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Michael McNeil

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Michael McNeil

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Free onsite estimate

As a homeowner and landlord for more than 20 years, I’ve gained hands-on experience across all aspects of home maintenance and improvement. With a background in the building trades and a degree from Vatterott College, I handle everything from simple fixes to smart home technology installations. I’m fully insured and dedicated to doing the job right.

As a homeowner and landlord for more than 20 years, I’ve gained hands-on experience across all aspects of home maintenance and improvement. With a background in the building trades and a degree from Vatterott College, I handle everything from simple fixes to smart home technology installations. I’m fully insured and dedicated to doing the job right.


Electric Vehicle Charging Station, LLC

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Electric Vehicle Charging Station, LLC

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4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. 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!

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. 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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Crowe's View Electric LLC

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Crowe's View Electric LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

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.

"Jim is punctual, knowledgeable, responsive, and great to work with."

Vinny R on February 2023

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.

"Jim is punctual, knowledgeable, responsive, and great to work with."

Vinny R on February 2023


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JK Electric, LLC

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JK Electric, LLC

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

We pride our company on reliability, integrity and quality work. When JK Electric, LLC, is hired, we make it a point to provide the highest level of customer service. We work with both residential and commercial clients, and apply the same attention to detail regardless of project size or complexity. We look forward to earning your business! Thank you!

"John and his team put in electric from the pole, underground to a meter box and then to my shed. They also put in lights and electrical plugs inside the shed. The work was done in a professional manner in a timely fashion. Highly recommend this team!!"

Roger V on December 2021

We pride our company on reliability, integrity and quality work. When JK Electric, LLC, is hired, we make it a point to provide the highest level of customer service. We work with both residential and commercial clients, and apply the same attention to detail regardless of project size or complexity. We look forward to earning your business! Thank you!

"John and his team put in electric from the pole, underground to a meter box and then to my shed. They also put in lights and electrical plugs inside the shed. The work was done in a professional manner in a timely fashion. Highly recommend this team!!"

Roger V on December 2021


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N3 Electrical Services

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N3 Electrical Services

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Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Here at N3 Electrical Services, we focus on quality electrical projects. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. We are easy to work with, and get the job done right the first time. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business, and your satisfaction is our number one priority. Please call us today, for a free estimate. We look forward to working with you!

"Called when breaker wouldn't reset and 1/2 the house was in the dark, Came out same day. Problem was wiring on new ceiling fan. Fixed at very reasonable rate. Nathan is very nice and explained everything. Will definitely call for any other jobs that come up."

Mary R on January 2023

Here at N3 Electrical Services, we focus on quality electrical projects. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. We are easy to work with, and get the job done right the first time. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business, and your satisfaction is our number one priority. Please call us today, for a free estimate. We look forward to working with you!

"Called when breaker wouldn't reset and 1/2 the house was in the dark, Came out same day. Problem was wiring on new ceiling fan. Fixed at very reasonable rate. Nathan is very nice and explained everything. Will definitely call for any other jobs that come up."

Mary R on January 2023


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Nightscapes Outdoor Lighting

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Nightscapes Outdoor Lighting

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
21 years of experience

Nightscapes Outdoor Lighting is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the community since 2004. With years of experience and unmatched expertise we can help with any and all of your residential and commercial exterior lighting needs. From landscapes to parking lots, security to holidays we have a lighting solution for you. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. We will work with you on discovering exactly what you are wanting to accomplish and communicate through the process of making that a reality. Let us show you the Nightscapes Outdoor Lighting difference, get in touch today!

"Fred is great and did the job quickly, professionally, and the outcome is superb"

Mike K on December 2023

Nightscapes Outdoor Lighting is proud to be a locally owned and operated business that has been serving the community since 2004. With years of experience and unmatched expertise we can help with any and all of your residential and commercial exterior lighting needs. From landscapes to parking lots, security to holidays we have a lighting solution for you. Since opening our doors we have built our business on providing our customers with the highest quality products and service at a fair price. We will work with you on discovering exactly what you are wanting to accomplish and communicate through the process of making that a reality. Let us show you the Nightscapes Outdoor Lighting difference, get in touch today!

"Fred is great and did the job quickly, professionally, and the outcome is superb"

Mike K on December 2023


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Custom Technology Solutions

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Custom Technology Solutions

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Where Highest Quality Meets Lowest Price! We offer over 18 years experience in the low-voltage Industry. We've established a solid reputation in security projects, home automation, home theater, TV installation and access points, phone and data communications for large executive homes, corporations, and residential homes across the country. We are licensed in both the city and the county. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"This company is absolutely fantastic! Tony is so professional and a really great guy. He bid me a price for some work that turned out to be much more complicated than originally thought. He did not try and increase his price and did the work for the pre-determined rate. In addition, I had a tv he was supposed to hang that was brand new in the box. When he opened it, he discovered the screen was shattered. I was able to return the tv and he is coming back out on a separate trip to hang it. He has really gone above and beyond. I cannot recommend him more highly."

Dan M on December 2019

Where Highest Quality Meets Lowest Price! We offer over 18 years experience in the low-voltage Industry. We've established a solid reputation in security projects, home automation, home theater, TV installation and access points, phone and data communications for large executive homes, corporations, and residential homes across the country. We are licensed in both the city and the county. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"This company is absolutely fantastic! Tony is so professional and a really great guy. He bid me a price for some work that turned out to be much more complicated than originally thought. He did not try and increase his price and did the work for the pre-determined rate. In addition, I had a tv he was supposed to hang that was brand new in the box. When he opened it, he discovered the screen was shattered. I was able to return the tv and he is coming back out on a separate trip to hang it. He has really gone above and beyond. I cannot recommend him more highly."

Dan M on December 2019


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Reiner Electric, LLC

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Reiner Electric, LLC

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11 local quotes requested
14 years of experience

Reiner Electric has been in business since 2011, serving Ballwin and the surrounding area. At Reiner Electric, we work with integrity, and make sure that the job is not complete until the customer is satisfied. From service calls to panel upgrades, there is no job that is too big or too small. Call for your free estimate today.

"Very pleased with the work."

Ben L on November 2021

Reiner Electric has been in business since 2011, serving Ballwin and the surrounding area. At Reiner Electric, we work with integrity, and make sure that the job is not complete until the customer is satisfied. From service calls to panel upgrades, there is no job that is too big or too small. Call for your free estimate today.

"Very pleased with the work."

Ben L on November 2021


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C&R Communications

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C&R Communications

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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

At C&R Communications, 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.

"showed up on time stayed until got everything figured out and installed"

Dave B on July 2023

At C&R Communications, 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.

"showed up on time stayed until got everything figured out and installed"

Dave B on July 2023


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Donohue's Lightning Rods

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Donohue's Lightning Rods

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Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
90 local quotes requested

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."

Michele B on May 2020

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

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.

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

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