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4-U Electric

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4-U Electric

4.95(
21
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
1 years of experience

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.

"Great. Work was done well and on time."

Brian S on June 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.

"Great. Work was done well and on time."

Brian S on June 2025


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Anchor Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Anchor Electric, LLC

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Anchor Electric – Trusted, Experienced, Family-Owned At Anchor Electric, we combine over 40 years of Master Electrician experience with personal, family-run service. Founded by a father and son, we deliver high-quality residential and commercial electrical work with fair pricing, no corporate overhead, and a commitment to your satisfaction. Whether it’s a small fix or a full remodel, we’re here to get it done right. ✔ Licensed & Insured ✔ Competitive Rates ✔ Responsive & Reliable ✔ Residential & Commercial We’re here to provide expert solutions—and treat your project like it’s our own. Experience the difference with Anchor Electric. Let’s talk about what we can power together.

"Dan is amazing. He responded to my work request within an hour, he was able to work with me when I couldn’t be at the property, service was scheduled in days, he was done in one visit, and all of this was done for less than half other companies wanted to charge me. If you need an electrician in central Minnesota he is worth the call!"

Kylee A on October 2025

Anchor Electric – Trusted, Experienced, Family-Owned At Anchor Electric, we combine over 40 years of Master Electrician experience with personal, family-run service. Founded by a father and son, we deliver high-quality residential and commercial electrical work with fair pricing, no corporate overhead, and a commitment to your satisfaction. Whether it’s a small fix or a full remodel, we’re here to get it done right. ✔ Licensed & Insured ✔ Competitive Rates ✔ Responsive & Reliable ✔ Residential & Commercial We’re here to provide expert solutions—and treat your project like it’s our own. Experience the difference with Anchor Electric. Let’s talk about what we can power together.

"Dan is amazing. He responded to my work request within an hour, he was able to work with me when I couldn’t be at the property, service was scheduled in days, he was done in one visit, and all of this was done for less than half other companies wanted to charge me. If you need an electrician in central Minnesota he is worth the call!"

Kylee A on October 2025


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Garage Chargers

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Garage Chargers

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17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We offer over 10 years of experience in the electrical industry. "Garage Chargers" is a progressive and fast growing company that provides Garage Chargers' installation services for Electric Vehicles (EV) in the Twin Cities area. We work with any car manufacturers and Electric Companies. We’re committed to provide a personalized service for each individual project. We look forward to build strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

We offer over 10 years of experience in the electrical industry. "Garage Chargers" is a progressive and fast growing company that provides Garage Chargers' installation services for Electric Vehicles (EV) in the Twin Cities area. We work with any car manufacturers and Electric Companies. We’re committed to provide a personalized service for each individual project. We look forward to build strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.


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The Lamp Mender

4.98(
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The Lamp Mender

4.98(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Lamp Mender is a lamp retail and repair service located in Bloomington, Minn. We can repair or restore almost any lamp, including antiques. We stock fixtures and lampshades and reproductions of all types. Our restorations have graced homes in the upper Midwest since 1984. Whether you need to restore an old floor lamp, clean and rewire a chandelier or you are simply looking to replace your current lamps or lighting fixtures, we can help. Products and services include: • Lampshades • Fixtures • Lamps • Repairs • Restoration • Refinishing At The Lamp Mender, we offer a 30 day guarantee on all repairs and fast turnaround on simple repairs. We are proud of being named Best Lamp Repair by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine. Call The Lamp Mender today to request service!

"Excellent and courteous service. Lamp repaired and returned same day. Thank you!"

Alice R on July 2020

The Lamp Mender is a lamp retail and repair service located in Bloomington, Minn. We can repair or restore almost any lamp, including antiques. We stock fixtures and lampshades and reproductions of all types. Our restorations have graced homes in the upper Midwest since 1984. Whether you need to restore an old floor lamp, clean and rewire a chandelier or you are simply looking to replace your current lamps or lighting fixtures, we can help. Products and services include: • Lampshades • Fixtures • Lamps • Repairs • Restoration • Refinishing At The Lamp Mender, we offer a 30 day guarantee on all repairs and fast turnaround on simple repairs. We are proud of being named Best Lamp Repair by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine. Call The Lamp Mender today to request service!

