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Avatar for Mr. Holland's Home Services LLC

Mr. Holland's Home Services LLC

4.33(
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Mr. Holland's Home Services LLC

4.33(
240
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
142 local quotes requested
28 years of experience

As the trusted neighborhood HVAC service team in Milwaukee, Mr. Holland’s Home Services is committed to running their business based on five important principles: care, empathy, and trust, being always available, outworking the competition, quality workmanship, and using their “find a way” method. By keeping these five principles in mind, the business is able to deliver nothing less than excellent work when it comes to heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality services. The professional team at Mr. Holland’s Home Services always gets the job done right. They never cut corners and are respectful of a customer’s property. Additionally, Mr. Holland’s takes their community involvement seriously; that they have a personal responsibility to help the people in their community, not just through quality services but also through the endless support they give to organizations and charities throughout Milwaukee and even outside the country. To learn more about Mr. Holland’s Home Services, please visit the company website or call the office today.

"Holland’s inflated the prices of services after the flood in August. We have been loyal customers and the services we paid for through Holland’s are more than double their competitors. We brought this to their attention over a month ago and haven't been offered a satisfactory refund. Get other quotes before booking with Hollands."

Kathy M on October 2025

As the trusted neighborhood HVAC service team in Milwaukee, Mr. Holland’s Home Services is committed to running their business based on five important principles: care, empathy, and trust, being always available, outworking the competition, quality workmanship, and using their “find a way” method. By keeping these five principles in mind, the business is able to deliver nothing less than excellent work when it comes to heating, air conditioning, and indoor air quality services. The professional team at Mr. Holland’s Home Services always gets the job done right. They never cut corners and are respectful of a customer’s property. Additionally, Mr. Holland’s takes their community involvement seriously; that they have a personal responsibility to help the people in their community, not just through quality services but also through the endless support they give to organizations and charities throughout Milwaukee and even outside the country. To learn more about Mr. Holland’s Home Services, please visit the company website or call the office today.

"Holland’s inflated the prices of services after the flood in August. We have been loyal customers and the services we paid for through Holland’s are more than double their competitors. We brought this to their attention over a month ago and haven't been offered a satisfactory refund. Get other quotes before booking with Hollands."

Kathy M on October 2025


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Milwaukee Electrical

5.00(
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Milwaukee Electrical

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We are an experienced crew with 10 years . I am excited to work with you on your project. Reliability and quality are our mission. Anything electrical is our expertise but check out all that we offer. Call for an estimate today! Emergency service available if needed.

"Elliott has a great attitude, Very thorough, fast, and the work was excellent and might I add very reasonable"

Kim I on June 2024

We are an experienced crew with 10 years . I am excited to work with you on your project. Reliability and quality are our mission. Anything electrical is our expertise but check out all that we offer. Call for an estimate today! Emergency service available if needed.

"Elliott has a great attitude, Very thorough, fast, and the work was excellent and might I add very reasonable"

Kim I on June 2024


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Crown Electrical, LLC

4.69(
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Crown Electrical, LLC

4.69(
16
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
9 years of experience
Emergency services offered

We pride ourselves on our core principals, which are, safety, quality, and integrity. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as generator installs, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Had them come out and install 2 ceiling fans very professional and fairly fast worked great and they cleaned up well after the install"

Huey H on February 2025

We pride ourselves on our core principals, which are, safety, quality, and integrity. We take on a wide range of electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as generator installs, wiring and panel upgrades, and a variety of other jobs. We take pride in our quality of work and our commitment to outstanding results. We are committed to providing a personalized service for each individual project we take on. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Had them come out and install 2 ceiling fans very professional and fairly fast worked great and they cleaned up well after the install"

Huey H on February 2025


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Freedom Electric, LLC

4.88(
8
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Freedom Electric, LLC

4.88(
8
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Satisfied with the work."

Paul V on July 2024

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

"Satisfied with the work."

Paul V on July 2024


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Paul David Contracting

4.90(
20
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Paul David Contracting

4.90(
20
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
10 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"fast and clean work"

Taso T on June 2024

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"fast and clean work"

Taso T on June 2024


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Purely IT, LLC

4.83(
9
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Purely IT, LLC

4.83(
9
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
5 years of experience

Purely IT LLC is committed to excellence 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great service and price"

Janelle A on March 2021

Purely IT LLC is committed to excellence 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 customer's interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Great service and price"

Janelle A on March 2021


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In Phase Electric & Air

4.44(
137
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In Phase Electric & Air

4.44(
137
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
65 local quotes requested
16 years of experience

Over the Moon formally,In Phase Electric & Air, llc is in business for one reason: our customers. Our first and foremost mission is to educate customers on the safety of their home with their electrical and hvac systems. We specialize in repairing, installing and designing electrical and hvac systems in your home. Owner/operator Shawn White is a master electrician, as well as an electrical/hvac licensed contractor. What that means to our customers is that our services are backed with knowledge and experience to ensure the job is done safely and up to all state and local codes. We are fully insured and registered with the state of Wisconsin. Our team of licensed, background checked technicians service the southeastern Wisconsin communities in their orange warehouse on wheels. Our technicians are dedicated to supplying our customers with solutions met with customer service second to none. Trust us to Educate you on the Safety of your home.

