our request. He analyzed the request to install the antenna in the garage attic and went about the install in a timely manner. Iâ d recommend Tom for install of antenna and/or serviceâ ¦."





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Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"218 Electrical Service was responsive when I was in need of an unexpected generator install. Quality work with reasonable prices. Would definitely hire Nate again!"

Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2020
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"The gentleman was very knowledgeable and got the job done in a timely manner,an also downloaded my printer onto my computer for me.Greatly appreacited it."





Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 1971
Credit card accepted
"Well, the first time the replacement was ordered it was the wrong one, which of course, delayed the installation a week. When it was finally installed I had to pay an additional $850 for code upgrades. This I was not informed of by Home Shield. Then we noticed that there was water on the garage floor and found that the pipe coming in from the wall was leaking at the wall so had to call the plumbing company back out to fix it. They first tried to say it was not their fault but since there wasn't a leak before they installed they did fix it. I have used Home Shield a few times before and never had a problem. Some of the companies they use are not the best so you have to research them before you commit. I have found HS service to be good if you do your homework. At the end of the day I was without hot water for almost 3 weeks but it was do to the plumbing company they sent out."





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Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2005
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Extra polite and friendly staff."


Serving Askov, MN and surrounding areas
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
Lake Effect Electric is the premier electric company in Minnesota. We can handle all of your residential or commercial needs.
When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.
Installing a whole-house generator costs about $5,000 on average. Prices range from $1,550 to $8,500, depending on size, brand, fuel type, and assembly. The size of your whole-house generator is the most significant cost factor, with large homes with high energy demands costing the most to power. Types of whole-home generators include:
Portable generators with 1kW–7.5kW capacity: $500–$2,000
Partial generators with 9kW–20kW capacity: $2,000–$6,300
Whole-house generators with 22kW–48kW: $5,000–$18,000
When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:
Refrigerator: 600 watts
Large dehumidifier: 700 watts
Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts
Water heater: 3,000 watts
Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running.
Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:
Portable generator:
2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers.
4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.
8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.
Partial to whole-house generator:
20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.
The value of installing a whole-house generator is that your home has guaranteed power, even if the power grid in your area is down. Whether a whole-house generator is worth installing in your home depends on how often you use it, your home’s location, and your lifestyle. For example, installing a whole-house generator is likely worth it if you:
Experience frequent or prolonged power outages
Work from home
Store a lot of cold food
Have a sump pump
Have a pump for well water
Use electronic medical devices
Live in a climate requiring heating or cooling
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