Since 1984, Cardinal Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric has provided the Sun Prairie, WI and the surrounding area with exceptional Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing services. We offer professional technicians, same-day installations and 24-hour emergency service. We believe we are the right choice for any of your HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical needs. Call today to schedule your next appointment!
Since 1984, Cardinal Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric has provided the Sun Prairie, WI and the surrounding area with exceptional Heating, Air Conditioning, Electrical and Plumbing services. We offer professional technicians, same-day installations and 24-hour emergency service. We believe we are the right choice for any of your HVAC, Plumbing, or Electrical needs. Call today to schedule your next appointment!
NextPhase provides network and technology support to business. We are available to assist as the first point of contact for any technology support needs, and are also able to assist IT staff with specific projects or needs. We enjoy a challenge, and often are able to quickly resolve long standing IT and technology issues when others have failed. As a full service technology provider, we are able to assist with network infrastructure, new PC and server equipment, telephone and voice equipment, and network security. We work with a wide range of technology solutions and are experts working with Windows and Linux.
"Jake is the best at what he does and is very thoughtful. I had a complicated situation and he visited the site and found an ideal solution for wifi connectivity. He created a fully built solution to my issue and examined all the points to consider."
Isaiah K on July 2022
NextPhase provides network and technology support to business. We are available to assist as the first point of contact for any technology support needs, and are also able to assist IT staff with specific projects or needs. We enjoy a challenge, and often are able to quickly resolve long standing IT and technology issues when others have failed. As a full service technology provider, we are able to assist with network infrastructure, new PC and server equipment, telephone and voice equipment, and network security. We work with a wide range of technology solutions and are experts working with Windows and Linux.
"Jake is the best at what he does and is very thoughtful. I had a complicated situation and he visited the site and found an ideal solution for wifi connectivity. He created a fully built solution to my issue and examined all the points to consider."
Farr Services, LLC, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals has over 19 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your project. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Contact us today!
"Shawn was on time, very knowledgeable., and professional. Will call him again when our generator needs servicing."
John B on September 2023
Farr Services, LLC, is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals has over 19 years of hands-on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your project. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Contact us today!
"Shawn was on time, very knowledgeable., and professional. Will call him again when our generator needs servicing."
WIREONE is working to become the leading electrical contractor in the region through a customer-centric approach that provides our clients with the absolute best electrical services available. Our journeyman electricians are some of the most positively reviewed electricians in the industry. They consistently receive five-star reviews on sites such as Facebook and Google. We begin each residential service call with a client conference during which we’ll sit down with you to discuss your project and any related electrical needs. After gaining a complete understanding of your goals, we’ll perform our complimentary 57-point “Keep it Safe Inspection” to ensure that the electrical system in your home is performing safely and in conformance with local building codes. Then, before any work begins, we’ll provide you with Our Best Price. Our Best Price will be the most cost-effective way to complete your project quickly and safely. We also include a 5 year warranty on all work performed!
"Professional and great work done quickly"
Brandon H on March 2025
WIREONE is working to become the leading electrical contractor in the region through a customer-centric approach that provides our clients with the absolute best electrical services available. Our journeyman electricians are some of the most positively reviewed electricians in the industry. They consistently receive five-star reviews on sites such as Facebook and Google. We begin each residential service call with a client conference during which we’ll sit down with you to discuss your project and any related electrical needs. After gaining a complete understanding of your goals, we’ll perform our complimentary 57-point “Keep it Safe Inspection” to ensure that the electrical system in your home is performing safely and in conformance with local building codes. Then, before any work begins, we’ll provide you with Our Best Price. Our Best Price will be the most cost-effective way to complete your project quickly and safely. We also include a 5 year warranty on all work performed!
All Comfort Services is a 50+ year old employee-owned heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical contractor serving residential and commercial customers in Dane and parts of Rock, Columbia, and Jefferson counties. We may need to confirm a specific zip code that we service. Our team understands that when you call a local electrician, you need a trained, certified, and insured professional who will arrive on time and be ready to provide the solutions you need. Our repair dispatch fee is $149.