"OTM had their own agenda, regardless of the problem."

William S on September 2024

Over the Moon formally,In Phase Electric & Air, llc is in business for one reason: our customers. Our first and foremost mission is to educate customers on the safety of their home with their electrical and hvac systems. We specialize in repairing, installing and designing electrical and hvac systems in your home. Owner/operator Shawn White is a master electrician, as well as an electrical/hvac licensed contractor. What that means to our customers is that our services are backed with knowledge and experience to ensure the job is done safely and up to all state and local codes. We are fully insured and registered with the state of Wisconsin. Our team of licensed, background checked technicians service the southeastern Wisconsin communities in their orange warehouse on wheels. Our technicians are dedicated to supplying our customers with solutions met with customer service second to none. Trust us to Educate you on the Safety of your home.

"OTM had their own agenda, regardless of the problem."

William S on September 2024


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Power Team Electric

5.00(
11
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Power Team Electric

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
25 local quotes requested
4 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Steve was right on time and got the work done quickly and efficiently."

Jacqueline B on October 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Steve was right on time and got the work done quickly and efficiently."

Jacqueline B on October 2025


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Ironworks IT

5.00(
2
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Ironworks IT

5.00(
2
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Approved Pro
32 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

I pride myself on making sure that your IT needs and issues are resolved in a timely fashion. I will act as your IT professional, coordinating resolutions with all vendors connected to the issue. This can include your VOIP phone vendor, internet provider, or other software systems support. I can help you setup 3rd party software systems like UPS Worldship or SpeeDee Delivery for shipping. I have worked with various clients with the setup, of QuickBooks accounting, both On Premise and in the cloud. This includes importing data from other systems into Quickbooks. I have also migrated the QuickBooks desktop/on premise version to the Cloud based system. I routinely help customers with Computer, network, internet, and overall systems performance issues. When practical I will work onsite with you to assist you with your IT needs.

"Ironworks is very knowledgeable and responsive, ultimately in emergency situations. Jerry does not make me feel dumb and gives great tips for keeping us “users” out of big trouble. He is a lifesaver! Thank you!"

Debbie G on February 2025

I pride myself on making sure that your IT needs and issues are resolved in a timely fashion. I will act as your IT professional, coordinating resolutions with all vendors connected to the issue. This can include your VOIP phone vendor, internet provider, or other software systems support. I can help you setup 3rd party software systems like UPS Worldship or SpeeDee Delivery for shipping. I have worked with various clients with the setup, of QuickBooks accounting, both On Premise and in the cloud. This includes importing data from other systems into Quickbooks. I have also migrated the QuickBooks desktop/on premise version to the Cloud based system. I routinely help customers with Computer, network, internet, and overall systems performance issues. When practical I will work onsite with you to assist you with your IT needs.

"Ironworks is very knowledgeable and responsive, ultimately in emergency situations. Jerry does not make me feel dumb and gives great tips for keeping us “users” out of big trouble. He is a lifesaver! Thank you!"

Debbie G on February 2025


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Current Electric Company

4.86(
118
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Current Electric Company

4.86(
118
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
22 local quotes requested

At Current Electric, we're all about illuminating and energizing the greater Milwaukee and southeast Wisconsin communities. We work to provide possibility. Our team is powered by ‘what if' and ‘why not' and is dedicated to industry standard service, design, and functionality. We like to think of our team of journeymen and master electricians as superheroes fighting for the virtues of respect, quality, integrity, customer satisfaction, and a brighter world! To our team, these aren't just a list of words—we aim to do it all, just short of arriving in a red cape! Since 1983, Current Electric has provided our customers with industry leading innovations, cutting edge lighting solutions and service that ‘WOWs!' *We start making return phone calls at 7:00am until 6:00pm Monday through Friday

"Excellent work!"

Philip M on May 2025

At Current Electric, we're all about illuminating and energizing the greater Milwaukee and southeast Wisconsin communities. We work to provide possibility. Our team is powered by ‘what if' and ‘why not' and is dedicated to industry standard service, design, and functionality. We like to think of our team of journeymen and master electricians as superheroes fighting for the virtues of respect, quality, integrity, customer satisfaction, and a brighter world! To our team, these aren't just a list of words—we aim to do it all, just short of arriving in a red cape! Since 1983, Current Electric has provided our customers with industry leading innovations, cutting edge lighting solutions and service that ‘WOWs!' *We start making return phone calls at 7:00am until 6:00pm Monday through Friday

"Excellent work!"

Philip M on May 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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. 

No, this is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and you should never attempt it. If you connect your generator to your home without a transfer switch, the generated power can backfeed, essentially flowing back into the utility lines. Backfeeding exposes a significant threat of fatalities or harm to you and utility personnel, in addition to jeopardizing the structural integrity of your home.

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.

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. 

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.

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