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."
With over 18 years of experience in electrical, A B Electric LLC is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!
"AB Electric is awesome! Small town service, and thatâ s a total compliment. We have made them our permanent electricians! They are FAST, FRIENDLY, and KNOWLEDGEABLE!"
Beth H on August 2022
With over 18 years of experience in electrical, A B Electric LLC is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!
"AB Electric is awesome! Small town service, and thatâ s a total compliment. We have made them our permanent electricians! They are FAST, FRIENDLY, and KNOWLEDGEABLE!"
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!
"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!"
CJ M on May 2015
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!
"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!"
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"
We are a residential electrical company specializing in service upgrades, remodeling, knob and tube wiring removal, generators and specialty lighting.
We are a residential electrical company specializing in service upgrades, remodeling, knob and tube wiring removal, generators and specialty lighting.
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts
Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.
You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together.
A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.
You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.
A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.
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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The Monona, 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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