All Comfort Services is a 50+ year old employee-owned heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical contractor serving residential and commercial customers in Dane and parts of Rock, Columbia, and Jefferson counties. We may need to confirm a specific zip code that we service. Our team understands that when you call a local electrician, you need a trained, certified, and insured professional who will arrive on time and be ready to provide the solutions you need. Our repair dispatch fee is $149.
Engelhart Electric, Inc. was founded in 2014 by two brothers, Justin and Chaise Engelhart. After many years of the brothers working together in the cellular, commercial, and residential electrical services arena, they decided to start their own company, and Engelhart Electric, Inc. was formed. The brothers have a combined 31 years of electrical experience. Chaise holds a Masters Electrical License, and Justin holds a State of Wisconsin electrician's license. The brothers are Madison natives and are well known in the greater Madison area for their ability to finish projects on time with high expertise and precision. They are prompt and courteous, with high attention to detail. CALL TODAY!
"After being jerked around from another company for weeks, Engelhart quoted me for the job the same day and had the work done the following Monday. Thank you! I highly recommend your company. Very professional and prompt."
Tim B on September 2024
Engelhart Electric, Inc. was founded in 2014 by two brothers, Justin and Chaise Engelhart. After many years of the brothers working together in the cellular, commercial, and residential electrical services arena, they decided to start their own company, and Engelhart Electric, Inc. was formed. The brothers have a combined 31 years of electrical experience. Chaise holds a Masters Electrical License, and Justin holds a State of Wisconsin electrician's license. The brothers are Madison natives and are well known in the greater Madison area for their ability to finish projects on time with high expertise and precision. They are prompt and courteous, with high attention to detail. CALL TODAY!
"After being jerked around from another company for weeks, Engelhart quoted me for the job the same day and had the work done the following Monday. Thank you! I highly recommend your company. Very professional and prompt."
J&L Automotive and 4 Wheel Drive Center is a full service automotive repair and service location. In addition to this we also sell and install automotive and 4x4 accessories. J&L also sells and services snow plows and salters.
J&L Automotive and 4 Wheel Drive Center is a full service automotive repair and service location. In addition to this we also sell and install automotive and 4x4 accessories. J&L also sells and services snow plows and salters.
We are a very low overhead electrical contractor. We strive to provide our customers with the best and most affordable solutions for their electrical needs.
"I requested a quote to move a light switch 12”. An electrician came out and quoted me $75 plus materials, I said fine and we set up a date/time. I received a bill for over $300! I called and asked why I was billed for 2 guys and 7 hours of work for 1 light switch??!! And they took away my dimmer option. They said they would remove 2 hours from my bill. I’m still stuck paying $290 for one light switch being moved 12”!! This company is crooked! Do not use them!"
Prue L on April 2019
We are a very low overhead electrical contractor. We strive to provide our customers with the best and most affordable solutions for their electrical needs.
"I requested a quote to move a light switch 12”. An electrician came out and quoted me $75 plus materials, I said fine and we set up a date/time. I received a bill for over $300! I called and asked why I was billed for 2 guys and 7 hours of work for 1 light switch??!! And they took away my dimmer option. They said they would remove 2 hours from my bill. I’m still stuck paying $290 for one light switch being moved 12”!! This company is crooked! Do not use them!"
Prue L on April 2019
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home.
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.
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.
The cost to install a whole-house generator averages at $5,200, but costs can range from $1,500 to $8,900, depending on the type and size of the generator, and the labor required to install it. To find the best deal while still ensuring the unit meets all the needs of your household, hire an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your must-have appliances and electronics beforehand so you don’t pay for more power than you need. As always, be sure to get at least three quotes to find the ideal fit for your needs and budget.
Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency.
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The De Forest, WI homeowners’ guide to generator installs
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
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