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WireOne, LLC
4.0(
325
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Quick, Clean, Professional. Wire One professionals were courteous knowledgeable. The work was completed on time and area was clean and usable immediately. Iâ d work with Wire One again."
Lighting
Lighting
Custom Lighting
Recessed Lighting
Lighting

+13

Response time11 hrs
185 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Lucas County Electric Services LLC
5.0(
8
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Bryant worked with us very well and was very upfront and honest with us regarding what we needed done. His rates are also very affordable. I would definitely recommend him and his business for your electrical needs!"
Solar Installation
Island Lighting
Lights
Under Cabinet
Solar Panels

+2

Response time11 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Magic Electric
5.0(
11
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Angus (Magic Electric) was very professional, timely and thorough. He fixed our electrical issues and upgraded the breakers in our main electrical panel. Everything works great now. I highly recommend Magic Electric. Thanks."
New Service
Forest City.
Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Bedwell Builders
5.0(
17
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Needed the electrical service on my Shop replaced, called Bedwell Builders and they were quick to get me a quote, and replace the panel. Went above and beyond and worked with my schedule. Will hire again to do other projects when needed. 100% recommended"
Response time1 day
Response rate92%
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Magic Electric
5.0(
5
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We had a few loose outlets in my kitchen, living room, and a light switch that was acting up. We’d have to basically hit the wall to make the light turn on! Angus got our outlets fixed, and showed us what the issue was with our switch. It’s nice that he fixed it and showed us what was wrong while doing so! He was on time, and so friendly. He got along great with my husband which was also a plus. He’s definitely the type that, even if I didn’t have my husband present I’d trust he would treat me with the same respect. We’re having some issues with a switch in our hallway and I do plan on calling him back to do more work in our home."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Top Flight Electric, LLC
4.6(
17
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Serving Prairie City, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

"This is a new business although Keanan told us he had been working in the electrical field for 10-15 years. He seemed to know what he was doing but he had no ID, cards, etc. He wrote a quote on tablet paper and did not leave it with us. Better Business Bureau has no bad (or good) reports on his business. He did present several options for the work that needed to be done. Hopefully his business will take off for him and be a success."
Response time1 day
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Prairie City, IA

A whole-house surge protector blocks voltage spikes from lightning, grid issues, or even large appliances before they can fry your wiring or electronics. By diverting excess current at the main panel, it shields everything from your HVAC to your phone chargers and can extend the life of pricey appliances. Homeowners in storm-prone regions or with older panels see the biggest payoff, but any home that relies on sensitive electronics benefits.

Most whole-house surge protectors work for two to three years. Low-level spikes—too small to notice—hit your panel every day and slowly wear down the internal components. Once the unit’s capacity is depleted, it can’t prevent a larger surge, so plan to replace it on schedule (or sooner if a major lightning strike occurs) to keep your electronics and HVAC equipment safe.

A surge protector begins guarding your circuits the moment an electrician snaps it into place. Whether the spike originates from a nearby lightning strike or your fridge kicking on, the protector shunts the extra current to ground before it can reach outlets or hard-wired systems, such as your AC. That instant response is why a small upfront cost can save thousands in appliance repairs.

The unit mounts on or next to your main electrical panel. Type 1 models sit on the supply side, catching outside spikes before they hit the breaker. Type 2 devices snap inside the panel and tame surges that start within the house. Either way, placement at the panel lets the protector guard every circuit at once.

Plan to swap the device every three to five years—or sooner if you upgrade your panel, add high-demand appliances, or notice flickering lights and tripped breakers. Relying on a maze of power strips is another red flag that your current setup isn’t keeping up. Replacing the surge protector at these milestones keeps your electrical system on safe footing.

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