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!
Drake Power Electric, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Hunter did a great job and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for electrical work."
Jon B on July 2023
Drake Power Electric, LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"Hunter did a great job and I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for electrical work."
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.
Since 1994, we have given the best quality service for your electrical needs. We go above and beyond for all of our clients. You will never be disappointed when you work with Excel Electric, Inc. Ask us about our daily service. We look forward to working with you.
"It was great. They were quick and precise and got the job done right away"
Judy Y on June 2021
Since 1994, we have given the best quality service for your electrical needs. We go above and beyond for all of our clients. You will never be disappointed when you work with Excel Electric, Inc. Ask us about our daily service. We look forward to working with you.
"It was great. They were quick and precise and got the job done right away"
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."
Borchardt Electric now offers service for both residential & commercial.
Borchardt Electric now offers service for both residential & commercial.
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.
It’s usually better to repair your generator if it isn’t working properly, as it will typically be much more affordable and should yield similar results. Generator repairs cost around $300 on average, while installing a new whole-house generator costs around $5,000 on average. The only exception is if you know your generator is reaching the end of its useful life, usually between 30 and 40 years. If you have an older generator, you could face multiple repairs in the coming years, which might mean that a full replacement will be more cost-effective over time.
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.
To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.
Portable generators provide backup power for essential appliances during outages and are easy to relocate.
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The Maple Bluff, 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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