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WireOne
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Serving Middleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Simple project, installing a 220 Volt outlet. Again a bit of sticker shock but similar to other estimates. Affable character."
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Wireing
Mounting TV
Cable
Under Cabinet Lighting

+5

Response time1 hour
181 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Farr Services, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Middleton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"John called me to discuss my problem with my generator. After a few questions, John suggested a few quick easy things I could do to correct the problem. After completing the repairs he suggested, the generator operated perfectly. I asked him what I owed and he said no charge and he was just glad I was able to get it running. It's rare to find someone like John in today's business world. Believe me, any chance I get I will refer Farr Service for anyone looking for small engine repairs."
Annual Service - Generac Home Stand By
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
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PRECISION POWER & ELECTRIC LLC
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Serving Middleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hunter did everything in a very timely and thorough manner. He was very easy to work with. His work was top notch. He kept us updated on the project and finished it much faster than we thought it could be ton. Hunter is an extremely professional young man and I highly recommend him. If I need any electrical work done in the future my first call will be to Hunter."
Added cabinet lighting
Added cabinet lighting
Added cabinet lighting
Commercial work
Commercial work

+8

Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
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Unstoppable Electric LLC
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Serving Middleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Unstoppable Electric LLC just installed our Tesla Wall Connector, and wow—what an incredible experience. They were super responsive from the first message, easy to schedule, and showed up right on time. Max is very knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely nice to talk to. He took his time to do everything perfectly—clean, precise, top-quality work with no rush whatsoever. Explained everything clearly, made smart suggestions, and left the garage looking flawless. Pricing was fair and transparent—no surprises. Definitely now my go-to electrician in the area! 10/10 recommend! Thanks again for the stellar work! ⚡️🚗"
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All Comfort Services
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Serving Middleton, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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.

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Generator
Panel Installation
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Drake Power Electric, LLC.
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Serving Middleton, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

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.

Response time4 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

An undersized whole-house generator has the potential to overheat and shut down when you try to run a central AC system. This scenario can not only damage the whole-house generator, but can also trip your home’s breakers or cause electrical damage. To avoid this situation, hire a local generator installer to correctly size your whole-house generator.

To determine the right size generator for your house, you should calculate the total wattage of the appliances and devices you want to power during an outage. List all essential items, note their start-up wattages, and add them together.

Here are some typical wattage requirements for common appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 to 4,500 watts

  • Electric furnace: 5,000 to 25,000 watts

A 7,500-watt generator might be sufficient for essentials like a refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits. However, for high-demand items like a water heater or furnace, a whole-home generator is a better choice. A portable generator may be enough if you only need to power a few critical items.

While home square footage can offer a rough estimate, it is not always a reliable indicator. For reference, here are some typical generator sizes based on square footage:

  • 1,000 sq ft: 6–9 kW

  • 1,500 sq ft: 7–10 kW

  • 2,000 sq ft: 10–14 kW

  • 2,500 sq ft: 12–16 kW

  • 3,000 sq ft: 16–20 kW+

For the most accurate sizing, consult a professional who can calculate your home's peak and average power consumption and recommend the optimal generator.

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

A home that is 2,500 square feet will likely need a 20kW to 25kW generator. Consult your local generator installer to confirm the generator size needed to power your home before purchasing a new one. Be sure to consider how much power your necessary devices need to run.

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