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Advanced Home Services
4.6(
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

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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

"Very quick response to my initial request. Installed a ceiling fan in a new location within a week. While there, we asked them to add an outlet to a bathroom. No problem for Engelhart. Quality, timely work, and they cleaned up after!"
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Nick Electric
4.5(
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nick is a direct communicator, returns calls, is an efficient and timely installer, uses e-technology for communication and billing if you like and his pricing is really fair. He provides quality work and is willing to come back if something isn't right, which he did when I suspected a problem with a ceiling fan; that was ultimately a product issue rather than an install problem. Nick knows his products and is willing to make recommendations. I recommended him to a local business that my wife works for and she told me he got the job done and the price was below the estimate. I certainly recommend that you give him a chance to bid on your project(s). I have worked with a number of local electricians and I prefer a smaller business like Nick Electric that appreciates my business. Tell him Jack sent you!"
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
Excel Electric
4.9(
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

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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

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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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CLEAR WATER ELECTRIC LLC
5.0(
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Serving Dane, WI and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent service and quality work! They wired our shed and did an incredible job from start to finish. Professional, reliable, and detail-oriented. Everything works perfectly, and the setup looks super clean. Highly recommend them for any electrical work!"
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

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.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

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