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Trimlight Minneapolis LLC

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Trimlight Minneapolis LLC

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9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Trimlight Minneapolis LLC, 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.

Trimlight Minneapolis LLC, 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.


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4-U Electric

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4-U Electric

4.95(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
67 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


"Quick response. I would definitely recommend if you encounter issues with initial install."

Andrew S on December 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.

"Quick response. I would definitely recommend if you encounter issues with initial install."

Andrew S on December 2025


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University Electric Inc

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University Electric Inc

4.73(
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Customers say: Quick response
67 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

At University Electric we provide a wide variety of electrical services to the Minneapolis and Twin Cities Metro Area. With over 15 years of service to the area, we feel that experience will help your home improvement project go efficiently as possible. Whether you have an electrical repair or need an Federal Pacific Panel changed out, our electricians will get the job done right and in a timely fashion, while giving you peace of mind knowing that your family and valuables are safe. We are available around the clock for emergency service calls so feel free to call anytime, we’ll be waiting! Thanks for visiting our website and we look forward to hearing from you.

"All work on time and within budget. Easy to work with."

Chuck L on February 2025

At University Electric we provide a wide variety of electrical services to the Minneapolis and Twin Cities Metro Area. With over 15 years of service to the area, we feel that experience will help your home improvement project go efficiently as possible. Whether you have an electrical repair or need an Federal Pacific Panel changed out, our electricians will get the job done right and in a timely fashion, while giving you peace of mind knowing that your family and valuables are safe. We are available around the clock for emergency service calls so feel free to call anytime, we’ll be waiting! Thanks for visiting our website and we look forward to hearing from you.

"All work on time and within budget. Easy to work with."

Chuck L on February 2025


"They did a wonderful job with everything according to code."

Dickson K on April 2025

At Starlight Electric, we offer all electrical services. Let us help you with your job, big or small! Give us a call or click to request a quote today!

"They did a wonderful job with everything according to code."

Dickson K on April 2025


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MUELLER ELECTRIC CO LLC

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MUELLER ELECTRIC CO LLC

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30 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

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.

"Installed ceiling fan-replaced switches-unhooked a live wire&upgraded service to 200 amp"

Ron C on September 2025

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.

"Installed ceiling fan-replaced switches-unhooked a live wire&upgraded service to 200 amp"

Ron C on September 2025


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Randy's Electric & Plumbing

4.68(
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Randy's Electric & Plumbing

4.68(
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Customers say: Super punctual
992 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

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.

"They were very punctual and did a great job"

Paul O on October 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.

"They were very punctual and did a great job"

Paul O on October 2025


Ben Otto Electric LLC

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Ben Otto Electric LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
88 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


"They were on time. Explained what he would do, was very professional and did a great job."

Dan C on October 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.

"They were on time. Explained what he would do, was very professional and did a great job."

Dan C on October 2025


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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

When installed and used correctly, generators are safe to use. The most critical generator safety tips to keep in mind are:

  • Never use a portable generator inside an enclosed space, as the carbon monoxide exhaust it creates is lethal.

  • Never attempt to connect your generator to your home’s electrical panel independently; hire a professional for this dangerous job.

  • Never overload your generator by connecting more appliances than for which it’s rated; you can damage your generator and appliances or even cause a fire.

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.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

Yes, whole-house generators run constantly for extended periods. Whole-house generators can run for longer periods of time than portable generators, but be careful. First, they may need regular applications of engine oil (as frequently as daily), depending on the engine design. Second, running constantly for several days will increase the wear and tear on the generator and shorten its lifespan.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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