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Cardinal Heating & Air Conditioning
4.8(
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were pleased to work with Greg Mair who came to.our house the night of Jan17, 2024 after our 14 year old furnace died. He reviewed our entire system and made recommendations that fit our needs correctly. He arranged for a new furnace to be installed the next day and provided us with space heaters to be used until the work was completed. We will definitely call on Greg for any future needs."
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+55

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Advanced Home Services
4.6(
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Everything went great. Monty delivered on everything we needed done. He offered suggestions on how to accomplish some items that would work for a particular situation. We would definitely use Advances Home Services again."
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+1

Response time1 day
Response rate98%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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WireOne
4.1(
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The electricians showed up on time and fixed the issue the same day, though they had to leave for a bit to pick up some parts."
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+5

Response time1 hour
155 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Engelhart Electric, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I prepared for a major mess in my bathroom figuring that there would be drywall dust all over. I was pleasantly surprised to find that, even though some drywall cutting had been done, there was no dust at all. A completely clean install and my issues were resolved."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Nick Electric
4.5(
13
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went really well. Nick was responsive via email, and he was communicative throughout the process. Nick found a creative way of running power out to my garage, installed a sub panel, added five outlets on individual circuits to my garage, and ran power to my new L2 car charger. I couldn't believe how fast they were able to knock out the project. I like the way that he set things up so that we can easily expand in the future. Nick and his assistant were really nice guys with great attitudes. They worked efficiently, cleaned up after themselves, and did a really nice job. I would absolutely hire them again."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Excel Electric
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Jim was a very good communicator and was able to give a general estimate over the phone based upon an inspection report we provided to him. They were able to come within our timeframe of a week, and did excellent work. Whenever my husband or I contacted Jim about anything, he always got back to us in a very short time. One of the best experiences I have had with any contractor. We would definitely hire again."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Everlight Solar
4.4(
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Installation was prompt and the solar panels have worked great so far. The phone app to track your solar production is also really good."
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+16

Response time2 days
121 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

Energy output depends on turbine size, average wind speed at your site, and system efficiency. A 5 kW turbine in a good wind location can generate 8,000 to 12,000 kilowatt-hours per year, which may cover a large portion of an average home’s needs. Accurate output estimates require a professional wind assessment and a review of your household’s energy usage patterns.

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.

A portable generator can supply power to selected appliances and circuits in a home, but it's generally not designed to handle the entire household's electrical needs simultaneously. Portable generators have limited wattage capacity, so they are only designed to power essential devices and electronics temporarily until local power is restored. If your power needs outweigh the capabilities of a portable generator, consider installing a whole-home generator instead.

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