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Current Electric Company
4.7(
140
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Serving Colgate, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"Dan (The Technician) and his Apprentice (Brody) were EXCELLENT) and would give them more than 5 STARS IF POSSIBLE! We have used Dan at Current Electric several times with difficult tasks but he seems to always find a way to get the project done! We had 3 lights installed today, had rewiring so they not exposed and got our projects done that we wanted for 2 years now THANK YOU SO MUCH! I would recommend them to anyone! Pat (Hartland, Wisconsin)"
Kitchen Remodel
Landscape Lighting
Restaurant Lighting
Lighting in newly built hotel
Commercial Solar

+2

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky of Brew City
4.9(
11
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Serving Colgate, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the first time I used Mr. Sparky, and they will definitely be my new go to electricians! I love that they are a small locally owned business! I called about a small non-urgent project, and they were able to come the same day, despite being backed up due to many local flooding issues. Kasey was extremely friendly and helpful on the phone and communication was excellent from start to finish. James showed up on time and was very sweet, yet professional, and my cats even loved him :) He was respectful of me and my property, and took care of my issue in no time. The price was very reasonable! I will definitely call them again, and would highly recommend!"
Branded Panel Install
Installation
Installation
Installation
Installation

+52

Response time1 day
113 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by20%of homeowners
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Crown Electrical, LLC
4.6(
17
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Serving Colgate, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Had them come out and install 2 ceiling fans very professional and fairly fast worked great and they cleaned up well after the install"
Response time7 hrs
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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In Phase Electric & Air
4.1(
170
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Serving Colgate, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Got a new air conditioner and furnace installed in a day....Tyler was able to bypass the circuit board in the furnace so that we had air conditioning until they could install the new units.... very professional and timely"
AC Tune Up
Nee an AC Tune Up?
Electrical Panel
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Team and Job photos

+53

Response time5 hrs
81 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Ls industrial repair
5.0(
2
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Serving Colgate, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"He showed up in a timely manner. He did the job quickly. There was a shorted wire that he had to re-run and pull through the existing pipe. So far it's all working great and has not needed to return. So far everything working great."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sparky's Electical Service
4.7(
200
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Serving Colgate, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sparky was great.  He assessed the problems and fixed all of them in an efficient manner.  He really knows his stuff.  My track lighting was totally screwed up - he had to get up in the attic and run new wires and install a new switch.  He knocked it out of the park.  6 months later, all things that he worked on are working great.  Highly recommend his services."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Natural gas and electricity rates vary significantly based on location, and pricing can change over time, too. It’s possible that in locations where natural gas is particularly inexpensive, it will cost less than grid-based electricity will. However, you should also factor in the generator’s initial costs and maintenance needs, as well as its noise level and if it can comfortably power all your home appliances.

While natural gas generators are costly, they’re a great option for standby power due to the reliability of natural gas as a fuel source. Unlike other fuels, natural gas is delivered through underground pipes, making outages extremely rare and less likely to be affected by the elements. As long as the area isn’t prone to earthquakes, they offer an unlimited supply of natural gas that doesn’t degrade over time or require storage in tanks.

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.

In many cases, yes. There are models called dual-fuel generators and fuel switches, but only between certain types of fuel. For example, with the right setup you can convert a generator from natural gas to propane. Some allow switching between diesel and gasoline. There are even tri-fuel generators available in some cases, which adds a large layer of security if you are worried about fuel availability in times of crisis. Always check your generator capabilities and manual instructions before trying to switch fuels. Some generators can use another fuel but may need a fuel conversion kit to prep them first.

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.

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