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Meyer Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Josh did an excellent job of fixing some wiring problems we had. I was contacted quickly and the repair work was completed the next day. I am very satisfied with Meyer Electric and would highly recommend them for electrical work that needs to be done. Also, I found their repair costs to be very reasonable. I will definitely contact them for future electrical work."
Lighting
Undercabinet Lighting
Electrical Panels
Electrical Panels
Response time11 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Starlight Electric
5.0(
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh was very professional and did an awesome job. He was very knowledgeable and gave us good ideas. I would highly recommend Starlight Electric for any job."
Living room lighting
Kitchen lighting
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Starlight Electric LLC
5.0(
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh was extremely helpful in walking me through multiple install options which was super helpful. I 100% would use Starlight Electric again."
Kitchen Lighting project
Response time4 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Amplified Electric, Inc.
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Kyle did me a big favor, and repaired all the needed electrical so my house could by ready for an appraisal. He went over the call of duty and did it in record time.I was very impressed with his professionalism and he was very fair on his price I would highly recommend him to all my friends. Thanks again Kyle!"
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Glass Installers Plus
4.7(
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

"Gregg arrived on-time and was always in communication with me regarding how long the patio door glass would take to arrive and how long it would take to install. His quoted price was excellent, and the quality of work was top-notch. He's dedicated to doing the job correctly for the bid price--no extra costs even if has to spend more time than he originally thought to do the work. VERY pleased with professionalism, courteousness, punctuality, and communication. Definitely will hire again.
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Recommended by97%of homeowners
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4-U Electric
5.0(
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Perfect! Tom and his apprentice did a wonderful job. I love that he is training the next generation. I appreciated Tom’s kindness and sense of humor. I will definitely ask him and his company back to help me with upcoming projects."
New Construction
Attic Fan Replacement
Shed Wiring
200 Amp Service Replacement
Sub Panel Install

+6

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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CADY HANDYMAN SERVICES
4.2(
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1992

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We called Cady Handyman Services and a pleasant gentleman discussed our deck project.
Cady Handyman scheduled one of his service tech to come out the follow morning.
The tech arrived promptly at the scheduled time with a friendly ready to fix our problem attitude.
We have raised nails and screws on our deck that always seem to reappear during winter months.
These raised nails and screws made snow removal just horrible.The Cady tech recommened that we remove many of the bad loose fastners and replaced with a new non-corosive styles of screws.
After a complete walk through of our project we were extremely satified.

With our project completed we are now looking forward to the winter to come.

With our total satisfaction with Cady Handyman Services we have again committed to them for our up coming basement project


The Fosland's
Bloomington, Mn."
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Garden Structures & More
4.6(
73
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Serving Cold Spring, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hal is a bit of a character and drives an old truck, but he is very pleasant and takes great pride in his workmanship. One of the few times in our history of several home projects where a project has exceeded our expectations."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

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