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Streib Company
4.7(
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Serving Riverview, 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
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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J BATHE ELECTRIC
4.7(
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Serving Riverview, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1945

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We highly recommend JBathe Electric. They were very knowledgeable and professional! They were very reasonably priced! From the office staff to the installers the customer service was superb!"
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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(
70
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Serving Riverview, 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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Kings Family Services
5.0(
28
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Serving Riverview, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 2019

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Mr. King installed 4 ceiling fans.. He was very professional and detailed. He cleaned up behind himself. He was very respectful, he arrived as promised and finish all fans in a timely manner. I would definitely use him again. Probably real soon. I wish there were more stars available. So, I give him a 5+++"
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+4

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Power Up Electrical Contractors, LLC
4.5(
19
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Serving Riverview, MO and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"PowerUp electrical was very professional and came out numerous times to help a strange situation we had with running electric to our hot tub on our new build house. They were very helpful and did not even charge us for the return visits. We really appreciated using a company with such integrity and great work ethic."
33 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of St. Louis
4.9(
15
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Serving Riverview, 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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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 Riverview, 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%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Snider Constructors, LLC
4.2(
587
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Serving Riverview, MO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Steve and Charlie from Handyman Connection did great work!! They replaced/installed the bird guard vents quicker than expected!! Plus, they had to deal with a dead bird in the attic, and did it with no problem at all!!"
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+5

Recommended by88%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.

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.

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.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

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