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Power Up Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Affton, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired “Power Up” to refit our electrical panel and install an outside connecting plug to run a new portable electric generator. Jeff came out and spent time to evaluate and discuss our needs. He was consultative throughout the whole process. Lisa was responsible for arranging installation and paperwork and was very responsive to inquiries as well as reaching out to confirm things were moving forward. Justin was our installer and he knew his stuff. Very friendly and completed the work on time and as expected. Great experience working with “Power Up.”"
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Spartan Electric
4.3(
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Serving Affton, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Customers say: Quick response

"Tom from Synergy did the bid for under cabinet lighting install, however sent someone else to do the job. Originally discussed with Tom that he would use a regular converter box inside the cabinet and place a dimmer switch on the wall, but the other guy he sent wasn't aware of this and placed the dimmer converter in the cabinet. This has resulted in us having to use the dimmer switch inside the cabinet instead of on a wall switch -- not what I requested. Also, I discussed with Tom installing an additional outlet in our kitchen during the bid process. After he left I noticed he did not include that on the written bid. The guy he sent didn't know about it either. The outlet was installed however. Overall, I was charged $95 additional over the bid and didn't get exactly what I wanted in regard to the dimmer switch for under cabinet lighting. Both electricians were very nice and professional, but there was definitely a communication problem in regard to the installation of the under cabinet lighting. Perhaps I should have clarified the issue more strongly, or perhaps I didn't understand. Either way, I'm happy with the lighting overall, but not 100%."
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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VMK Remodeling
4.3(
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Serving Affton, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very pleased with the quality of the kitchen cabinet installation. Company we contacted with for counter tops also commented on the quality of their work. Customer service was excellent. They arrived as scheduled and quickly responded to messages. Work was done well and on time."
Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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FixPro
5.0(
5
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Serving Affton, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

FixPro is a locally owned and operated handyman service proudly serving St. Louis, St. Charles, Lincoln, Warren, Franklin, and Jefferson Counties. We specialize in high-quality home repairs, carpentry, drywall, painting, flooring, deck repair, and general maintenance—handling everything from small fixes to larger improvement projects with precision and professionalism.\n\nWith years of hands-on experience across construction, maintenance, and service industries, I built FixPro to deliver what most contractors don’t: clear communication, reliable scheduling, and work done right the first time. We show up when we say we will, diagnose issues properly, and provide straightforward solutions without cutting corners.\n\nOur approach is simple—treat every home like it’s our own. We focus on clean workmanship, long-term durability, and customer satisfaction. If you want it done right the first time, FixPro is ready.\n\nNeed Something Fixed? Hire a Pro.

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Lifestyle Contracting, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Affton, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

Lifestyle Contracting is an estimating and management company for sub contractors in the St. Louis and surrounding areas. Specializing in residential and commercial electrical services, we’ve teamed up with Pace Electric to offer the best in the industry. Let us help you to understand your home or businesses electrical system and assist in any installation.

Response time1 day
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Shinnova Power
New to Angi

Serving Affton, MO and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Shinnova Power 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.

Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Power Up Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.8(
314
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Serving Affton, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were great. Needed a Tesla home charger installed. Had two other quotes from different companies that said I had to do extra upgrades to get it installed. Power Up said the upgrades weren’t needed after all and was able to do the install for half the price of the other guys. Would highly recommend!"
Landscape Lighting
Installed outside receptacles.
Hooked-up generator
Installed interior lighting
Installed ceiling fan on porch.

+4

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

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.

Whole-house generators can run continuously for extended periods, even for weeks at a time (around 400 to 500 hours), as long as they have a sufficient fuel supply. However, this type of extensive use will increase wear and tear and can shorten the generator's overall lifespan. During long periods of operation, it's important to check and refill the engine oil as needed, potentially as frequently as daily depending on the model. If your generator uses a fuel tank, ensure it is kept full to prevent unexpected shutdowns.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

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