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Avatar for Universal Electric Inc
Universal Electric Inc
4.3(
61
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Waterloo, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The guys did a great job installing my ceiling fan. They were in and out in an hour. Would definitely recommend and use them in the future."
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Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
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Spark Electric Company
New to Angi
Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For BusinessPortable Generator - Install

Serving Waterloo, NE and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Spark Electric Company 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 time4 hrs
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JP Electric, Inc.
5.0(
21
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Waterloo, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JP Electric installed a Kohler generator for us and they did an excellent job! They were on time and on budget. The generator looks and works great and we could not be happier. HIGHLY RECOMMEND JP ELECTRIC!!!!!"
Kohler 48RCL
KOHLER 20RESD
KOHLER 20RESC
KOHLER 60KW industrial
Kohler 48RCL

+22

Response time1 day
Response rate89%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Empire Electric Inc
5.0(
9
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Fixed Generator - InstallFixed Generator - RepairGenerator - Install+4 more

Serving Waterloo, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The Empire was professional with their work, they did everything requested super quickly and with a super clean installation. I'm very happy with the result."
Union College Fieldhouse
Union College Fieldhouse
Union College Fieldhouse
Union College Fieldhouse
Union College Fieldhouse

+11

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by77%of homeowners
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John Henry's Plumbing, Heating, Air, and Electrical
4.3(
6
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install

Serving Waterloo, NE and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was very knowledgeable, answered all my questions, and I learned a little about plumbing."
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Serving Nebraska since 1996.
Proud to be the official Plumbing, HVAC, and Electrical partner of the Huskers.
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Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Many services include assembling the unit and securing it in the window. Confirm with your provider.

In most cases, there are no tax credits available for home generators. However, that’s a general statement that applies to federal tax credits, so you might have access to state or local tax incentives. You can check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency (DSIRE) for more information about your area. If you hire a reliable home generator installer, they should also know if there are any state or local perks you can use to reduce your installation costs, including tax breaks and rebates.

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.

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