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Engstrom Electrical Contracting
10200 Leroy Ave
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Engstrom Electrical Contracting
10200 Leroy Ave
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Customers say: Quality work
20 years of experience

Engstrom Electric offers a full range of electrical services for the entire South Metro Area, including Apple Valley, Lakeville, Northfield and Faribault. We have been in business since 2005 because, we putting our customers first. We take great pride in the craftsmanship of our work. We listen to the needs of our customer and work to achieve the customers vision, while staying in the budget that they have set. So that we may give you 100% satisfaction.

Engstrom Electric offers a full range of electrical services for the entire South Metro Area, including Apple Valley, Lakeville, Northfield and Faribault. We have been in business since 2005 because, we putting our customers first. We take great pride in the craftsmanship of our work. We listen to the needs of our customer and work to achieve the customers vision, while staying in the budget that they have set. So that we may give you 100% satisfaction.


Hitec Electric
6217 Cambridge St
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Hitec Electric
6217 Cambridge St
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have been a family owned and operated business in the Minneapolis area for over 20 years.

"Todd was such a nice guy. Very personable. He was neat and clean and really knew what he was doing. Would highly recommend HiTec Electric."

Diane E on March 2020

We have been a family owned and operated business in the Minneapolis area for over 20 years.

"Todd was such a nice guy. Very personable. He was neat and clean and really knew what he was doing. Would highly recommend HiTec Electric."

Diane E on March 2020


J BECHER & ASSOCIATES INC
20610 Commerce Blvd
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J BECHER & ASSOCIATES INC
20610 Commerce Blvd
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Customers say: Quick response
38 years of experience

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"Worst security company in the Midwest. After being awaken by the police at 1:30 am, no alarm going off in tje house I spoke with the President of the firm Jerry Becher to explain there was an issue with our alarm system. I was basically told there was nothing wrong, could have been a lightning strike and they refused to service their equipment without charging me a service fee and an hourly rate. We have been clients for less than a year. Here was the email I received today. Folks if you value the safety of your family do not use this firm. Did you have a specific date you wanted to cancel service? If not please accept this as 30 days notice that I will be terminating your service per the requirements of our monitoring agreement. Your equipment will be set to the default settings for any new vendors to use. Your account balances will either be pro-rated or refunded depending on where you are in your billing cycle."

Aaron F on October 2022

Minnesota Electricians & Technology Experts - We have everything you need to Get Connected! Commercial, Residential, & Multi-Family

"Worst security company in the Midwest. After being awaken by the police at 1:30 am, no alarm going off in tje house I spoke with the President of the firm Jerry Becher to explain there was an issue with our alarm system. I was basically told there was nothing wrong, could have been a lightning strike and they refused to service their equipment without charging me a service fee and an hourly rate. We have been clients for less than a year. Here was the email I received today. Folks if you value the safety of your family do not use this firm. Did you have a specific date you wanted to cancel service? If not please accept this as 30 days notice that I will be terminating your service per the requirements of our monitoring agreement. Your equipment will be set to the default settings for any new vendors to use. Your account balances will either be pro-rated or refunded depending on where you are in your billing cycle."

Aaron F on October 2022


Risen Electric
773 Moundview Rd
No reviews
Risen Electric
773 Moundview Rd
No reviews
16 years of experience

Risen Electric, Ltd. has over 50 years combined experience in electrical work. We have 4 employees and have vehicles located in various areas in the metro area to be able to respond quickly to your electrical needs. We can be hired directly or hired thru a general contractor. We accept either cash or check only

Risen Electric, Ltd. has over 50 years combined experience in electrical work. We have 4 employees and have vehicles located in various areas in the metro area to be able to respond quickly to your electrical needs. We can be hired directly or hired thru a general contractor. We accept either cash or check only


Tim Kunkel Electric LLC
1622 Van Buren Ave
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Tim Kunkel Electric LLC
1622 Van Buren Ave
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a locally owned and operated full service electrical contractor. Located in Saint Paul, MN, we pride ourselves on high quality electrical installations with a focus on the future needs of our customers. We are highly skilled in troubleshooting and take our knowledge of what goes wrong into our installations. We see what issues arise and we wire our projects with the removal of those problems. We believe in high quality and pride in workmanship and don't cut corners.

"Tim has always answered my calls right away and been able to get in super quickly. He replaced the 60 amp breaker in our early 1900s house with a 200 amp breaker and addressed a lot of code and safety issues. He did everything in one day and cleaned up after himself. He's been quick to respond on subsequent jobs and has even helped me over the phone when I've done things myself. Highly recommend!"

James X on July 2020

We are a locally owned and operated full service electrical contractor. Located in Saint Paul, MN, we pride ourselves on high quality electrical installations with a focus on the future needs of our customers. We are highly skilled in troubleshooting and take our knowledge of what goes wrong into our installations. We see what issues arise and we wire our projects with the removal of those problems. We believe in high quality and pride in workmanship and don't cut corners.

