Aquarius Home Services is the top home service provider in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Offering expert service in HVAC, Water Softeners, Plumbing and Electrical . Our work is backed by a 100% performance guarantee.
"Fast and efficient service next day. Estimate given up front and was spot on. Made sure things were working properly after leaking valve replaced. Tested water and secured unit under sink."
Greg W on August 2025
Aquarius Home Services is the top home service provider in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Offering expert service in HVAC, Water Softeners, Plumbing and Electrical . Our work is backed by a 100% performance guarantee.
"Fast and efficient service next day. Estimate given up front and was spot on. Made sure things were working properly after leaking valve replaced. Tested water and secured unit under sink."
With more than 15 years of experience, VG Electrical LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Pete took all the worry off my shoulders. He had me contact my utility provider to rule out any issue with them. The same afternoon, he diagnosed the problem within minutes of arrival. The next morning, he arrived early, and had everything he needed to repair the major issue with my breaker box. Pete also had the utility company and town electrical inspector scheduled to complete the job. Respectful, professional, efficient and personable. Highly recommend!"
Janet K on September 2024
With more than 15 years of experience, VG Electrical LLC is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"Pete took all the worry off my shoulders. He had me contact my utility provider to rule out any issue with them. The same afternoon, he diagnosed the problem within minutes of arrival. The next morning, he arrived early, and had everything he needed to repair the major issue with my breaker box. Pete also had the utility company and town electrical inspector scheduled to complete the job. Respectful, professional, efficient and personable. Highly recommend!"
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
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!
Gas Trailer simply stands for quality. As the leading portable gas and fuel transfer solution, we take pride in manufacturing top-of-the-line gas trailers built right here in America’s Heartland. It is our philosophy that the best, safest, and strongest products are built here, and as a result, we strive to employ, work with, and partner with people and companies located in the United States. All our trailers are DOT compliant and feature the dependable, high-quality welds and superior craftsmanship that you expect. Whether your demands are for land, sea, or air, Gas Trailer will keep your and your business traveling down the path of success.
Gas Trailer simply stands for quality. As the leading portable gas and fuel transfer solution, we take pride in manufacturing top-of-the-line gas trailers built right here in America’s Heartland. It is our philosophy that the best, safest, and strongest products are built here, and as a result, we strive to employ, work with, and partner with people and companies located in the United States. All our trailers are DOT compliant and feature the dependable, high-quality welds and superior craftsmanship that you expect. Whether your demands are for land, sea, or air, Gas Trailer will keep your and your business traveling down the path of success.
"Didn't show several times to a rewire job that he already had a hefty deposit on. I HAD TO SUE HIM TO TRY AND GET MY MONEY BACK. He showed up at court and tried to tell me he would pay me if I would just skip the hearing. I said I wasn't going to do that but would allow the commissioner to leave it open in case he didn't pay me as he claimed he would. The commissioner agreed to leave it open. Amos, wrote me a check...and then an hour later stopped payment! Yep, that's right. That's why I asked the commissioner to leave it open. At this point I knew he is so sketchy I had a feeling he would do something like this. So not only, do I have to try and get my deposit back but he pushed me back months on my house! Also, he is leaving to live in Spain and isn't planning on coming back. You won't see any deposit you put down with him but he will try to buy a lot of time by rescheduling, etc...His house has been for sale and he even did several recent price reductions to try and get it sold quicker! When we showed up for the 2nd hearing he tried lying but luckily I had things in writing that acknowledge he knows he owes me the money."
Belinda B on December 2018
"Didn't show several times to a rewire job that he already had a hefty deposit on. I HAD TO SUE HIM TO TRY AND GET MY MONEY BACK. He showed up at court and tried to tell me he would pay me if I would just skip the hearing. I said I wasn't going to do that but would allow the commissioner to leave it open in case he didn't pay me as he claimed he would. The commissioner agreed to leave it open. Amos, wrote me a check...and then an hour later stopped payment! Yep, that's right. That's why I asked the commissioner to leave it open. At this point I knew he is so sketchy I had a feeling he would do something like this. So not only, do I have to try and get my deposit back but he pushed me back months on my house! Also, he is leaving to live in Spain and isn't planning on coming back. You won't see any deposit you put down with him but he will try to buy a lot of time by rescheduling, etc...His house has been for sale and he even did several recent price reductions to try and get it sold quicker! When we showed up for the 2nd hearing he tried lying but luckily I had things in writing that acknowledge he knows he owes me the money."
TEK Electric Inc has been around for over ten years. We are a full service electrical contractor for residential and commercial. For the past six years our specialty is Home Back Up Generators. We are dealers for both Generac and GE. We are Northern's Wisconsin's only Elite Dealer for Generac.
TEK Electric Inc has been around for over ten years. We are a full service electrical contractor for residential and commercial. For the past six years our specialty is Home Back Up Generators. We are dealers for both Generac and GE. We are Northern's Wisconsin's only Elite Dealer for Generac.
We are an electrical contractor that can help make your dreams work for you, listen to your needs and what you want as an end result, while keeping safety in mind.
We are an electrical contractor that can help make your dreams work for you, listen to your needs and what you want as an end result, while keeping safety in mind.
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
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.
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.
Generator size requirements vary wildly among properties, but typical generator sizes are listed below based on home square footage:
1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW
1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW
2,000 sq ft: 10–14kW
2,500 sq ft: 12–16kW
3,000 sq ft: 16–20kW+
Unfortunately, home square footage isn’t always a good indicator of generator size requirements. Instead, you should call in a professional to discuss which items in your home you’d like to run via your generator. They can calculate peak and average consumption for those items and then size your generator appropriately for optimal performance.
Never use a portable generator inside an enclosed space, as the carbon monoxide exhaust it creates is lethal.
Never attempt to connect your generator to your home’s electrical panel independently; hire a professional for this dangerous job.
Never overload your generator by connecting more appliances than for which it’s rated; you can damage your generator and appliances or even cause a fire.
If you’re wondering if you can use your electric vehicle as a backup battery, it depends on whether your EV is compatible with bidirectional charging. This technology allows energy to flow both ways, enabling vehicle-to-home (V2H) backup power, vehicle-to-load (V2L) for appliances and camping, and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) to support the power grid. Compatible EVs convert stored DC energy into usable AC power, helping reduce energy costs and enhance grid stability while providing emergency backup power.
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The Appleton, WI homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Keeping on top of generator maintenance and repairs gives you extra peace of mind as a homeowner. Find out how much regular generator maintenance costs.
Before installing a fixed generator, think about your use and space. Review these backup generator questions to prepare for a talk with your contractor.
