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D.O.V.E. Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Saint Cloud, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Travis did an excellent job. He was efficient and explained everything to me in detail. I will definitely hire him again. Very pleased."
Response time1 day
Response rate93%
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Midwest Energy Solutions, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Saint Cloud, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Customers say: Quality work

"Excellent work. They ran electrical wiring in the attic, mounted electric boxes/switches, and installed two ceiling fans/lights. They had the right tools and knew what to do. They did the work for less than original estimate. This was for a job that one other firm (upon seeing the job) turned it down as being too difficult. I highly recommend them."
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Recommended by9%of homeowners
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Rizio Networking Solutions, LLC
4.7(
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Serving Saint Cloud, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Was a very good choice to have Rizio do the job. He definitely knows what he is doing. Explained what he was doing in easy to understand terms and had my computer network up and in short order."
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Response time5 hrs
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Recommended by77%of homeowners
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Ironworks IT
5.0(
3
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Serving Saint Cloud, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"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!"
Response time10 mins
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Emerald Electric, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Saint Cloud, WI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Emerald Electric is proud to serve Wisconsin's electrical needs! Owner and operator Sawyer Effertz has over 12 years of experience in the industry. They're excited to take on new clients immediately. Call today for a free estimate on your next project!

Response time10 hrs
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River White Remodeling
New to Angi

Serving Saint Cloud, WI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

River White Remodeling is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 5 years of experience serving Appleton, WI and surrounding areas. There is no job too big, or too small for our team. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you

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DOROW'S ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Saint Cloud, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did a great job. Very efficient and had great communication. When something came up we were made aware of it and it was also taken care in a timely fashion. Dorow's team made sure that everything was completed and met the criteria. Once the work was completed they made sure we had all documents needed for the inspector and once the inspector did the inspection and if anything needed to be added Dorow's crew made came out and added the necessary components. Overall very satisfied with a job well done!"
Response time4 hrs
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Cuffel Contracting LLC
4.9(
4
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Serving Saint Cloud, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very knowledgeable, professional and responsive to my request for service. He was on time, and took care of replacing a switch and installing an outside fixture. He was reasonable and I will be hiring him again for other electrical needs."
Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

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.

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.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

While diesel is relatively stable, it won’t last nearly as long as propane and you may have to replace it if it sits unused for too long. Diesel can sometimes struggle to work efficiently or start engines during especially cold weather, so it’s not the best choice for every climate. Compared to fuels like propane and natural gas, diesel generators tend to be noisier and create more exhaust, which isn’t always ideal for home use.

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