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Streib Company
4.7(
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Serving Ferguson, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Streib was extremely professional, courteous, patient, and friendly throughout the entire process. They did a great job with the installation - the city inspector was impressed by their work. Additionally, everyone I interacted with was just so nice. It made for a very pleasant and stress-free experience."
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+7

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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J BATHE ELECTRIC
4.7(
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Serving Ferguson, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1945

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This was the second time they have come out, and once again they were terrific. The first time, my electric was out for part of the house after a storm: I called them at 7:00 am and they were at my house before 8:00 am. They made two trips that day. They got most things fixed that morning, but had to pick up a thermostat and install it later in the day. Today, they came back out and did so much work in 3 hours. They replaced a switch, 3 light fixtures, 6 wired smoke alarms, fixed the wiring on an outside light, ran the wiring and installed a light on the steps to the basement. And I couldn't ask for a friendlier repairman and office staff! I highly recommend them."
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+20

Response time2 days
Response rate87%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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The Steven Brand
4.9(
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Serving Ferguson, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"The Steven Brand did a very professional and thorough job. They removed my kitchen cabinet and old stove top to create a space for a 30 inch stove."
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+1

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Power Up Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Ferguson, MO and surrounding areas

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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.”"
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of St. Louis
4.9(
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Serving Ferguson, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Martin, our technician inspected our home for electrial problems, gave us a report on what he found, a price, and fixed everything we wanted and the price was exactly what he quoted. He was quite pleasant and very thorough and explained everything well. I would use this company again and would recommend them to anyone."
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16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Loveland Home Solutions LLC
4.5(
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Serving Ferguson, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Consistent, professional, personable… No notes! We contracted Loveland Home Solutions to update our aging home’s electrical system. (update panel, install new recessed lighting, add some new outlets, install surge protectors, etc.) Their responsiveness and professionalism exceeded expectations from bidding to work to follow up. Brendin was great at follow up, answering questions and helping us find the best solution for us. Austin and his team were great and respectful of our home and their work precise and thoughtful. They weren’t the cheapest bid in the pile, but the little extra in our mind was WELL worth the peace of mind and confidence to have true professionals on the job. We will definitely use LHS again and whole heartedly recommend them to anyone needing electrical work done. Great job guys - thank you!"
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Wirenuts Electrical Solutions, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Ferguson, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ralph installed a ceiling fan for me! Ralph was the ultimate professional whom I would highly recommend. He was proficient, knowledgeable and a pleasure to talk with!"
Response time2 days
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
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Serving Ferguson, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Within minutes after submitting an inquiry, Seamus contacted me to find out specifics of my project and although he provided an estimate, he was receptive to coming out for a site visit before I committed. Edward came for the preliminary site visit and afterwards, I accepted their proposal. Cliff, the installer, communicated with me with scheduling and was very professional and easy deal with. Edward performed an inspection after install to make sure everything was done properly. The people representing this company seem very knowledgeable about their work and is backed up by generations of experience."
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+10

Response time1 day
73 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

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. 

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

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.

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