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Szews Electric, LLC

184001 Pine View Road
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Szews Electric, LLC

184001 Pine View Road
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3 years of experience

Welcome to Szews Electric, LLC! In business since 2022, we bring over twenty years of experience to the electrical industry. We specialize in all electrical work for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Birnamwood and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Matt was quick to come out and provide me a quote and within a week he was able to come and install the ceiling fan! Cleaned up all the mess from the project and looked good as new. Would highly recommend Szews electric."

Brandon V on April 2023

Welcome to Szews Electric, LLC! In business since 2022, we bring over twenty years of experience to the electrical industry. We specialize in all electrical work for both residential and commercial properties, and no job is too big or too small. Serving Birnamwood and its surrounding areas, be sure to give us a call today!

"Matt was quick to come out and provide me a quote and within a week he was able to come and install the ceiling fan! Cleaned up all the mess from the project and looked good as new. Would highly recommend Szews electric."

Brandon V on April 2023

River White Remodeling

1824 Marquette St Ste 7
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River White Remodeling

1824 Marquette St Ste 7
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15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

River White Remodeling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5 years of experience serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you

River White Remodeling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5 years of experience serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you

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Emerald Electric, LLC

711 E 3RD ST
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Emerald Electric, LLC

711 E 3RD ST
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3 years of experience
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Emerald Electric is proud to serve Wisconsin's electrical needs! Owner and operator Sawyer Effertz has over 12 years of experience in the industry. They're excited to take on new clients immediately. Call today for a free estimate on your next project!

Emerald Electric is proud to serve Wisconsin's electrical needs! Owner and operator Sawyer Effertz has over 12 years of experience in the industry. They're excited to take on new clients immediately. Call today for a free estimate on your next project!

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Lane's Electric LLC

E206 Broten Rd
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Lane's Electric LLC

E206 Broten Rd
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2 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Lane's Electric LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Did a amazing job, was on time and was quick"

Joseph K on September 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Lane's Electric LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Did a amazing job, was on time and was quick"

Joseph K on September 2025

Badger Power Systems LLC

3611 Post Rd
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Badger Power Systems LLC

3611 Post Rd
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13 years of experience

Stand-by and portable generator sales and service. Authorized servicing dealer for Generac, Kohler, Kubota, and Kipor generators. We have two fully trained and certified technicians available 24 hours a day.

Stand-by and portable generator sales and service. Authorized servicing dealer for Generac, Kohler, Kubota, and Kipor generators. We have two fully trained and certified technicians available 24 hours a day.

NORTH AMERICAN POWER SPORTS AND SMALLL ENGINE

9140 State Hwy 13 South
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NORTH AMERICAN POWER SPORTS AND SMALLL ENGINE

9140 State Hwy 13 South
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42 years of experience

NORTH AMERICAN POWER SPORTS AND SMALL ENGINE, Is a service center for lawn mowers, outdoor power equipment, and small engine repair, along with ATV and motorcycle repair. We sell SNAPPER lawn equipment and DOLMAR chainsaws.

NORTH AMERICAN POWER SPORTS AND SMALL ENGINE, Is a service center for lawn mowers, outdoor power equipment, and small engine repair, along with ATV and motorcycle repair. We sell SNAPPER lawn equipment and DOLMAR chainsaws.

Central State Electric Corporation

3017 Hoover Road, Suite E
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Central State Electric Corporation

3017 Hoover Road, Suite E
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to Central State Electric! If you live in Stevens Point, Wausau, Marshfield, Appleton, Plover, Oshkosh or the surrounding cities in Central Wisconsin, you can depend on Central State Electric for a broad range of electrical contracting services. In addition to standard residential, commercial and industrial construction wiring, our areas of expertise include panel upgrades, maintenance programs, and the installation of standbye generators, pool and spa electrical systems, custom lighting, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. Established in 1983, we are a fully licensed electrical contractor with one goal in mind, quality electrical work at competitive prices. Call us for your next electrical needs.

Welcome to Central State Electric! If you live in Stevens Point, Wausau, Marshfield, Appleton, Plover, Oshkosh or the surrounding cities in Central Wisconsin, you can depend on Central State Electric for a broad range of electrical contracting services. In addition to standard residential, commercial and industrial construction wiring, our areas of expertise include panel upgrades, maintenance programs, and the installation of standbye generators, pool and spa electrical systems, custom lighting, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. Established in 1983, we are a fully licensed electrical contractor with one goal in mind, quality electrical work at competitive prices. Call us for your next electrical needs.

My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
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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

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

No, you shouldn’t use an extension cord to plug a generator directly into your home without using a transfer switch. That’s because systems like pumps and HVAC fans need a steady power source that might not be available directly from your generator alone. If you bypass the circuit breaker box, you risk damaging your electrical system, creating a risk of electrical fire or electrical shock to you or any workers repairing lines on your local electrical grid.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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.

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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