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4-U Electric

4.95(
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4-U Electric

4.95(
21
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
2024 years of experience

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


"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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Starlight Electric LLC

5.00(
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Starlight Electric LLC

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
2023 years of experience

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

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Isaac B on May 2024

You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

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Isaac B on May 2024


H & R Electric, LLC

4.57(
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H & R Electric, LLC

4.57(
7
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Terrific value
1985 years of experience

We perform complete residential services of any kind to include basic repairs to custom requests. We do repairs and upgrades for all commercial business of all types and size. For a commercial or residential electrician, on-time and in-budget trust the people who think of your needs first every time. We're here to solve problems, not create them!

"I've worked with several electricians over the years and there are non better. Excellent work and excellent to work with."

KEVIN A on March 2024

We perform complete residential services of any kind to include basic repairs to custom requests. We do repairs and upgrades for all commercial business of all types and size. For a commercial or residential electrician, on-time and in-budget trust the people who think of your needs first every time. We're here to solve problems, not create them!

"I've worked with several electricians over the years and there are non better. Excellent work and excellent to work with."

KEVIN A on March 2024


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The Lamp Mender

4.98(
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The Lamp Mender

4.98(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

The Lamp Mender is a lamp retail and repair service located in Bloomington, Minn. We can repair or restore almost any lamp, including antiques. We stock fixtures and lampshades and reproductions of all types. Our restorations have graced homes in the upper Midwest since 1984. Whether you need to restore an old floor lamp, clean and rewire a chandelier or you are simply looking to replace your current lamps or lighting fixtures, we can help. Products and services include: • Lampshades • Fixtures • Lamps • Repairs • Restoration • Refinishing At The Lamp Mender, we offer a 30 day guarantee on all repairs and fast turnaround on simple repairs. We are proud of being named Best Lamp Repair by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine. Call The Lamp Mender today to request service!

"Excellent and courteous service. Lamp repaired and returned same day. Thank you!"

Alice R on July 2020

The Lamp Mender is a lamp retail and repair service located in Bloomington, Minn. We can repair or restore almost any lamp, including antiques. We stock fixtures and lampshades and reproductions of all types. Our restorations have graced homes in the upper Midwest since 1984. Whether you need to restore an old floor lamp, clean and rewire a chandelier or you are simply looking to replace your current lamps or lighting fixtures, we can help. Products and services include: • Lampshades • Fixtures • Lamps • Repairs • Restoration • Refinishing At The Lamp Mender, we offer a 30 day guarantee on all repairs and fast turnaround on simple repairs. We are proud of being named Best Lamp Repair by Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine. Call The Lamp Mender today to request service!

"Excellent and courteous service. Lamp repaired and returned same day. Thank you!"

Alice R on July 2020


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Russel Williams Window Cleaning LLC

4.89(
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Russel Williams Window Cleaning LLC

4.89(
442
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers

David Russel Felt and Ryan William Clarkson started the company and contributed their middle names to form Russel Williams Window Cleaning LLC. Our Crews are in teams of 2-3 depending on the amount of work that day. Each team member has been hand selected by the owner of Russel Williams. Each person has high integrity, a strong work ethic, and strong personal values. When Russel Williams first started cleaning windows it was a group of friends that went to Bethel University that wanted to not only enjoy their job and have job satisfaction, but to also make all of our customers thrilled with their windows. We continue these values to this day and look forward to providing only the highest quality of work to each and every customer.

"Russel Williams Home Services is my "go to" window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and Christmas lighting. I've been using them for years and I won't use anyone else. They do a great job and are very reasonably priced (with discounts for repeat customers). Most importantly, they're incredibly responsive with great customer service. I highly recommend their services."

Julia C on April 2024

David Russel Felt and Ryan William Clarkson started the company and contributed their middle names to form Russel Williams Window Cleaning LLC. Our Crews are in teams of 2-3 depending on the amount of work that day. Each team member has been hand selected by the owner of Russel Williams. Each person has high integrity, a strong work ethic, and strong personal values. When Russel Williams first started cleaning windows it was a group of friends that went to Bethel University that wanted to not only enjoy their job and have job satisfaction, but to also make all of our customers thrilled with their windows. We continue these values to this day and look forward to providing only the highest quality of work to each and every customer.

"Russel Williams Home Services is my "go to" window cleaning, gutter cleaning, and Christmas lighting. I've been using them for years and I won't use anyone else. They do a great job and are very reasonably priced (with discounts for repeat customers). Most importantly, they're incredibly responsive with great customer service. I highly recommend their services."

