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Last update on October 27, 2025

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Lane's Electric LLC

E206 Broten Rd
5.00(
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•Approved Pro

Lane's Electric LLC

E206 Broten Rd
5.00(
17
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•Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
53 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Lane's Electric LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Did a amazing job, was on time and was quick"

Joseph K on September 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Lane's Electric LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"Did a amazing job, was on time and was quick"

Joseph K on September 2025

Badger Power Systems LLC

3611 Post Rd
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Badger Power Systems LLC

3611 Post Rd
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13 years of experience

Stand-by and portable generator sales and service. Authorized servicing dealer for Generac, Kohler, Kubota, and Kipor generators. We have two fully trained and certified technicians available 24 hours a day.

Stand-by and portable generator sales and service. Authorized servicing dealer for Generac, Kohler, Kubota, and Kipor generators. We have two fully trained and certified technicians available 24 hours a day.

NORTH AMERICAN POWER SPORTS AND SMALLL ENGINE

9140 State Hwy 13 South
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NORTH AMERICAN POWER SPORTS AND SMALLL ENGINE

9140 State Hwy 13 South
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42 years of experience

NORTH AMERICAN POWER SPORTS AND SMALL ENGINE, Is a service center for lawn mowers, outdoor power equipment, and small engine repair, along with ATV and motorcycle repair. We sell SNAPPER lawn equipment and DOLMAR chainsaws.

NORTH AMERICAN POWER SPORTS AND SMALL ENGINE, Is a service center for lawn mowers, outdoor power equipment, and small engine repair, along with ATV and motorcycle repair. We sell SNAPPER lawn equipment and DOLMAR chainsaws.

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Central State Electric Corporation

3017 Hoover Road, Suite E
5.00(
2
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Central State Electric Corporation

3017 Hoover Road, Suite E
5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Welcome to Central State Electric! If you live in Stevens Point, Wausau, Marshfield, Appleton, Plover, Oshkosh or the surrounding cities in Central Wisconsin, you can depend on Central State Electric for a broad range of electrical contracting services. In addition to standard residential, commercial and industrial construction wiring, our areas of expertise include panel upgrades, maintenance programs, and the installation of standbye generators, pool and spa electrical systems, custom lighting, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. Established in 1983, we are a fully licensed electrical contractor with one goal in mind, quality electrical work at competitive prices. Call us for your next electrical needs.

Welcome to Central State Electric! If you live in Stevens Point, Wausau, Marshfield, Appleton, Plover, Oshkosh or the surrounding cities in Central Wisconsin, you can depend on Central State Electric for a broad range of electrical contracting services. In addition to standard residential, commercial and industrial construction wiring, our areas of expertise include panel upgrades, maintenance programs, and the installation of standbye generators, pool and spa electrical systems, custom lighting, fire alarms, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors. Established in 1983, we are a fully licensed electrical contractor with one goal in mind, quality electrical work at competitive prices. Call us for your next electrical needs.

My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
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My Classic Car Trader LLC

312 Prospect Ave
2.00(
1
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53 years of experience

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Sales, Service & Rebuilding of Antique and Classic Car Components such as, Carburetors, Starters, Generators, Fuel Pumps, Double & Single Action Fuel Pump Rebuilding, Water Pumps, Hydraulic Top Pumps, Distributors, and DELCO Knee Action Shocks, We also carry a complete line of NOS and NORS parts. We offer FREE Technical advice for any YEAR Classic Car 609-462-7412

"Beware. They charged me double shipping even after I told them I would wait so I wouldn’t have to pay two shipping fees. The last item was a fuel pump that I had a problem with. I have made 4 calls to ask for help with no return call. Poor"

Frank H on July 2020

Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

You can expect a diesel generator to last for up to 30,000 hours of use, which works out to 20 to 25 years with the proper maintenance, of course. That depends on how much you use it, so a diesel generator used for emergencies a couple of times a year will last a lot longer than a generator that takes over for a faulty electrical grid every month for a day or two. 

Carbon monoxide emissions aren’t only dangerous to human life, but they also harm our planet. While natural gas generators emit lower levels of CO than other fuel sources, there are still ways to reduce emission levels. For example, shop around for an eco-friendly generator that complies with current emission standards. Also, make sure your generator is serviced regularly to avoid CO buildup. 

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.

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.

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