We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game. We provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.
We are the experts in the field of Whole Home Generator Sales and Installation, with over 20 years of experience in the game. We provide turn-key installation by licensed professionals - 24 hour emergency service - Remote Monitoring - Long term maintenance and service by factory trained technicians.
The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"We were contacted immediately regarding adding a lightning protection system on our home. Seamus was very thorough and knowledgeable regarding our concerns. He and his crew showed up and were very professional and efficient. We are very pleased with the installation and highly recommend Donahue’s."
Michele B on May 2020
The modern suburban and small town home of today has become an ideal lightning target. The home owner would do well to recognize lightning for the destructive force that it is and protect against this major life and fire hazard. Donohue's Lightning Rods is based in Missouri, near the factory where most of the residential and commercial lightning rod supplies are manufactured. Jim travels regularly to Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, and New York. Call today to find out when Jim will be in your area. For installations outside Missouri, Kansas, or Texas, Jim waits until there are a few customers lined up, thus being able to provide the same quality services at affordable prices. **WE DO NOT DO ELECTRICAL SERVICES.** (ONLY LIGHTNING RODS)
"We were contacted immediately regarding adding a lightning protection system on our home. Seamus was very thorough and knowledgeable regarding our concerns. He and his crew showed up and were very professional and efficient. We are very pleased with the installation and highly recommend Donahue’s."
Tri-State Water, Power, & Air has earned the trust of homeowners by providing top-of-the-line home products & exceptional service. Our dedication to customer satisfaction has allowed us to not only expand our selection of home upgrades but also our footprint, as we're now in several Midwestern states. Whether you're looking for a reliable company to handle a plumbing issue or install a standby generator, tankless water heater, or electric vehicle charging station, we can provide the ideal solution to fit your needs. Throughout the years, we have remained a family-owned company with an unwavering commitment to delivering customer satisfaction. We measure our success in the improvements we make to our customers' home lives. To ensure every homeowner who partners with us receives an outstanding value, we provide personalized solutions, premium products, & expert installations. And we top it off by delivering exceptional service before, during, & long after the project is completed.
"He was very professional. He was a very kind individual name was Barry Sullivan. He was excellent."
Kenneth B on November 2023
Tri-State Water, Power, & Air has earned the trust of homeowners by providing top-of-the-line home products & exceptional service. Our dedication to customer satisfaction has allowed us to not only expand our selection of home upgrades but also our footprint, as we're now in several Midwestern states. Whether you're looking for a reliable company to handle a plumbing issue or install a standby generator, tankless water heater, or electric vehicle charging station, we can provide the ideal solution to fit your needs. Throughout the years, we have remained a family-owned company with an unwavering commitment to delivering customer satisfaction. We measure our success in the improvements we make to our customers' home lives. To ensure every homeowner who partners with us receives an outstanding value, we provide personalized solutions, premium products, & expert installations. And we top it off by delivering exceptional service before, during, & long after the project is completed.
"He was very professional. He was a very kind individual name was Barry Sullivan. He was excellent."
Welcome to Mister Sparky where professionalism and expertise come together to serve all of your electrical needs. Whether you need an electrician to update your home, help you complete an addition or repair a faulty circuit, we are here to provide prompt, reliable service that leaves you satisfied each and every time. At Mister Sparky we offer more than just ordinary electrician service, we go above and beyond. Your time is valuable and at Mister Sparky if we show up late, we will not charge you. It is as simple as that. If an electrical repair fails during normal use in the first year, we will either repair or replace the item at no charge to you. How is that for peace of mind? We employ the very best in the business. Approximately one out of 33 applicants pass our strict qualifications and rigorous testing to become a member of the Mister Sparky team. We offer flexible financing and accept all major credit cards. Call us today and let us earn your business!
"The pro quickly found the electrical problem..but said anopther appt would be made to repair. I remember the initial information was..if the repair can be made then..that would be done. However the pro then proceeded to go thru my home and look at plug ins, alarms, etc. I really didnt know why other than he said part of their visit was to be sure the home was safe electrically. He then gave me 3 proposals of things my home needed. The most extreme was 29.000$. I I said all I wanted was the 1 problem fixed..he told me that would be $1089! Again I was stunned at the high price to repair. I certainly should have said No thank you and end the process. But I needed it repaired. It was scheduled for the next day. It did take a longer time for the repairmen to arrive..said GPS problem. He finished the repair in a good time..but said he didnt have anycaulk/sealer to put around the outside receptacle in his truck. I would consider that item an easy needed product to have on the truck."
