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M&L Electrical Solutions LLC

234 Broad Street
5.00(
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M&L Electrical Solutions LLC

234 Broad Street
5.00(
5
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
102 local quotes requested

“Power up your home with expert residential electrical services! Specializing in fan installations, lighting, outlets, EV chargers, and remodeling projects, we deliver quality work you can trust. Whether it’s a new installation or an upgrade, our skilled electricians ensure safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Contact us today to bring your electrical needs to life!”

"Very professional and friendly."

MARY C on January 2025

“Power up your home with expert residential electrical services! Specializing in fan installations, lighting, outlets, EV chargers, and remodeling projects, we deliver quality work you can trust. Whether it’s a new installation or an upgrade, our skilled electricians ensure safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Contact us today to bring your electrical needs to life!”

"Very professional and friendly."

MARY C on January 2025


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Ironworks IT

11001 W PIONEER RD
5.00(
2
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Ironworks IT

11001 W PIONEER RD
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


D3 Network Technologies, LLC

1903 Chicory Rd
5.00(
3
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D3 Network Technologies, LLC

1903 Chicory Rd
5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

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Alejo C on June 2022

Customer satisfaction is what determines our success, which is why we take a hands-on approach. We combine knowledge and research with our extensive practical experience to ensure a specialized approach for your project needs. Contact us today for a fair and accurate estimate of your project. We look forward to adding you to our long and growing list of happy customers.

"N/A"

Alejo C on June 2022


"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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Purely IT, LLC

1313 E Norwich Avenue
4.83(
9
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Purely IT, LLC

1313 E Norwich Avenue
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


"Chris was extremely thorough and thoughtful. He took his valuable time and made sure the work was complete. He made it look easy. He saved my sanity. Thank you, Chris."

Sandy W on May 2025

With several years experience, we work hard to bring each customer the best possible service and quality available. We look forward to working with you on your next project. We welcome your questions and thank you for your interest.

"Chris was extremely thorough and thoughtful. He took his valuable time and made sure the work was complete. He made it look easy. He saved my sanity. Thank you, Chris."

Sandy W on May 2025


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Essman Electric

W4633 Pebble Dr
5.00(
21
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Essman Electric

W4633 Pebble Dr
5.00(
21
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
26 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Hello, I am Mike Essman, the owner of Essman Electric. I am a full-service electrical contractor based in Elkhorn, WI, serving all of southeast Wisconsin. At Essman Electric, we believe in putting our customers first. We strive to provide exceptional service that sets us apart from our competition. With over 25 years in the industry, our commitment to quality and attention to detail is unmatched. We go above and beyond to ensure our customers are satisfied with our work. Every project is unique, and we work closely with our clients to deliver customized solutions that fit within their budget and meet their specific needs. Our commitment to quality and attention to detail is evident in every project we undertake. With Essman Electric, you can rest assured that you are getting the best service possible from a team that genuinely cares about your satisfaction.

"Complete professional. Initially not an obvious problem, but he stayed with it until he found the cause, and repaired it. Very nice guy as well. Excellent experience overall. Very reasonable price as well. Thanks for your excellent work."

Russell K on September 2025

Hello, I am Mike Essman, the owner of Essman Electric. I am a full-service electrical contractor based in Elkhorn, WI, serving all of southeast Wisconsin. At Essman Electric, we believe in putting our customers first. We strive to provide exceptional service that sets us apart from our competition. With over 25 years in the industry, our commitment to quality and attention to detail is unmatched. We go above and beyond to ensure our customers are satisfied with our work. Every project is unique, and we work closely with our clients to deliver customized solutions that fit within their budget and meet their specific needs. Our commitment to quality and attention to detail is evident in every project we undertake. With Essman Electric, you can rest assured that you are getting the best service possible from a team that genuinely cares about your satisfaction.

"Complete professional. Initially not an obvious problem, but he stayed with it until he found the cause, and repaired it. Very nice guy as well. Excellent experience overall. Very reasonable price as well. Thanks for your excellent work."

Russell K on September 2025


Double U Electric, LLC

N 6411 US 12 Unit C
4.99(
36
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Approved Pro

Double U Electric, LLC

N 6411 US 12 Unit C
4.99(
36
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

With over ten years of experience, we focus on electrical projects in the Elkhorn and surrounding areas. We will treat your property as if it were our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you.

"We received great service from all the guys that came out to upgrade our Electrical. Hardworking- They really know their stuff. Trustworthy- I felt comfortable having them in my home. Friendly- Everyone was very courteous and respectful. Thank You Josh, Dan, Dylan, Vince, Michael and Josh. Chris and Lisa Yeagle"

Chris Y on January 2025

With over ten years of experience, we focus on electrical projects in the Elkhorn and surrounding areas. We will treat your property as if it were our own. Give us a call today, we look forward to working with you.

"We received great service from all the guys that came out to upgrade our Electrical. Hardworking- They really know their stuff. Trustworthy- I felt comfortable having them in my home. Friendly- Everyone was very courteous and respectful. Thank You Josh, Dan, Dylan, Vince, Michael and Josh. Chris and Lisa Yeagle"

Chris Y on January 2025



We are an electrical company providing a variety of electrical services. We pride ourselves on honesty, fairness and providing solutions for our customer needs.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

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.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

When choosing the right size generator for your needs, consider a few items to help calculate the wattage you’ll need. Start by determining which household items and appliances you want to power, and then add the wattages together. Check out the wattage of these essential appliances:

  • Refrigerator: 600 watts

  • Large dehumidifier: 700 watts

  • Large window air conditioner: 1,400 watts

  • Water heater: 3,000 watts

Running home appliances like these requires a partial or whole-house generator. A portable generator may be enough to power your home if you only plan to keep a refrigerator and freezer running. 

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.

The typical cost of a home generator is around $5,000, but prices range from $400 up to $13,000, depending on a few factors. The most significant cost factor is the generator size, as larger generators that can support more square footage usually cost more. You can install an emergency backup generator for between $500 and $2,000 or a partial-home generator for between $2,000 and $6,500. Whole-home generators usually total between $5,000 and $13,000, with some models climbing as high as $18,000.

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