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Prestige Electric
5.0(
4
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Serving Stanley, ND and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Locally owned and operated electrical contractor serving the Minot, Burlington and surrounding North Dakota areas. With over 13 years of electrical experience ranging from residential/commercial to industrial/oilfield work. Call us for all your electrical needs, including: New build wiring, remodel/additions wiring, service work/troubleshooting, farm wiring, etc.

Kitchen/ Dining lights
Entry light
Laundry Room Light
Master Bedroom Fan
Hallway Light

+7

Response time3 days
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Lawson Electric LLC
New to Angi

Serving Stanley, ND and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Lawson Electric LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.\n

Response time2 days
Black Electric & Sound LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving Stanley, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Casey is that guy you donâ t hesitate to refer to others. He is professional, reliable, on time, and knows his stuff. One of his jobs he completed was overhead canned lighting throughout our house which can create a big dusty mess. Our house was clean and the lights looked so beautiful. I wouldnâ t hesitate to contract for anything electrical"
Old Panel
New Panel
Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Serving Stanley, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The first one they ordered was the wrong kind so this delayed the installation. The plumbing company they used had to come back after the installation because there was a leak at the wall. Thank goodness it was in the garage. I was not happy that I had to pay an additional $850 for code upgrades which were not covered by my policy."
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+2

Recommended by65%of homeowners
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My Computer Works, Inc.
4.0(
630
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Serving Stanley, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The tech found the problem that Dell tech did not find he could not install hard drive but he talked to Dell tech for me and told them the problem now Dell has to fix it at no cost to me. This tech is the only one that found the problem."
Training and Support
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Apex Electrical Solutions
5.0(
3
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Serving Stanley, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Exceptional work done. Also changed my Florence lights to LED lights and checked out my stove besides fixing my outlets upstairs and placing some furniture back where is was after the outlet was fixed. Above and beyond what was expected. Well worth it. Looking forward to when I can get the part for my stove so maybe he can replace it in the future. He even researched it for me and it is obsolete. Maybe I will just buy a new stove later. Don?t know yet."
Residential Panel
Waterpark
Kitchen Island
Main kitchen counter
Coffee bar area

+2

Response time5 hrs
Response rate98%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
Northland Electric Inc.
5.0(
1
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Serving Stanley, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Northland Electric Inc is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade, combined with ability, is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
OTS Electric
5.0(
1
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Serving Stanley, ND and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet every consumer's needs.\nIt is our mission to provide excellent customer service from start to completion of a project.\nTo understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner.\nOur reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

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.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages $5,200, with a typical price range of $1,500 to $8,900. However, total costs can vary from $400 for a small portable unit to over $18,000 for a large-capacity system. The most significant cost factor is the generator's size and capacity, but other variables include the brand, fuel type, and labor for assembly and installation.

Generator costs can be broken down by type:

  • Portable or Emergency Backup Generators (1kW–7.5kW): $500 to $2,000

  • Partial-Home Generators (9kW–20kW): $2,000 to $6,500

  • Whole-House Generators (22kW–48kW): $5,000 to $18,000

To avoid paying for more power than you need, consider hiring an electrician to calculate the electrical load for your essential appliances. It is also recommended to get at least three quotes to find the best deal for your specific needs and budget.

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