Jo N on September 2025
Welcome to Mister Sparky where professionalism and expertise come together to serve all of your electrical needs. Whether you need an electrician to update your home, help you complete an addition or repair a faulty circuit, we are here to provide prompt, reliable service that leaves you satisfied each and every time. At Mister Sparky we offer more than just ordinary electrician service, we go above and beyond. Your time is valuable and at Mister Sparky if we show up late, we will not charge you. It is as simple as that. If an electrical repair fails during normal use in the first year, we will either repair or replace the item at no charge to you. How is that for peace of mind? We employ the very best in the business. Approximately one out of 33 applicants pass our strict qualifications and rigorous testing to become a member of the Mister Sparky team. We offer flexible financing and accept all major credit cards. Call us today and let us earn your business!
"The pro quickly found the electrical problem..but said anopther appt would be made to repair. I remember the initial information was..if the repair can be made then..that would be done. However the pro then proceeded to go thru my home and look at plug ins, alarms, etc. I really didnt know why other than he said part of their visit was to be sure the home was safe electrically. He then gave me 3 proposals of things my home needed. The most extreme was 29.000$. I I said all I wanted was the 1 problem fixed..he told me that would be $1089! Again I was stunned at the high price to repair. I certainly should have said No thank you and end the process. But I needed it repaired. It was scheduled for the next day. It did take a longer time for the repairmen to arrive..said GPS problem. He finished the repair in a good time..but said he didnt have anycaulk/sealer to put around the outside receptacle in his truck. I would consider that item an easy needed product to have on the truck."
At Mr. Electric of Central Missouri, our electricians will make sure your property operates at its peak performance level. We can help you upgrade and improve your electrical systems, so they are more energy efficient and secure. Most importantly, we get it right, the first time! We deliver the most comprehensive electrical installations, upgrades or repairs! Call us today and let us make you part of the Mr. Electric of Central Missouri, family! When we visit with you about your home you will find out the price before we get started. Our Service Professionals arrive in a fully stocked van and are ready to get started on your projects. As a value for your visit, we will complete a Home Safety Inspection and familiarize you with your home's electrical experience. We are excited to work with you!
"Easy to work with, ran late arriving and finishing the work, but did a good job."
Elizabeth L on June 2025
At Mr. Electric of Central Missouri, our electricians will make sure your property operates at its peak performance level. We can help you upgrade and improve your electrical systems, so they are more energy efficient and secure. Most importantly, we get it right, the first time! We deliver the most comprehensive electrical installations, upgrades or repairs! Call us today and let us make you part of the Mr. Electric of Central Missouri, family! When we visit with you about your home you will find out the price before we get started. Our Service Professionals arrive in a fully stocked van and are ready to get started on your projects. As a value for your visit, we will complete a Home Safety Inspection and familiarize you with your home's electrical experience. We are excited to work with you!
"Easy to work with, ran late arriving and finishing the work, but did a good job."
We offer over 15 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
We offer over 15 years of experience in the electrical industry. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring and panel upgrades and a variety of other jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"Making home comfort more Affordable" is our motto. Working hand and hand with our customers, we strive to make every customer feel like family. With the most experienced technicians and highly trained staff, we offer many services pertaining to the insulation field. We work with both home-owners and General Contractors to Bring the best insulation has to offer to YOU.
"Making home comfort more Affordable" is our motto. Working hand and hand with our customers, we strive to make every customer feel like family. With the most experienced technicians and highly trained staff, we offer many services pertaining to the insulation field. We work with both home-owners and General Contractors to Bring the best insulation has to offer to YOU.
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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.
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.
Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.
It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.
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.
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The Concordia, MO homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Keeping on top of generator maintenance and repairs gives you extra peace of mind as a homeowner. Find out how much regular generator maintenance costs.
If you’re investing in a large power alternative for your home, it deserves the right fuel for your job. Here are the top options for a whole home generator.
Whole house generator sizing can be tricky to figure out if you don’t know a few key factors. Our guide can help you determine what size works best for your needs.
