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Dean's Home Services

6701 Parkway Cir #600
3.92(
12
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Dean's Home Services

6701 Parkway Cir #600
3.92(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
437 local quotes requested
29 years of experience

Dean’s Home Services is a licensed and bonded professional service company with over 100 years of combined industry experience. We started in plumbing, but we have expanded our services to include heating, air conditioning, electrical, drains, and excavation. Dean’s Home Services has served Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities area for over 25 years. As Minnesota’s premier home service company, we pride ourselves on our fast, professional, clean, and friendly service. We specialize in plumbing, heating, air, electrical, drain, and duct cleaning. Offering over 100 years of combined industry experience, our service professionals can handle all of your home service needs. Dean’s only works with properly certified, experienced service professionals who understand what it’s like to be a Twin Cities homeowner. Dean’s Home Services is a female and minority-owned local business as well as an active member of the PHCC and Nexstar organizations. Dean’s Home Services takes pride in the fact that its business is family-owned and operated. We understand firsthand the importance of family and the need to maintain a safe environment for your loved ones. Call us today to meet our family! DEAN’S PROFESSIONALS: - Respect you, your home, and your time - Listen to ensure we understand your unique situation - Help you understand what options are available - Present you with a price before the work begins - Happily perform the work you choose

"Shane, the plumber, cleared the drain clog. He was friendly, on time, knowledgeable, and answered all my questions. Shane estimated it would take an hour and it took only about half an hour. I was then charged a ridiculous $830. I feel I was way overcharged and am not happy with this. I do not recommend Dean's Home Services."

Beverly J on August 2025

Dean’s Home Services is a licensed and bonded professional service company with over 100 years of combined industry experience. We started in plumbing, but we have expanded our services to include heating, air conditioning, electrical, drains, and excavation. Dean’s Home Services has served Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the surrounding Twin Cities area for over 25 years. As Minnesota’s premier home service company, we pride ourselves on our fast, professional, clean, and friendly service. We specialize in plumbing, heating, air, electrical, drain, and duct cleaning. Offering over 100 years of combined industry experience, our service professionals can handle all of your home service needs. Dean’s only works with properly certified, experienced service professionals who understand what it’s like to be a Twin Cities homeowner. Dean’s Home Services is a female and minority-owned local business as well as an active member of the PHCC and Nexstar organizations. Dean’s Home Services takes pride in the fact that its business is family-owned and operated. We understand firsthand the importance of family and the need to maintain a safe environment for your loved ones. Call us today to meet our family! DEAN’S PROFESSIONALS: - Respect you, your home, and your time - Listen to ensure we understand your unique situation - Help you understand what options are available - Present you with a price before the work begins - Happily perform the work you choose

"Shane, the plumber, cleared the drain clog. He was friendly, on time, knowledgeable, and answered all my questions. Shane estimated it would take an hour and it took only about half an hour. I was then charged a ridiculous $830. I feel I was way overcharged and am not happy with this. I do not recommend Dean's Home Services."

Beverly J on August 2025


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LeBrun Electric, Heating & Cooling

7600 Boone Ave N
4.67(
12
)
Approved Pro

LeBrun Electric, Heating & Cooling

7600 Boone Ave N
4.67(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
97 local quotes requested

LeBrun Electric, Heating & Cooling is your local go to electrical and HVAC contractor serving Central, Minnesota and the surrounding communities. We take great pride in our work, providing quality expertise and customer service that goes above and beyond. Customer satisfaction is our priority, so our mission is to provide excellent workmanship and fair up front pricing to every customer. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, without hidden costs, fees and change orders. We are also available for emergency services on a 24/7 basis! Give us a call today to let us help with your electrical and HVAC needs!