Julia C on April 2024


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Signature Electric & Signature Landscape Lighting

4.94(
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Signature Electric & Signature Landscape Lighting

4.94(
393
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers

Signature Electric Co is a small business that focuses on residential electrical projects and landscape lighting. We have extensive experience with solving electrical problems in older homes. We do everything from installing a light fixture to wiring a new home. We have licensed and friendly electricians ready to take care of your next project. We can provide you with a free estimate on your next project. Our electricians are spread out. Chris lives in the eastern suburbs, Jason in the northern, Troy & Max in the South east, Alfie in Rosville, Scott in west metro, Ryan near Minneapolis, and Adam in St. Paul Thus we can serve most areas quickly.

"We were billed $65 for the trip, and then billed $125 for the hour it took the electrician to drive here! He worked very slowly. Took four hours to install a dedicated outlet for our microwave and three new ground-fault interrupters. He worked on existing outlets while those outlets were live! And he refused to use the Wallabot to help locate the wire in the wall, telling us it would only detect live wires -- we knew better but there was no telling him."

Clara N on January 2020

Signature Electric Co is a small business that focuses on residential electrical projects and landscape lighting. We have extensive experience with solving electrical problems in older homes. We do everything from installing a light fixture to wiring a new home. We have licensed and friendly electricians ready to take care of your next project. We can provide you with a free estimate on your next project. Our electricians are spread out. Chris lives in the eastern suburbs, Jason in the northern, Troy & Max in the South east, Alfie in Rosville, Scott in west metro, Ryan near Minneapolis, and Adam in St. Paul Thus we can serve most areas quickly.

"We were billed $65 for the trip, and then billed $125 for the hour it took the electrician to drive here! He worked very slowly. Took four hours to install a dedicated outlet for our microwave and three new ground-fault interrupters. He worked on existing outlets while those outlets were live! And he refused to use the Wallabot to help locate the wire in the wall, telling us it would only detect live wires -- we knew better but there was no telling him."

Clara N on January 2020


Bakken Electric, LLC

4.91(
298
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Bakken Electric, LLC

4.91(
298
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Bakken Electric, LLC is a partner with electric car manufacturer specializing in EV installations. We have been doing this since the first Tesla vehicles hit the market and now we support all electric vehicles.

Bakken Electric, LLC is a partner with electric car manufacturer specializing in EV installations. We have been doing this since the first Tesla vehicles hit the market and now we support all electric vehicles.


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Custom Low Voltage - Wiring & Media Specialist

5.00(
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Custom Low Voltage - Wiring & Media Specialist

5.00(
39
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

5 star and A+ service based on real reviews! (customlowvoltage.net) Custom Low Voltage can expertly handle any of your TV, Stereo, AV, Security,Camera, Alarm System, Ethernet, CAT5/6/7 Wiring, Business and all Low Voltage needs. Specializing in Custom Wiring and Home Theaters. Rob has made customer satisfaction the company's number one priority from day one. Just check out our reviews! If you choose Custom Low Voltage for your installation or repair needs you will receive top-notch customer service!

"Cleaned everything up in a very nice way. Organized all my cables into an easy to use installation, and ran a few extra lines of networking."

Jen K on March 2018

5 star and A+ service based on real reviews! (customlowvoltage.net) Custom Low Voltage can expertly handle any of your TV, Stereo, AV, Security,Camera, Alarm System, Ethernet, CAT5/6/7 Wiring, Business and all Low Voltage needs. Specializing in Custom Wiring and Home Theaters. Rob has made customer satisfaction the company's number one priority from day one. Just check out our reviews! If you choose Custom Low Voltage for your installation or repair needs you will receive top-notch customer service!

"Cleaned everything up in a very nice way. Organized all my cables into an easy to use installation, and ran a few extra lines of networking."

Jen K on March 2018


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Total Electric Inc

4.91(
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Total Electric Inc

4.91(
444
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

Total Electric Inc is a family owned electrical contractor providing electrical services to the Twin Cities northern suburbs since 1967. We offer competitive prices yet deliver superior materials and wiring methods.

"It went well. He had all the right equipment--didn't need to go to Menards... He did it right, so now I don't have to give the job a second thought."

Robert L on March 2022

Total Electric Inc is a family owned electrical contractor providing electrical services to the Twin Cities northern suburbs since 1967. We offer competitive prices yet deliver superior materials and wiring methods.

"It went well. He had all the right equipment--didn't need to go to Menards... He did it right, so now I don't have to give the job a second thought."

Robert L on March 2022

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

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.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

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