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Last update on October 04, 2025

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Ben Otto Electric LLC

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Ben Otto Electric LLC

5.00(
6
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
79 local quotes requested

Ben Otto Electric LLC is your trusted electrical expert in the Twin Cities. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are dedicated to exceeding your expectations. Contact us today for all your electrical needs.

"On time, easygoing and reasonably priced. Quote was simple and quick."

Patrick M on April 2025

Ben Otto Electric LLC is your trusted electrical expert in the Twin Cities. With our exceptional service and attention to detail, we are dedicated to exceeding your expectations. Contact us today for all your electrical needs.

"On time, easygoing and reasonably priced. Quote was simple and quick."

Patrick M on April 2025

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McQuillan Home Services, LLC

1727 E Hwy 36
4.04(
188
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McQuillan Home Services, LLC

1727 E Hwy 36
4.04(
188
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•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(
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Aquarius Home Services

3180 Country Dr
4.66(
210
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•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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Edison Custom Electronics

1920 16th Street Northwest
4.84(
19
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Edison Custom Electronics

1920 16th Street Northwest
4.84(
19
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
12 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

Edison Custom Electronics is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Kevin exceeded my expectations with my project. I was struggling to find a knowledgeable and timely business to get my (somewhat complex) whole home, interior/exterior audio video setup back up and running. Not only did he know of virtually every brand and component I had in my setup, he was able to complete the project in a few hours! I was totally not expecting him to first of all know all my components consisting of Key Digital matrix, baluns, Russound, MyHarmony, etc.. but to knock it out effortlessly was absolutely mind-blowing to me! I was so pleased with him, I even talked about some potential improvements I could make to our setup to make it even better. I plan to bring him back for future work!"

Ben D on June 2025

Edison Custom Electronics is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Kevin exceeded my expectations with my project. I was struggling to find a knowledgeable and timely business to get my (somewhat complex) whole home, interior/exterior audio video setup back up and running. Not only did he know of virtually every brand and component I had in my setup, he was able to complete the project in a few hours! I was totally not expecting him to first of all know all my components consisting of Key Digital matrix, baluns, Russound, MyHarmony, etc.. but to knock it out effortlessly was absolutely mind-blowing to me! I was so pleased with him, I even talked about some potential improvements I could make to our setup to make it even better. I plan to bring him back for future work!"

Ben D on June 2025

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Finch Home Solutions, LLC

201 Pottok Lane
4.79(
41
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Finch Home Solutions, LLC

201 Pottok Lane
4.79(
41
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
72 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

No project is too big or small for Finch Home Solutions—your trusted residential electrical specialists. With years of experience, we handle everything from minor repairs to full home rewires with precision and care. Whether you're facing flickering lights, tripping breakers, or need an EV charger installed, our expert team delivers reliable, code-compliant service tailored to your needs. We prioritize safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, offering energy-saving solutions that enhance your home’s performance. At Finch Home Solutions, we treat every home like our own, combining professionalism with a friendly, approachable attitude. Count on us to keep your electrical system running safely and smoothly for years to come

"They did good work, but I thought they were a little pricey at 317 dollars for that job."

Jeff B on September 2025

No project is too big or small for Finch Home Solutions—your trusted residential electrical specialists. With years of experience, we handle everything from minor repairs to full home rewires with precision and care. Whether you're facing flickering lights, tripping breakers, or need an EV charger installed, our expert team delivers reliable, code-compliant service tailored to your needs. We prioritize safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction, offering energy-saving solutions that enhance your home’s performance. At Finch Home Solutions, we treat every home like our own, combining professionalism with a friendly, approachable attitude. Count on us to keep your electrical system running safely and smoothly for years to come

"They did good work, but I thought they were a little pricey at 317 dollars for that job."

Jeff B on September 2025

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Randy's Electric

8557 Wyoming Ave N Ste 6
4.65(
293
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Randy's Electric

8557 Wyoming Ave N Ste 6
4.65(
293
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•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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M. Jones Electric, LLC

14835 Falk Avenue
4.87(
31
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M. Jones Electric, LLC

14835 Falk Avenue
4.87(
31
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 local quotes requested

Here at M. Jones Electric, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Dao L on December 2019

Here at M. Jones Electric, LLC, we pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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Dao L on December 2019

Service Today Heating, Cooling, & Electrical

9609 Girard Ave S
1.00(
2
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Service Today Heating, Cooling, & Electrical

9609 Girard Ave S
1.00(
2
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19 years of experience

Air conditioning contractor , Electrician, HVAC contractor, Heating contractor, Furnace repair service, Insulation contractor, Air duct cleaning service, Air conditioning repair service

"Worst company that I have ever worked it. In my experience, plain dishonest. They have not only made a terrible job on my furnace installation (which replacement need was questionable - my mistake of agreeing to it), they also damaged my perfectly working AC. Now, they are giving me the run around for 4 months to refund the AC damage. I've been calling multiple time per week and also went in person to their office. Before wasting your hard-earned money, pay them a visit at 9609 Girard Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431 and get inside the office, then make your decision."

Marcelo H on August 2024

Air conditioning contractor , Electrician, HVAC contractor, Heating contractor, Furnace repair service, Insulation contractor, Air duct cleaning service, Air conditioning repair service

"Worst company that I have ever worked it. In my experience, plain dishonest. They have not only made a terrible job on my furnace installation (which replacement need was questionable - my mistake of agreeing to it), they also damaged my perfectly working AC. Now, they are giving me the run around for 4 months to refund the AC damage. I've been calling multiple time per week and also went in person to their office. Before wasting your hard-earned money, pay them a visit at 9609 Girard Ave S, Bloomington, MN 55431 and get inside the office, then make your decision."

Marcelo H on August 2024

Blitz Electric

5.00(
4
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Blitz Electric

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Blitz Electric - Your Trusted Electrical Experts in Minnesota. We specialize in providing top-notch electrical services for homeowners. With our skilled team and commitment to quality, we ensure safe and efficient solutions for all your electrical needs. Contact us today for expert assistance with your home projects.

"Best and easiest process ever. Would recommend."

Brandon L on December 2023

Blitz Electric - Your Trusted Electrical Experts in Minnesota. We specialize in providing top-notch electrical services for homeowners. With our skilled team and commitment to quality, we ensure safe and efficient solutions for all your electrical needs. Contact us today for expert assistance with your home projects.

"Best and easiest process ever. Would recommend."

Brandon L on December 2023

Kilowatt Electric

5.00(
2
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Kilowatt Electric

5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We offer top quality service at an affordable price. We believe in offering the best options for our customers with the best products to keep your electrical systems safe and running for years to come.

"Project went very well. We hit a few snags, but Seth and Ryan clearly communicated what they were encountering kept me appraised of the options. They were also significantly cheaper than the other two bids that I received. And they didn't charge to come out and give me an estimate."

Mike M on June 2024

We offer top quality service at an affordable price. We believe in offering the best options for our customers with the best products to keep your electrical systems safe and running for years to come.

"Project went very well. We hit a few snags, but Seth and Ryan clearly communicated what they were encountering kept me appraised of the options. They were also significantly cheaper than the other two bids that I received. And they didn't charge to come out and give me an estimate."

Mike M on June 2024

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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