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Mr. Electric of the Black Hills
4.8(
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Serving Hereford, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr Electric was quite reasonable in price. And he did find the problem quickly and he had it fixed within reasonable time. Mr Electric was fantastic and he absolutely knew what he was doing.. . He checked out all outlets and lights as he followed it thru until he found the problem that blew my electric in one half my home. Thank You ever so much!"
Response time12 hrs
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Canyon Electric LLC
5.0(
1
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Serving Hereford, SD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kyle, the owner of Canyon Electric, was recommended to us as a trustworthy electrician in the Black Hills area. We had purchased a vacation home in Lead and were having a hot tub and sauna installed. We needed to add 2 240 amp breakers, a new breaker box, and hard wiring both units. We are from across the state and had a deadline for the hot tub installation, which required all wiring done very specifically and in place. Kyle was out at our home wiring and prepping before we even arrived. He was in contact with our hot tub retailer and made sure everything was done perfectly. The wiring on both units was done efficiently. He even did work on one of our bathroom exhaust fans and had it going in quick order. Kyle was a very pleasant person to deal with and we were very impressed with the high standards of his work. We would highly recommend Canyon Electric for any and all of your electrical needs."
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ROC Electric LLC
4.7(
13
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Serving Hereford, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

So glad you have considered ROC Electric. We are a locally, family and Veteran owned company. We have started our business in June of 2021 and are excited to serve our wonderful community in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. We are licensed and insured. A small list of items that we serve is small electrical repair such as, outlet replacement switch replacement lighting fixture install and so on. What we do not do is appliance repair. A good way think of it is; if you have an appliance we are responsible for getting electrical from the panel to the appliance, outlets, or lighting. We also do remodel wiring, new home wiring, generator install, and many other applications.

Response time11 hrs
Recommended by81%of homeowners
Volt-Pro Electric
5.0(
4
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Serving Hereford, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Volt-Pro Electric is committed to providing our customers with an amazing experience using high quality material at an affordable price. We specialize in residential, commercial & industrial wiring, with over 24 years experience there isn't much we cant do. We treat your project as if it was our own.

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+2

Response time10 mins
Response rate100%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
5,688
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Serving Hereford, SD and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"Well, the first time the replacement was ordered it was the wrong one, which of course, delayed the installation a week. When it was finally installed I had to pay an additional $850 for code upgrades. This I was not informed of by Home Shield. Then we noticed that there was water on the garage floor and found that the pipe coming in from the wall was leaking at the wall so had to call the plumbing company back out to fix it. They first tried to say it was not their fault but since there wasn't a leak before they installed they did fix it. I have used Home Shield a few times before and never had a problem. Some of the companies they use are not the best so you have to research them before you commit. I have found HS service to be good if you do your homework. At the end of the day I was without hot water for almost 3 weeks but it was do to the plumbing company they sent out."
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

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.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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.

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.

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