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LG Electric, LLC

4.96(
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LG Electric, LLC

4.96(
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
38 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

LG Electric, LLC is a locally owned electrical contractor providing quality, efficient, and reliable service 24/7 in Billings and surrounding areas. You can count on us to get any job done, up to code, and in a timely manner!

"They did a great job and fixed my mast on my house. The only thing I am questioning is the time they spent doing the job. I was unable to get into Angi for the time they were coming, so I had not called NorthWestern Energy to get the power shut off. I was charged for 3 1/2 hours."

Colleen H on November 2025

LG Electric, LLC is a locally owned electrical contractor providing quality, efficient, and reliable service 24/7 in Billings and surrounding areas. You can count on us to get any job done, up to code, and in a timely manner!

"They did a great job and fixed my mast on my house. The only thing I am questioning is the time they spent doing the job. I was unable to get into Angi for the time they were coming, so I had not called NorthWestern Energy to get the power shut off. I was charged for 3 1/2 hours."

Colleen H on November 2025

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Comtech, Inc.

4.80(
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Comtech, Inc.

4.80(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
23 years of experience

COMTECH Audio Theater Security: Professional installation and service of a full line of products including fire and alarm systems, alarm monitoring, camera systems, automation, audio, video, voice control, home theater, audio distribution, phone, data, networks, communications and central vacuums. At COMTECH, our professionals install quality and cutting edge products, have up to date knowledge of the Security and Integrated Home Systems marketplace, provide excellent consulting services and are highly qualified to offer a wide range of designs, recommendations and solutions to satisfy the most difficult system challenges. Our goal is to offer the most exceptional installation and customer service available. Ready and Friendly Service. Security & Fire Protection CCTV & Camera Systems Alarm & Video Monitoring Access Control & Gates Distributed Audio Communications Wiring Audio Video Conference Room Projection & Theater Exhibits Automation

"Comtech did the job at a good price, on time, and properly. I signed up for their monitoring, and will continue to do business with them"

Rob B on January 2020

COMTECH Audio Theater Security: Professional installation and service of a full line of products including fire and alarm systems, alarm monitoring, camera systems, automation, audio, video, voice control, home theater, audio distribution, phone, data, networks, communications and central vacuums. At COMTECH, our professionals install quality and cutting edge products, have up to date knowledge of the Security and Integrated Home Systems marketplace, provide excellent consulting services and are highly qualified to offer a wide range of designs, recommendations and solutions to satisfy the most difficult system challenges. Our goal is to offer the most exceptional installation and customer service available. Ready and Friendly Service. Security & Fire Protection CCTV & Camera Systems Alarm & Video Monitoring Access Control & Gates Distributed Audio Communications Wiring Audio Video Conference Room Projection & Theater Exhibits Automation

"Comtech did the job at a good price, on time, and properly. I signed up for their monitoring, and will continue to do business with them"

Rob B on January 2020

Montana WiFi

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Montana WiFi

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Local business servicing Yellowstone, Carbon, and Stillwater counties for 5 years. We provide home networking services and repair for residential and commercial customers.

"It was fantastic, it was great. Josh was very professional, he was on time, and he just did a really good job."

Shannon S on August 2020

Local business servicing Yellowstone, Carbon, and Stillwater counties for 5 years. We provide home networking services and repair for residential and commercial customers.

"It was fantastic, it was great. Josh was very professional, he was on time, and he just did a really good job."

Shannon S on August 2020

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LG Electric

5.00(
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LG Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

LG Electric is a locally owned electrical contracting company that is committed to setting a higher standard. We provide top quality, efficient, and reliable service 24/7 in Billings and the surrounding area. Our #1 priority is taking care of every client and earning your lifelong business and support. We do all kinds of electrical work from simple light fixture changes to remodels, new builds and everything in between. You can count on us to get any job done in a timely manner while meeting all code requirements and providing one of a kind customer service.

"Amazing they were talkative, engaging, and explained thing really well, I would highly recommend them, and use them again!"

Shayla K on November 2020

LG Electric is a locally owned electrical contracting company that is committed to setting a higher standard. We provide top quality, efficient, and reliable service 24/7 in Billings and the surrounding area. Our #1 priority is taking care of every client and earning your lifelong business and support. We do all kinds of electrical work from simple light fixture changes to remodels, new builds and everything in between. You can count on us to get any job done in a timely manner while meeting all code requirements and providing one of a kind customer service.

"Amazing they were talkative, engaging, and explained thing really well, I would highly recommend them, and use them again!"

Shayla K on November 2020

My Classic Car Trader LLC

2.00(
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

2.00(
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

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McCabe Electric, Inc.

5.00(
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McCabe Electric, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We have the experience and dedication to assist with all your electrical needs. We are a 5th generation, family owned company, serving Montana since 1917. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! We service residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Excellent! Don went out of his way to troubleshoot several problems I was having. He also sought the best solutions for the installation of outlets in a new solarium that turned out magnificent. I highly recommend McCabe Electric for any electrical work."

Ken H on April 2020

We have the experience and dedication to assist with all your electrical needs. We are a 5th generation, family owned company, serving Montana since 1917. We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! We service residential, commercial, and industrial properties. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Excellent! Don went out of his way to troubleshoot several problems I was having. He also sought the best solutions for the installation of outlets in a new solarium that turned out magnificent. I highly recommend McCabe Electric for any electrical work."

Ken H on April 2020

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Potential benefits of using a natural gas generator include reducing your carbon footprint, lower likelihood of carbon monoxide exposure, budget-friendly operating costs, and low-maintenance, continuous fuel supply. Some possible drawbacks, though, include higher initial installation costs, dependency on a natural gas supply, and installation complexity. Keep in mind that pros and cons will vary based on the type and brand of natural gas generator. 

If you’re wondering whether gas generators produce carbon monoxide, know that natural gas generators do not produce carbon monoxide if they are functioning properly, as natural gas burns cleanly. However, if the generator malfunctions and the gas does not burn completely, there is potential for carbon dioxide to be produced. To prevent malfunctions, it's crucial to perform regular maintenance, including running the generator weekly and scheduling professional inspections every 6 to 12 months. Also, be sure to test your carbon monoxide detectors regularly to ensure they function in the rare case of the generator producing carbon monoxide.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

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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