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Last update on May 02, 2025
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Hello, I'm Tom Leahy, a Master Electrician with 20 years' experience and the proud owner of 4-U Electric. At 4-U Electric, we specialize in residential, commercial, and emergency electrical services, guided by our motto, "Plug into Quality." My passion for the electrical field stems from my stepfather, Brian, who instilled in me the values of quality, craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service, which have shaped my career. Outside of work, my wife, Timarie, and I cherish spending time with our family and actively participating in our community. We love camping and creating lasting memories with our children, Addy and Blane.
"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."
Sheri V on March 2025
Hello, I'm Tom Leahy, a Master Electrician with 20 years' experience and the proud owner of 4-U Electric. At 4-U Electric, we specialize in residential, commercial, and emergency electrical services, guided by our motto, "Plug into Quality." My passion for the electrical field stems from my stepfather, Brian, who instilled in me the values of quality, craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service, which have shaped my career. Outside of work, my wife, Timarie, and I cherish spending time with our family and actively participating in our community. We love camping and creating lasting memories with our children, Addy and Blane.
"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."
Sheri V on March 2025
Ben Otto Electric LLC is your trusted electrical expert in the Twin Cities. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are dedicated to exceeding your expectations. Contact us today for all your electrical needs.
"On time, easygoing and reasonably priced. Quote was simple and quick."
Patrick M on April 2025
Ben Otto Electric LLC is your trusted electrical expert in the Twin Cities. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are dedicated to exceeding your expectations. Contact us today for all your electrical needs.
"On time, easygoing and reasonably priced. Quote was simple and quick."
Patrick M on April 2025
Electrical - over 13 years experience -
"Johnathan listened well and was attentive to our needs. His quote was done quickly and was a good price."
Lise L on April 2025
Electrical - over 13 years experience -
"Johnathan listened well and was attentive to our needs. His quote was done quickly and was a good price."
Lise L on April 2025
Since 1883 McQuillan Home Services has been Minnesota’s Original plumbing, heating, and cooling company. At McQuillan we’ve always remained true to our mission of providing solid, honest work to all our customers. Join the McQuillan Home Services family as we continue to raise the bar and provide generations of happy customers with quality plumbing, heating, AC, electrical, and drains service.
"I received excellent service from McQuillan Home Services. Scott replaced my old doorbell button with a new one in less than five minutes. He also repaired an electrical problem in one of my wall sockets. Scott thoroughly explained the electrical problem and how he repaired it. He was very kind and respectful. I am pleased with Scott’s professionalism and great electrician skills."
Sterline C on May 2024
Since 1883 McQuillan Home Services has been Minnesota’s Original plumbing, heating, and cooling company. At McQuillan we’ve always remained true to our mission of providing solid, honest work to all our customers. Join the McQuillan Home Services family as we continue to raise the bar and provide generations of happy customers with quality plumbing, heating, AC, electrical, and drains service.
"I received excellent service from McQuillan Home Services. Scott replaced my old doorbell button with a new one in less than five minutes. He also repaired an electrical problem in one of my wall sockets. Scott thoroughly explained the electrical problem and how he repaired it. He was very kind and respectful. I am pleased with Scott’s professionalism and great electrician skills."
Sterline C on May 2024
Aquarius Home Services is the top home service provider in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Offering expert service in HVAC, Water Softeners, Plumbing and Electrical . Our work is backed by a 100% performance guarantee.
"He walked me through every step of everything he needed to do and why he showed me the before, and after explained the benefits of the after, so it went great. Had a very pleasant person to work with left the place clean no mess everything done can’t say more than that!!"
Gary J on March 2025
Aquarius Home Services is the top home service provider in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Offering expert service in HVAC, Water Softeners, Plumbing and Electrical . Our work is backed by a 100% performance guarantee.
"He walked me through every step of everything he needed to do and why he showed me the before, and after explained the benefits of the after, so it went great. Had a very pleasant person to work with left the place clean no mess everything done can’t say more than that!!"
Gary J on March 2025
Trimlight Minneapolis 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.
Trimlight Minneapolis 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.
Finch Home Solutions is a mom-and-pop electrical shop with small-town work ethic and big city visions. We have been servicing the Twin-Cities Metro area since 2017, with more than a decade of experience. We are passionate about giving people honest advice regarding their home electrical needs. From repairing a flickering light to rebuilding an electrical panel; we are driven to provide quality service. Our most sincere goal is to provide customers with solutions that will extend the life of their home electrical systems in a way that is safe, affordable, and hassle-free.
"They were great to work with, solved all our problems, and recommended cost-effective improvements we were looking for."
Jake S on May 2024
Finch Home Solutions is a mom-and-pop electrical shop with small-town work ethic and big city visions. We have been servicing the Twin-Cities Metro area since 2017, with more than a decade of experience. We are passionate about giving people honest advice regarding their home electrical needs. From repairing a flickering light to rebuilding an electrical panel; we are driven to provide quality service. Our most sincere goal is to provide customers with solutions that will extend the life of their home electrical systems in a way that is safe, affordable, and hassle-free.
"They were great to work with, solved all our problems, and recommended cost-effective improvements we were looking for."
Jake S on May 2024
Ben Otto Electric, LLC, is your solution for all your electrical needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call.
"I had a great experience hiring Ben Otto Electric to fix some switches for our home. Would definitely hire agin."
Jeff L on January 2023
Ben Otto Electric, LLC, is your solution for all your electrical needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call.
"I had a great experience hiring Ben Otto Electric to fix some switches for our home. Would definitely hire agin."
Jeff L on January 2023
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Jack was great to work with my during my remodel, very respectful and professional. Will be calling for any future electrical work"
Mike O on April 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Jack was great to work with my during my remodel, very respectful and professional. Will be calling for any future electrical work"
Mike O on April 2025
Gray Duck Electric is a locally owned and operated company with over 10 years of Electrical industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project & specialize in Electrical contracting and remodeling. We can install everything from new outlets, switches, and light fixtures to electric vehicle chargers, panel replacement and upgrades, new circuits and whole house re-wiring. 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 Fair. Honest. Reliable.
"Great price and timely service! I called him after Dean's Home Services tried to rip me off by quoting $600 for a simple ceiling light replacement. It's refreshing to find honest professionals who protect customers from vultures like Dean's Home Services."
Mohammad A on April 2025
Gray Duck Electric is a locally owned and operated company with over 10 years of Electrical industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project & specialize in Electrical contracting and remodeling. We can install everything from new outlets, switches, and light fixtures to electric vehicle chargers, panel replacement and upgrades, new circuits and whole house re-wiring. 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 Fair. Honest. Reliable.
"Great price and timely service! I called him after Dean's Home Services tried to rip me off by quoting $600 for a simple ceiling light replacement. It's refreshing to find honest professionals who protect customers from vultures like Dean's Home Services."
Mohammad A on April 2025
Generator installations FAQs
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 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.
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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