Warm Homes and Strong Shops in LaSalle
LaSalle Fireplace, Stove, Welding and Grain Equipment Experts
LaSalle homeowners, farmers and fabricators get practical guidance on fireplaces, stoves, welding equipment and grain drying from one local team.
Sales and Services
Serving LaSalle Year Round
Late fall in LaSalle brings that first raw wind off the Illinois River, and suddenly the old fireplace in the front room looks more like a project than a comfort. That is a good time to talk with Midwest Agri-Com. LaSalle has a long industrial history at the western end of the I&M Canal, and many homes here are older, with brick chimneys that deserve a careful look before winter. Our team helps you choose a fireplace, insert or pellet stove that fits the space and the flue. Meanwhile, local fabricators and farmers count on us for welding supplies, equipment repair and grain drying components. Our Ottawa showroom is just east along I-80, an easy run for a consultation.
Our Service
Hearth Design to Welding Repair
Hearth projects are a big part of what we do for LaSalle, starting with design and running through construction, installation and restoration. You can pick a wood mantel, a cultured stone surround or a classic brick face, then finish the room with quality tools and accessories. Prefer a stove? Soapstone, steel and cast iron models are available in pellet, corn, gas and wood versions, and we inspect every install before we call it done. Beyond the living room, local fabricators buy welding equipment from us, schedule service on machines they already own and keep electrodes and welding wire stocked for daily work. Farms in the area depend on our grain handling and drying equipment, from bin stairs that make inspections safer to in-bin drying that lets you harvest a little earlier. Every category comes with a sales consultation, so you understand the options before you commit.
Why Midwest Agri-Com
Why customers choose Midwest Agri-Com
Family owned since 1975
We have served our customers since 1975. As a family-owned and operated business, we take personal pride in every sale and every installation.
Free in-store estimates
Visit our showroom for a free estimate and an individual consultation before you commit to anything.
Done right the first time
Our installation and inspection processes are designed to keep your equipment running reliably from day one.
Our Services and products
Reasons LaSalle Calls Us First
Competitive pricing on quality products is often what brings LaSalle customers through the door, and the service is what brings them back. Midwest Agri-Com has been serving customers since 1975 as a family owned business, which means the people answering your questions have seen how equipment holds up over many Illinois winters. Every visit can include a personalized expert consultation focused on your home, shop or farm. Free in-store estimates let you see the full picture before any work begins, from a soapstone stove install to a new elevator leg. Our experienced sales team knows the products, and our professional service technicians handle installation, inspection and repair with care. You will never be handed off to a call center or a stranger, and you can reach the same local team when something needs adjusting.
Fireplaces
Wood mantles, cultured stone, and brick and masonry designs, plus the tools and accessories to care for them.
Grain Drying Systems
In-bin drying, grain handling, unload systems, elevator legs, stirring machines, and bin stairs.
Welding Supplies
Torches, plasma cutters, welding wire, electrodes, filler rods, handles, and fuel kits.
your questions answered
Find answers about our products and services.
Does my older brick chimney need a liner for a new stove?
In most cases, yes. Older masonry chimneys were often built for open fireplaces and may have cracked tiles or flues that are too large for a modern stove. A properly sized liner improves draft, reduces creosote buildup and protects the masonry. An inspection before installation tells you the condition of the chimney and what it needs to vent your new appliance safely.
Which welding wire should I stock for general shop repairs?
Cool the grain down gradually with aeration fans as outside temperatures drop, aiming for an even temperature through the bin. Level the grain surface, check for crusting and watch for hot spots or odors. Regular monitoring through the winter catches problems early. Properly sized fans and well maintained unload equipment make this routine much easier to manage.
How do I keep stored grain from going out of condition over winter?
Cool the grain down gradually with aeration fans as outside temperatures drop, aiming for an even temperature through the bin. Level the grain surface, check for crusting and watch for hot spots or odors. Regular monitoring through the winter catches problems early. Properly sized fans and well maintained unload equipment make this routine much easier to manage.
Visit the Showroom
Get Your Free Estimate Today
Tell us about the fireplace, stove, welder or grain system you have in mind, and we will help you narrow down the right fit. You can visit the Ottawa showroom or start by phone. Ask for your free estimate by calling 815-712-5750.