We are a full-service electric, media, security and energy solution contractor in St. Louis, MO, built on a strong foundation of good old-fashioned work ethics. Our office hours are M-F 8-4:30, we offer after hours emergency service as well.
"Great job. I would definitely hire again."
Maureen K on February 2022
We are a full-service electric, media, security and energy solution contractor in St. Louis, MO, built on a strong foundation of good old-fashioned work ethics. Our office hours are M-F 8-4:30, we offer after hours emergency service as well.
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Steve came out was professional . fix the problem and took pride in his work. and made sure I was satisfied. I would recommend Steve and would use him again."
gary f on December 2025
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
"Steve came out was professional . fix the problem and took pride in his work. and made sure I was satisfied. I would recommend Steve and would use him again."
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!!"
With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
"Pro completed job as requested."
Scarlotte P on June 2024
With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.
We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!
"He did a great job. Very friendly and on time
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Patty S on August 2025
We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!
I am a small town handyman who wants you to feel joy in your home. Whether it is a faulty switch making you nervous, a ceiling fan or lighting fixture that has out-stayed its welcome, leaky pipes causing damage, or even a doggy door installed.
"Samuel was great very nice and answered all my questions #1 pro
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John J on November 2025
I am a small town handyman who wants you to feel joy in your home. Whether it is a faulty switch making you nervous, a ceiling fan or lighting fixture that has out-stayed its welcome, leaky pipes causing damage, or even a doggy door installed.
"Samuel was great very nice and answered all my questions #1 pro
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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)
"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"
Debra D on June 2025
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)
"The job was beautifully and professionally done. I have a zero scape yard and the gentleman was concerned about disturbing the gravel when putting the rod into the ground. WOW!!!!"
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"
At Mr. Electric of Central Missouri, our electricians will make sure your property operates at its peak performance level. We can help you upgrade and improve your electrical systems, so they are more energy efficient and secure. Most importantly, we get it right, the first time! We deliver the most comprehensive electrical installations, upgrades or repairs! Call us today and let us make you part of the Mr. Electric of Central Missouri, family! When we visit with you about your home you will find out the price before we get started. Our Service Professionals arrive in a fully stocked van and are ready to get started on your projects. As a value for your visit, we will complete a Home Safety Inspection and familiarize you with your home's electrical experience. We are excited to work with you!
"Easy to work with, ran late arriving and finishing the work, but did a good job."
Elizabeth L on June 2025
At Mr. Electric of Central Missouri, our electricians will make sure your property operates at its peak performance level. We can help you upgrade and improve your electrical systems, so they are more energy efficient and secure. Most importantly, we get it right, the first time! We deliver the most comprehensive electrical installations, upgrades or repairs! Call us today and let us make you part of the Mr. Electric of Central Missouri, family! When we visit with you about your home you will find out the price before we get started. Our Service Professionals arrive in a fully stocked van and are ready to get started on your projects. As a value for your visit, we will complete a Home Safety Inspection and familiarize you with your home's electrical experience. We are excited to work with you!
"Easy to work with, ran late arriving and finishing the work, but did a good job."
We offer over 25 years of experience the security and audio visual industries. We take on a wide range of projects to include Satellite Dish System as well as Security Systems and a variety of related jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"The owner of Electronics 9-1-1 installed an eight-camera home security system in my home. The entire experience, from initial consultation to finished product, was the model on which all other advertisers' services on Homeadvisor should be based! The company owner's recommendations about installation techniques, technical knowledge and considerations, equipment capabilities, scheduling accommodations, and modifications in mid-installation to overcome unforeseen issues were all spot-on, and resulted in a system that exceeded every expectation. Would use Electronics 9-1-1 again in a heartbeat, and it is a pleasure to recommend them to anyone needing security system installation or service of the highest quality."
LTC Karson K on August 2020
We offer over 25 years of experience the security and audio visual industries. We take on a wide range of projects to include Satellite Dish System as well as Security Systems and a variety of related jobs. We're committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on & look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.
"The owner of Electronics 9-1-1 installed an eight-camera home security system in my home. The entire experience, from initial consultation to finished product, was the model on which all other advertisers' services on Homeadvisor should be based! The company owner's recommendations about installation techniques, technical knowledge and considerations, equipment capabilities, scheduling accommodations, and modifications in mid-installation to overcome unforeseen issues were all spot-on, and resulted in a system that exceeded every expectation. Would use Electronics 9-1-1 again in a heartbeat, and it is a pleasure to recommend them to anyone needing security system installation or service of the highest quality."
LTC Karson K on August 2020
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.
When maintained properly, a whole-house generator can last up to 20 years. Costs to maintain and repair generators vary by location and type of generator, but you can expect to pay about $150 to $300 per year for annual generator maintenance checks. An experienced generator service technician will inspect your generator’s engine filter, starting mechanism, fuel, lubrication, and coolant levels to keep your generator in good working condition for as long as possible.
Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.
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.
Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:
Portable generator:
2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers.
4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.
8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.
Partial to whole-house generator:
20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.
The Washington, MO homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Keeping on top of generator maintenance and repairs gives you extra peace of mind as a homeowner. Find out how much regular generator maintenance costs.
A portable generator can serve several uses beyond its traditional purpose. If you’re looking for ways to put your generator to work, our guide can help.