"Excellent and courteous service. Lamp repaired and returned same day. Thank you!"

Alice R on July 2020


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Russel Williams Window Cleaning LLC

4.89(
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Russel Williams Window Cleaning LLC

4.89(
442
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

David Russel Felt and Ryan William Clarkson started the company and contributed their middle names to form Russel Williams Window Cleaning LLC. Our Crews are in teams of 2-3 depending on the amount of work that day. Each team member has been hand selected by the owner of Russel Williams. Each person has high integrity, a strong work ethic, and strong personal values. When Russel Williams first started cleaning windows it was a group of friends that went to Bethel University that wanted to not only enjoy their job and have job satisfaction, but to also make all of our customers thrilled with their windows. We continue these values to this day and look forward to providing only the highest quality of work to each and every customer.

"Russel Williams Home Services is my "go to" window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and Christmas lighting. I've been using them for years and I won't use anyone else. They do a great job and are very reasonably priced (with discounts for repeat customers). Most importantly, they're incredibly responsive with great customer service. I highly recommend their services."

Julia C on April 2024

David Russel Felt and Ryan William Clarkson started the company and contributed their middle names to form Russel Williams Window Cleaning LLC. Our Crews are in teams of 2-3 depending on the amount of work that day. Each team member has been hand selected by the owner of Russel Williams. Each person has high integrity, a strong work ethic, and strong personal values. When Russel Williams first started cleaning windows it was a group of friends that went to Bethel University that wanted to not only enjoy their job and have job satisfaction, but to also make all of our customers thrilled with their windows. We continue these values to this day and look forward to providing only the highest quality of work to each and every customer.

"Russel Williams Home Services is my "go to" window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and Christmas lighting. I've been using them for years and I won't use anyone else. They do a great job and are very reasonably priced (with discounts for repeat customers). Most importantly, they're incredibly responsive with great customer service. I highly recommend their services."

Julia C on April 2024


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Signature Electric & Signature Landscape Lighting

4.94(
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Signature Electric & Signature Landscape Lighting

4.94(
393
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Signature Electric Co is a small business that focuses on residential electrical projects and landscape lighting. We have extensive experience with solving electrical problems in older homes. We do everything from installing a light fixture to wiring a new home. We have licensed and friendly electricians ready to take care of your next project. We can provide you with a free estimate on your next project. Our electricians are spread out. Chris lives in the eastern suburbs, Jason in the northern, Troy & Max in the South east, Alfie in Rosville, Scott in west metro, Ryan near Minneapolis, and Adam in St. Paul Thus we can serve most areas quickly.

"We were billed $65 for the trip, and then billed $125 for the hour it took the electrician to drive here! He worked very slowly. Took four hours to install a dedicated outlet for our microwave and three new ground-fault interrupters. He worked on existing outlets while those outlets were live! And he refused to use the Wallabot to help locate the wire in the wall, telling us it would only detect live wires -- we knew better but there was no telling him."

Clara N on January 2020

Signature Electric Co is a small business that focuses on residential electrical projects and landscape lighting. We have extensive experience with solving electrical problems in older homes. We do everything from installing a light fixture to wiring a new home. We have licensed and friendly electricians ready to take care of your next project. We can provide you with a free estimate on your next project. Our electricians are spread out. Chris lives in the eastern suburbs, Jason in the northern, Troy & Max in the South east, Alfie in Rosville, Scott in west metro, Ryan near Minneapolis, and Adam in St. Paul Thus we can serve most areas quickly.

"We were billed $65 for the trip, and then billed $125 for the hour it took the electrician to drive here! He worked very slowly. Took four hours to install a dedicated outlet for our microwave and three new ground-fault interrupters. He worked on existing outlets while those outlets were live! And he refused to use the Wallabot to help locate the wire in the wall, telling us it would only detect live wires -- we knew better but there was no telling him."