"After submitting the request to Angi we were contacted by LeBrun Electric to do the work and an initial consultation was scheduled with their electrician. Before that first meeting we called the company and specifically told them that we had problems with previous electricians who did work in our home on a whole home solar system. We also communicated that we would be entering into a lawsuit with them. These facts were also communicated to the electrician, and everything related to previous installations/work was to remain on property due to the pending lawsuit. That was made clear. We communicated this to the electrician several times. There were also comments from the electrician indicating that he knew the past electricians in the house – comments regarding Pat’s health. After completion of the work we found that the meter socket, the breaker, and the breakers were removed from the premises. We were told afterwards that they remove all old material, but it's interesting that the electricians pick and choose what items stayed and what items were taken. All other boxes that were removed from walls, inside and outside, were left behind, but the meter socket and the breaker box containing a lot of very expensive, relatively new breakers were removed. We specifically requested that the meter socket remain on the property because it would play a big role in the lawsuit - it was not code. That meter socket was something that we paid for and was installed in 2020. the breakers in the box were all new and there were at least 3 50-Amp breakers, 7 20-Amp 1 pole Tandem breakers, 1 20-Amp Dual Function breaker, and 9 15-Amp 1 pole Tandem breakers. Less than half of those were returned. The breakers should not have been removed from the house. Now for the safety issues: The state in which the electrical work was left would have guaranteed a failure by the inspector. It was as if the work was deliberately set up to fail. On the Automatic Transfer Switch, the front panel could not be removed because it was jammed into place by the inner panel. This was because the wire in the box was shoved in, too long, not orderly, and therefore pushed out on the 2 panels so they were jammed and could not be removed without a lot of effort. Once the covers were removed, we found that the wires were not secure. The slightest movement caused the cables from the meter to slip loose of the terminals in the ATS. The wires to the multitap connectors were loose as well and many of the strands were bent so the connection was not complete. As I watched the inspector during his inspection, he first checked the breaker box, then followed the lines to the ATS and opened it up. If we hadn’t found the issues first there is no way the inspection would have passed. Also, the electricians put 2 side taps in place on the cables to the meter. Neither of the side taps were tightened and didn’t even connect to the copper of the meter cables. When we turned our solar equipment on to connect to the grid it did not recognize a connection to the grid. This was also something we asked the electrician to do but wasn’t completed. Next is the service disconnect box that we asked the electrician to connect. This is another area where the work done was left unsafe. It was known that we would be opening the box to connect the wires of the system to the service wires once we received the connectors. The wires that were connected by the electrician were loose and slipped from the terminals. Pat was hit by 220 when one of those wires slipped loose. We’re very lucky that he wasn’t injured more seriously. Also, the electricians decided to run the wiring through the bottom of the service disconnect instead of through the top – the cover they placed on the top of the box to seal it did not cover the opening – I can’t believe this would meet code and the service disconnect box needed to be replaced. It was known that we needed the white, red and black 1/0 wire that came into the house to the ‘service disconnect’ to change out/rewire the generator input wire. There was over 45 feet of 1/0 wire that was removed from the house, that was needed for another purpose. The wires should not have been removed from the house and the electrician knew why. Taken from house: Meter socket 45 ft of 1/0 wire (red, black, & white) 7 20-Amp 1 pole Siemens Tandem breakers 9 15-Amp 1 pole Siemens Tandem breakers 1 20-Amp Dual Function breaker 3 50-Amp Siemens breakers New signs were not provided Shoddy labor that would have failed inspection if we had not intervened"

Mary L on June 2023

LeBrun Electric, Heating & Cooling is your local go to electrical and HVAC contractor serving Central, Minnesota and the surrounding communities. We take great pride in our work, providing quality expertise and customer service that goes above and beyond. Customer satisfaction is our priority, so our mission is to provide excellent workmanship and fair up front pricing to every customer. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, without hidden costs, fees and change orders. We are also available for emergency services on a 24/7 basis! Give us a call today to let us help with your electrical and HVAC needs!

