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Capelles Electric

4.95(
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Capelles Electric

4.95(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

Electrical service and repair, Remodeling, Commercial and Residential Trouble Shooting, Older home rewiring, and new homes Bucket Truck, Parking lot lighting and sign repair Under ground trenching, TV, Phone , and Data

"Fantastic work! I was very impressed with the quality of work, the speed at which the job was accomplished and the knowledge and flexibility of the electrician. Price was very fair."

Theresa H on September 2020

Electrical service and repair, Remodeling, Commercial and Residential Trouble Shooting, Older home rewiring, and new homes Bucket Truck, Parking lot lighting and sign repair Under ground trenching, TV, Phone , and Data

"Fantastic work! I was very impressed with the quality of work, the speed at which the job was accomplished and the knowledge and flexibility of the electrician. Price was very fair."

Theresa H on September 2020

Paxton Electric

5.00(
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Paxton Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Paxton Electric is home to a licensed master electrician based in Rochester, MN. For all your electrical service needs, both residential and commercial, you can count on Paxton Electric. Paxton Electric can do everything from replacing lighting to installing wiring at new construction properties. Learn more about our electrical services in Rochester, MN by calling 507-206-4635 today. We'll be glad to give you a free estimate.

"Jaime was on time, courteous and knowledgeable. He was able to diagnose the problem, wiring in the panel, and corrected the issue quickly. I will recommend Paxton Electric to my friends and family."

Jim S on July 2020

Paxton Electric is home to a licensed master electrician based in Rochester, MN. For all your electrical service needs, both residential and commercial, you can count on Paxton Electric. Paxton Electric can do everything from replacing lighting to installing wiring at new construction properties. Learn more about our electrical services in Rochester, MN by calling 507-206-4635 today. We'll be glad to give you a free estimate.

"Jaime was on time, courteous and knowledgeable. He was able to diagnose the problem, wiring in the panel, and corrected the issue quickly. I will recommend Paxton Electric to my friends and family."

Jim S on July 2020

My Classic Car Trader LLC

2.00(
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

2.00(
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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

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Mr. Electric of Southern Minnesota

4.90(
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Mr. Electric of Southern Minnesota

4.90(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

6-7 Employees, Locally Owned, electrician, electrical contractor using flat-rate pricing. Have an emergency? We answer our phone and dispatch 24/7. Electrical issues? "We Have the Power to Make Things Better!"

6-7 Employees, Locally Owned, electrician, electrical contractor using flat-rate pricing. Have an emergency? We answer our phone and dispatch 24/7. Electrical issues? "We Have the Power to Make Things Better!"

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

As long as your generator is used as recommended by the manufacturer, it’s safe to use for auxiliary power. Make sure that fuel powered generators are used outdoors and that the fumes dissipate away from your home. A professional generator installer will ensure your generator’s placement and set-up meets safety standards when installing or repairing your back-up power source.

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

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.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

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