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Last update on October 25, 2025

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TNT Electric

11401 775th Ave
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TNT Electric

11401 775th Ave
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22 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Paxton Electric

4869 19th St NW
5.00(
3
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Paxton Electric

4869 19th St NW
5.00(
3
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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

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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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

32 E. Main St.
4.90(
10
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Mr. Electric of Southern Minnesota

32 E. Main St.
4.90(
10
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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

Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+

Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.

A 1,500 square foot home will likely need a 15kW to 20kW generator. When deciding on whole-house generator size, add up the total wattage of the devices that you’d like to continue running during a power outage. That way, you can ensure you purchase a generator that can power your necessary appliances or medical equipment during an electrical emergency.

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.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

A whole house generator can be worth the extra money for peace of mind if your home is prone to power outages for extended periods of time or if you have life-saving medical equipment that needs to maintain power at all times. These devices can also increase your home’s value, especially in areas prone to extreme weather and power outages.

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