"After submitting the request to Angi we were contacted by LeBrun Electric to do the work and an initial consultation was scheduled with their electrician. Before that first meeting we called the company and specifically told them that we had problems with previous electricians who did work in our home on a whole home solar system. We also communicated that we would be entering into a lawsuit with them. These facts were also communicated to the electrician, and everything related to previous installations/work was to remain on property due to the pending lawsuit. That was made clear. We communicated this to the electrician several times. There were also comments from the electrician indicating that he knew the past electricians in the house – comments regarding Pat’s health. After completion of the work we found that the meter socket, the breaker, and the breakers were removed from the premises. We were told afterwards that they remove all old material, but it's interesting that the electricians pick and choose what items stayed and what items were taken. All other boxes that were removed from walls, inside and outside, were left behind, but the meter socket and the breaker box containing a lot of very expensive, relatively new breakers were removed. We specifically requested that the meter socket remain on the property because it would play a big role in the lawsuit - it was not code. That meter socket was something that we paid for and was installed in 2020. the breakers in the box were all new and there were at least 3 50-Amp breakers, 7 20-Amp 1 pole Tandem breakers, 1 20-Amp Dual Function breaker, and 9 15-Amp 1 pole Tandem breakers. Less than half of those were returned. The breakers should not have been removed from the house. Now for the safety issues: The state in which the electrical work was left would have guaranteed a failure by the inspector. It was as if the work was deliberately set up to fail. On the Automatic Transfer Switch, the front panel could not be removed because it was jammed into place by the inner panel. This was because the wire in the box was shoved in, too long, not orderly, and therefore pushed out on the 2 panels so they were jammed and could not be removed without a lot of effort. Once the covers were removed, we found that the wires were not secure. The slightest movement caused the cables from the meter to slip loose of the terminals in the ATS. The wires to the multitap connectors were loose as well and many of the strands were bent so the connection was not complete. As I watched the inspector during his inspection, he first checked the breaker box, then followed the lines to the ATS and opened it up. If we hadn’t found the issues first there is no way the inspection would have passed. Also, the electricians put 2 side taps in place on the cables to the meter. Neither of the side taps were tightened and didn’t even connect to the copper of the meter cables. When we turned our solar equipment on to connect to the grid it did not recognize a connection to the grid. This was also something we asked the electrician to do but wasn’t completed. Next is the service disconnect box that we asked the electrician to connect. This is another area where the work done was left unsafe. It was known that we would be opening the box to connect the wires of the system to the service wires once we received the connectors. The wires that were connected by the electrician were loose and slipped from the terminals. Pat was hit by 220 when one of those wires slipped loose. We’re very lucky that he wasn’t injured more seriously. Also, the electricians decided to run the wiring through the bottom of the service disconnect instead of through the top – the cover they placed on the top of the box to seal it did not cover the opening – I can’t believe this would meet code and the service disconnect box needed to be replaced. It was known that we needed the white, red and black 1/0 wire that came into the house to the ‘service disconnect’ to change out/rewire the generator input wire. There was over 45 feet of 1/0 wire that was removed from the house, that was needed for another purpose. The wires should not have been removed from the house and the electrician knew why. Taken from house: Meter socket 45 ft of 1/0 wire (red, black, & white) 7 20-Amp 1 pole Siemens Tandem breakers 9 15-Amp 1 pole Siemens Tandem breakers 1 20-Amp Dual Function breaker 3 50-Amp Siemens breakers New signs were not provided Shoddy labor that would have failed inspection if we had not intervened"

Mary L on June 2023


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4-U Electric

3664 Clementa Ave SW
4.95(
20
)
Approved Pro

4-U Electric

3664 Clementa Ave SW
4.95(
20
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
78 local quotes requested

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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McQuillan Home Services, LLC

1727 E Hwy 36
4.04(
188
)
Approved Pro

McQuillan Home Services, LLC

1727 E Hwy 36
4.04(
188
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
58 local quotes requested
142 years of experience

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.

"Everything was installed as requested."

Jay S on September 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.

"Everything was installed as requested."

Jay S on September 2025


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Aquarius Home Services

3180 Country Dr
4.66(
210
)
Approved Pro

Aquarius Home Services

3180 Country Dr
4.66(
210
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
414 local quotes requested

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.

"Fast and efficient service next day. Estimate given up front and was spot on. Made sure things were working properly after leaking valve replaced. Tested water and secured unit under sink."

Greg W on August 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.

"Fast and efficient service next day. Estimate given up front and was spot on. Made sure things were working properly after leaking valve replaced. Tested water and secured unit under sink."

Greg W on August 2025


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Frontline Electrical Systems

18234 235 Ave NW
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro

Frontline Electrical Systems

18234 235 Ave NW
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Frontline Electrical Services is a full-service electrical contractor. Highly specialized in remodel and service work. Serving Minnesota with decades of experience. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Remind electrician about arranged time"

Dennis N on May 2023

Frontline Electrical Services is a full-service electrical contractor. Highly specialized in remodel and service work. Serving Minnesota with decades of experience. We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects no matter how big or small. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

"Remind electrician about arranged time"

Dennis N on May 2023


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Randy's Electric

8557 Wyoming Ave N Ste 6
4.65(
293
)
Approved Pro

Randy's Electric

8557 Wyoming Ave N Ste 6
4.65(
293
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
560 local quotes requested

You deserve a safe and reliable home. Get the job done right the first time with outstanding customer service from the Twin Cities top rated electrician. Outlets, fans, lighting, smoke detectors, switches, and service panels. Your full service electrician.

"Our electrician was on-time, friendly, and very efficient. The new bathroom exhaust fan is a great upgrade!"

Dan E on September 2025

You deserve a safe and reliable home. Get the job done right the first time with outstanding customer service from the Twin Cities top rated electrician. Outlets, fans, lighting, smoke detectors, switches, and service panels. Your full service electrician.

"Our electrician was on-time, friendly, and very efficient. The new bathroom exhaust fan is a great upgrade!"

