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Starlight Electric LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Starlight Electric and they were to my house in 2 hours. Diagnosed and fixed the issues I was having within 2 hours. The price and customer service were great but most of all they were very clean which was very important to my wife. I will be calling them for another electrical needs I need in the future."
Kitchen Lighting project
Response time4 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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4-U Electric
5.0(
21
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"4-U electric showed up when they said and did fixed all the problems and changes I asked. Everything was spotless when he left and he fixed everything 100% as I asked. Would hire again"
New Construction
Attic Fan Replacement
Shed Wiring
200 Amp Service Replacement
Sub Panel Install

+6

Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Midwest Electric and Generator, Inc.
4.1(
325
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great experience with Midwest Electric. They installed a new panel in my garage and a 220v outlet for a table saw. Did a great job. Very courteous. Prompt, started when they said and completed when promised. Pricing fairly reasonable. I would use them again."
 Health Club: New Pool Area
New Custom Home: Main House
 Crew
 Commerical Generator Install
Generac Guardian Series 20kw

+108

Recommended by74%of homeowners
Sparky Electric
3.6(
323
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was okay. Once I called him, he came quickly. There were additional charges. He broke up the wall and that never got fixed. He did the electrical stuff. He did what I wanted him to do. They were just average. They adequately did what I wanted them to do. He broke the wall and I didn't like that. He didn't even say anything. He came right away when I called him."
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Electrical Services
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Recommended by67%of homeowners
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J. Becher & Assoc., Inc.
5.0(
5
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Since 1987, our mission has remained the same: Quality workmanship, innovative design, and thoughtful customer service throughout all phases of a project, ensuring that your spaces are set up for long-term electrical performance. Specializing in Full Service Residential Electrical Service and Installation, Commercial and Industrial, CAD Design and Build, Low Voltage/Integrated Systems, EV Chargers, Fire Alarm, Security Installation, Monitoring, Service and Maintenance, we focus on personal, conscientious support, service and quality products for homeowners, custom home builders, contractors, and business owners.

Lighting
Lighting
Lighting
Lighting
Lighting

+17

Response time3 hrs
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Custom Christmas Lighting
4.6(
102
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Serving Watkins, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Customer Christmas Lighting is a great company! The process of finding the right lights for the house or yard was easy. The crew was thoughtful and did a great job. The team at the house made sure everything was setup right, looked great, and communicated well prior to leaving. For sure using them again! Jeff"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

How many string lights can be on one outlet depends on a number of varying factors, including the total wattage of your circuit, the type of lights, the energy needs of the lights, and cord specifications. It’s better to play it safe here to protect your circuit, so figure out the max wattage of your circuit, compare that to the lights, and move on from there. Generally speaking, LED string lights require less energy than incandescent bulbs, translating to a higher number of lights per circuit. 

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

Rewiring an electric system in a house typically ranges between $2,000 and $9,000, but a simple project can cost as low as $1,500. More complex upgrades run $10,000 or higher. The price depends on the size of your home, how accessible the wiring is, the cost of materials, and local electrician fees.

Christmas lights typically do not need to be grounded like electrical circuits in your home do. However, it's crucial to use outdoor outlets equipped with ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) for added safety. GFCIs can help protect against electrical shocks and are recommended for outdoor electrical connections when using Christmas lights.

If you've ever tried to run your dishwasher while drying your hair, you’ll understand why dedicated circuits are essential for preventing blown fuses. Appliances that require more electricity than the circuit can handle could blow fuses, trip breakers, overheat, and risk an electrical fire. 

Having a dedicated circuit ensures that your appliance gets the current it needs without overloading the other circuits in your home.

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