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Power Up Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.5(
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Serving Kimmswick, 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 Kimmswick, 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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Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
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Serving Kimmswick, 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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Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
71 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Solarize
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Serving Kimmswick, 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 Kimmswick, MO and surrounding areas

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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
110 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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H.C. Design, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Kimmswick, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"We have had a hard time getting our Nest Video Doorbell installed because of the chimes that came with our house. After installing the proper transformer we could not get the Nest to work. I reached out to Home Advisor and HC Design was on the list of companies to contact. Before I could reach out a few companies reached out to me by leaving messages. What set HC Design apart from the others is Cornell not only called but sent me a text message after 11pm which told me he is really about getting the job done. I responded at 11:45 pm and he texted me back after midnight saying he could get our doorbell in later that day. I was definitely sold on Cornell and HC Design. The price was right! Mark showed up, immediately identified the issue, proceeded to install the doorbell and all within 45 minutes. Mark is friendly, knowledgeable, professional and just a really nice guy. Cornell followed up with a phone call since he was unable to make it due to being delayed at another job. I am definitely going to hire HC Design again for a couple other jobs we need done. Thank you for making this a pleasant and successful experience!"
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+35

Response time9 hrs
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

If your home already has a grinder pump and you’re still noticing issues (like frequently clogged toilets and sinks), it could be time to upgrade your grinder pump. Start by checking your existing horsepower. If there are four or fewer people living in your home, using a 1/2-horsepower grinder pump should be sufficient. Larger households should consider investing in a 1-horsepower grinder pump to maximize wastewater removal efforts.

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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