Dan E on September 2025


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Professional Mechanical Services LLC

19640 200th Ave NW
4.77(
31
)
Approved Pro

Professional Mechanical Services LLC

19640 200th Ave NW
4.77(
31
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Super punctual
17 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Professional Mechanical Services offers a wide range of HVAC and plumbing services, including air quality control, energy cost reduction, water filtration, and services for your plumbing and sump pump in Maple Lake, MN and the surrounding areas. Family-owned and locally based in Big Lake, Minnesota, Professional Mechanical Services provides superior HVAC and Plumbing services for residential and commercial properties. We service and repair all brands of HVAC equipment! Looking for new equipment? Professional Mechanical Services is proud to offer Daikin products – the leading brand of HVAC equipment.Water heater or other important household equipment not working and you needed it fixed yesterday? We provide SAME-DAY emergency services. We’ll even work with your insurance company and handle all paperwork if you need us to.

"Very nice thank you"

Bob W on June 2025

Professional Mechanical Services offers a wide range of HVAC and plumbing services, including air quality control, energy cost reduction, water filtration, and services for your plumbing and sump pump in Maple Lake, MN and the surrounding areas. Family-owned and locally based in Big Lake, Minnesota, Professional Mechanical Services provides superior HVAC and Plumbing services for residential and commercial properties. We service and repair all brands of HVAC equipment! Looking for new equipment? Professional Mechanical Services is proud to offer Daikin products – the leading brand of HVAC equipment.Water heater or other important household equipment not working and you needed it fixed yesterday? We provide SAME-DAY emergency services. We’ll even work with your insurance company and handle all paperwork if you need us to.

"Very nice thank you"

Bob W on June 2025


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Harrison Electric, Inc.

3440 Kilmer Ln N
4.50(
444
)
Approved Pro

Harrison Electric, Inc.

3440 Kilmer Ln N
4.50(
444
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
407 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

Please call us to schedule your appointment day or night. "How can Harrison Electric, Inc. make your day?" You have access to us nearly 24 hours a day. In business for over 32 years as the electrical contractor for residential electrical repair, maintenance & upgrades (existing homes - as opposed to new homes). We have received recognition for the quality of service offered. Home owners in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area use us because we pride ourselves on workmanship, reliability and most importantly, professionalism. Electrical service upgrades (fuses to circuit breakers & overhead to underground conversions), addition wiring, and remodeling services are some of our specialties. We also enjoy small jobs such as replacing a light fixture or outlet, installing ceiling fans or bath exhaust fans and dimmer installation. Small job - large job, we do it all.

"Totally awesome job on my project."

David B on June 2025

Please call us to schedule your appointment day or night. "How can Harrison Electric, Inc. make your day?" You have access to us nearly 24 hours a day. In business for over 32 years as the electrical contractor for residential electrical repair, maintenance & upgrades (existing homes - as opposed to new homes). We have received recognition for the quality of service offered. Home owners in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area use us because we pride ourselves on workmanship, reliability and most importantly, professionalism. Electrical service upgrades (fuses to circuit breakers & overhead to underground conversions), addition wiring, and remodeling services are some of our specialties. We also enjoy small jobs such as replacing a light fixture or outlet, installing ceiling fans or bath exhaust fans and dimmer installation. Small job - large job, we do it all.

"Totally awesome job on my project."

David B on June 2025


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Mr. Electric of Twin Cities West Metro

15400 28th Ave N Suite 200
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro

Mr. Electric of Twin Cities West Metro

15400 28th Ave N Suite 200
New on AngiNew on Angi
Approved Pro
52 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

Mr. Electric® of Twin Cities Metro West is a leader in electrical services and a trusted provider for installations, lighting, and electrical repair for homes and businesses. Our team of licensed electricians provides 24-hour service with the professionalism and integrity you'd expect from a major brand. Since 1994, Mr. Electric's locally-owned and operated locations have earned the trust of the communities they live in and serve throughout the US and Canada. We believe in up-front, fair pricing, and quality workmanship. Backed by our Neighborly Done Right Promise™ - if it's not done right, we promise to make it right. Guaranteed. Contact us today to see how we can help any of your electrical needs.

Mr. Electric® of Twin Cities Metro West is a leader in electrical services and a trusted provider for installations, lighting, and electrical repair for homes and businesses. Our team of licensed electricians provides 24-hour service with the professionalism and integrity you'd expect from a major brand. Since 1994, Mr. Electric's locally-owned and operated locations have earned the trust of the communities they live in and serve throughout the US and Canada. We believe in up-front, fair pricing, and quality workmanship. Backed by our Neighborly Done Right Promise™ - if it's not done right, we promise to make it right. Guaranteed. Contact us today to see how we can help any of your electrical needs.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

No, you shouldn’t use an extension cord to plug a generator directly into your home without using a transfer switch. That’s because systems like pumps and HVAC fans need a steady power source that might not be available directly from your generator alone. If you bypass the circuit breaker box, you risk damaging your electrical system, creating a risk of electrical fire or electrical shock to you or any workers repairing lines on your local electrical grid.

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The Independence, MN homeowners’ guide to generator installs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.