"Tim has always answered my calls right away and been able to get in super quickly. He replaced the 60 amp breaker in our early 1900s house with a 200 amp breaker and addressed a lot of code and safety issues. He did everything in one day and cleaned up after himself. He's been quick to respond on subsequent jobs and has even helped me over the phone when I've done things myself. Highly recommend!"

James X on July 2020


Hometown Auto Service
20315 Iberia Ave
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Hometown Auto Service
20315 Iberia Ave
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Our 10-bay service center is staffed with 3 ASE certified technicians. We offer: •24 Hour Towing •Comfortable Waiting Areas •On-Site Wi-Fi Internet Access •Nationwide Part and Labor Warranty •We honor most new & used car extended warranty contracts •Large and small fleet service •EVAP Leak Detection •On-site windshield replacement •HYBIRD Service •Complementary Shuttle Service •Loaner cars available •Anytime Drop-off Service •Saturday Hours Payment Options are: Cash, Check or Major Credit Cards.

Our 10-bay service center is staffed with 3 ASE certified technicians. We offer: •24 Hour Towing •Comfortable Waiting Areas •On-Site Wi-Fi Internet Access •Nationwide Part and Labor Warranty •We honor most new & used car extended warranty contracts •Large and small fleet service •EVAP Leak Detection •On-site windshield replacement •HYBIRD Service •Complementary Shuttle Service •Loaner cars available •Anytime Drop-off Service •Saturday Hours Payment Options are: Cash, Check or Major Credit Cards.


Owens Companies
930 E 80th St
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Owens Companies
930 E 80th St
4.57(
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Customers say: True professional
68 years of experience

Cost is determined by the job. Ask for details on travel charges & service fees. Additional DBAs - Owens Services Corporation, Owens Technology Companies Inc. Additional contact names - Corinne Condon, John J Owens, Mandy Beech.

"As everyone knows, it is awfully difficult to identify the cause of an intermittent failure. Usually, by the time the service tech arrives, the unit is working again. That said, living as we do in Minnesota, one canny abide an unreliable furnace in the dead of winter. So, I was extremely happy with the effort put forth by "Jim" of Owens to track down what was in need of repair. He was dogged in his pursuit of the solution, and I am confident once again in the operation of my boiler. Although Jim is our favorite, our family has had outstanding service from a number of Owens technicians, and I think that that says good things about the culture, training and overall quality of personnel at that company. None better in the Twin Cities."

John U on January 2021

Cost is determined by the job. Ask for details on travel charges & service fees. Additional DBAs - Owens Services Corporation, Owens Technology Companies Inc. Additional contact names - Corinne Condon, John J Owens, Mandy Beech.

"As everyone knows, it is awfully difficult to identify the cause of an intermittent failure. Usually, by the time the service tech arrives, the unit is working again. That said, living as we do in Minnesota, one canny abide an unreliable furnace in the dead of winter. So, I was extremely happy with the effort put forth by "Jim" of Owens to track down what was in need of repair. He was dogged in his pursuit of the solution, and I am confident once again in the operation of my boiler. Although Jim is our favorite, our family has had outstanding service from a number of Owens technicians, and I think that that says good things about the culture, training and overall quality of personnel at that company. None better in the Twin Cities."

John U on January 2021



My Classic Car Trader LLC
312 Prospect Ave
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My Classic Car Trader LLC
312 Prospect Ave
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020


Lawinger Electric
10551 62nd St NE
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Lawinger Electric
10551 62nd St NE
4.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
15 years of experience

Laiwnger Electric is a full service electrical contractor. We are licensed bonded and insured. Lawinger Electric prides itself on the diversity for services it provides to its customers. There is no job to small or too complex. We offer free estimates.

"There were some errors made with code compliance areas. Others were with communication. Most of the work was likely done by the journeyman who may not have been getting all the info on the agreement made between Lawinger and myself. After returning to fix the problems with the install, I was billed for parts and supplies (and possibly labor, as invoicing was sloppy - two jobs done on same invoice). I emailed to ask about this and have billing the repairs for mistakes waived. I received no response as of about three weeks. I also had some quality problems with the main contractor that hired Lawinger as a sub. There was not on this job, the attention to detail that I expect from highly paid and highly skilled electricians."

Nicholas S on February 2019

Laiwnger Electric is a full service electrical contractor. We are licensed bonded and insured. Lawinger Electric prides itself on the diversity for services it provides to its customers. There is no job to small or too complex. We offer free estimates.

"There were some errors made with code compliance areas. Others were with communication. Most of the work was likely done by the journeyman who may not have been getting all the info on the agreement made between Lawinger and myself. After returning to fix the problems with the install, I was billed for parts and supplies (and possibly labor, as invoicing was sloppy - two jobs done on same invoice). I emailed to ask about this and have billing the repairs for mistakes waived. I received no response as of about three weeks. I also had some quality problems with the main contractor that hired Lawinger as a sub. There was not on this job, the attention to detail that I expect from highly paid and highly skilled electricians."

Nicholas S on February 2019

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FAQs for generator installation projects in Minneapolis, MN

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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