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Streib Company
4.7(
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Serving Imperial, 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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N3 Electrical Services
4.9(
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Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

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"I hired N3 Electrical to replace my main electrical service panel, install a lock out switch for an emergency generator and run a new circuit to my patio. All the agreed upon work was completed on time and on budget. I was very pleased with the work I will definitely use this company again highly recommend."
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+32

Response time1 day
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Power Up Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

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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.”"
32 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 Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Joe was more than amazing. He was informative and very knowledgeable. He was a super nice guy and stayed way longer than I expected him to (on a Sunday) , but he told me he wasn't going until he had everything done for my power to be turned back on. I was not just impressed by him as a person and his knowledge, but by his work and work ethics. My old breaker box had wires crossed all over the place. When he was finished, my new one had every wire going straight down and over to the breakers; nothing crossed or twisted. I would not only highly recommend Mr. Electric, but I would recommend Joe! (No offense to the other employees) Totally satisfied and grateful for the service I got as our neighborhood was recovering from a tornado that Friday."
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+13

16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
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Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Seamus Donohue was a man who knew his subject - lightning. He came to our home quickly, and scheduled installation immediately after we made a decision. The men who came to do the installation were professional, careful and took time to make sure the results were as "invisible" as possible. We hope never to have a lightning strike again at our home, but as the weather patterns change, we fear that is more possible than in the past. We feel more protected after our lightning protection installation. But you never know how successful something is if the proof is in something never happening! But we'll take it."
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+10

Response time1 day
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Solarize
5.0(
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Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed a sub panel and my entire garage wired(7 120 outlets, 2 240 outlets, and a floodlight put in). They showed up gave a quick run threw and they knocked it out Whole process was quick and easy. Great work at a great price! Would definitely recommend!"
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BRDA Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Imperial, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Looking for a reliable electrician near you? Time and again, locals and businesses choose Brda electrical contractors for our high-quality workmanship and outstanding service. Check out the samples of our work included in our photo albums. We are fully staffed and prepared to handle all manner of commercial and residential services!

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+61

Response time30 mins
113 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

If you’re deciding between a solar battery versus a generator for the best backup power solution, you can take a few factors into consideration. Solar batteries are quiet while generators can be quite loud. Generators have a lower up-front cost, but they require fuel and ongoing maintenance while solar batteries are more expensive but don’t have many ongoing costs.

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.

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