Clara N on January 2020


Bakken Electric, LLC is a partner with electric car manufacturer specializing in EV installations. We have been doing this since the first Tesla vehicles hit the market and now we support all electric vehicles.


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Custom Low Voltage - Wiring & Media Specialist

5.00(
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Custom Low Voltage - Wiring & Media Specialist

5.00(
39
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

5 star and A+ service based on real reviews! (customlowvoltage.net) Custom Low Voltage can expertly handle any of your TV, Stereo, AV, Security,Camera, Alarm System, Ethernet, CAT5/6/7 Wiring, Business and all Low Voltage needs. Specializing in Custom Wiring and Home Theaters. Rob has made customer satisfaction the company's number one priority from day one. Just check out our reviews! If you choose Custom Low Voltage for your installation or repair needs you will receive top-notch customer service!

"Cleaned everything up in a very nice way. Organized all my cables into an easy to use installation, and ran a few extra lines of networking."

Jen K on March 2018

5 star and A+ service based on real reviews! (customlowvoltage.net) Custom Low Voltage can expertly handle any of your TV, Stereo, AV, Security,Camera, Alarm System, Ethernet, CAT5/6/7 Wiring, Business and all Low Voltage needs. Specializing in Custom Wiring and Home Theaters. Rob has made customer satisfaction the company's number one priority from day one. Just check out our reviews! If you choose Custom Low Voltage for your installation or repair needs you will receive top-notch customer service!

"Cleaned everything up in a very nice way. Organized all my cables into an easy to use installation, and ran a few extra lines of networking."

Jen K on March 2018


"Guys were professional kept the mess to a minimum and cleaned up when job was complete. I really appreciated the care they took of my home and the time they took to get the job done right. I love my solar tubes!"

Betsey R on August 2022

13 EMPLOYEES. COST IS DETERMINED BY THE JOB. ADDITIONAL SERVICE AREA- MEEKER, & PORTIONS OF CHISAGO, MCLEOD, MILLE LACS, RICE, & STEARNS COUNTIES. SERVICE IS AVAILABLE STATEWIDE AND N.D. AS WELL AS WESTERN WISCONSIN

"Guys were professional kept the mess to a minimum and cleaned up when job was complete. I really appreciated the care they took of my home and the time they took to get the job done right. I love my solar tubes!"

Betsey R on August 2022


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NEI Electric

4.89(
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NEI Electric

4.89(
238
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers

At NEI Electric, we are dedicated to providing our clients in the Twin Cities area with electrical services that will greatly exceed your highest expectations. Over the years, we have cultivated a reputation for providing a superior level of service, from small-scale residential projects to powering multi-million dollar commercial properties. We will work with you through every step of the process, making sure that you see the results you expect from you electrical project. Some of the services we can provide include: Electrical design New construction Additions and remodels Generator installation Temperature control wiring You can trust the electricians at NEI Electric to handle all of your home or business electrical service needs. We will go to great lengths to make sure you are completely satisfied with the results we provide. Call today to find out how we can be of help to you!

"Arrived much earlier than I had anticipated, which was OK as they were squeezing me into their schedule to accommodate other non-electrical work being done. Very quick and professional."

Robert W on April 2020

At NEI Electric, we are dedicated to providing our clients in the Twin Cities area with electrical services that will greatly exceed your highest expectations. Over the years, we have cultivated a reputation for providing a superior level of service, from small-scale residential projects to powering multi-million dollar commercial properties. We will work with you through every step of the process, making sure that you see the results you expect from you electrical project. Some of the services we can provide include: Electrical design New construction Additions and remodels Generator installation Temperature control wiring You can trust the electricians at NEI Electric to handle all of your home or business electrical service needs. We will go to great lengths to make sure you are completely satisfied with the results we provide. Call today to find out how we can be of help to you!

"Arrived much earlier than I had anticipated, which was OK as they were squeezing me into their schedule to accommodate other non-electrical work being done. Very quick and professional."

Robert W on April 2020

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

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. 

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