"GREAT! I think the TJ in TJ Electric LLC means TERRIFIC JOB Though I think it is the owner Tim s initials. Tim Aragon, the owner is amazing. He knows and has an incredible about of expertise in MANY areas, though his specialty of course is electricity. He is a great consultant and my electrical outlets indoor and out I feel are WELL TAKEN CARE OF. His pricing is very reasonable, plus he s fast, friendly and professional. So whether you need help Commercially Or Residentially New or Old Construction, small or large Trouble Shooting to Service Calls I am with Tim because of his Terrific Job. TJ ELECTRICAL. Santa Fe, New Mexico. Thanks Leza M."
"Great electrician. Very honest and reliable. He ran electricity to our shed and installed outlets and lights for us. Highly recommend 👍Great prices for your electrical needs."
"Easy to work with. Called back right away and easy to schedule Polite Efficient and worked quickly Good suggestions Affordable Great clean up We will definitely hire VDV Electrical again with our electrical needs Zach is the Real Deal"
"Excellent. Clayton showed up on time looked at the job and scheduled it. He came back at the scheduled time, installed everything and it all works. I love it. This is my go to company for plumbing, heating and cooling and now for electrical. Do you do windows too?"
"Joe and his crew were absolutely fantastic! Joe listened to everything I needed, and completely explained what he would do to get the job done. He scheduled quickly and completed the job in one day. I will definitely be giving Joe a call on any future electrical needs I have! Thanks, JAM Electric!"
"Chris was outstanding! I had a simple idea, but it required his expertise to upgrade my electrical panel and install a 30-amp outlet in the garage for my RV. Thanks to his work, I can now easily power my Casita trailer whenever needed. Chris was professional, efficient, and left everything spotless. I highly recommend him!"
"DataBoys has done multiple jobs with me over many years. They are always very professional and timely. I would recommend them for any electrical job."
"Construction R us did a total rehaul of the electrical on our house and they did a stellar job. I found them to be communicative and honest. It's sometimes hard to find pros who do work and who you can trust to give you an honest assessment but this company definitely fits that bill. They also did a great job working around our schedule.
Additionally they patched the dry wall after they were done and they did such a good job texture and colour matching we didn't even need to paint."
"Albuquerque Plumbing was prompt, fully described recommended system, was fully responsive to our desires regarding electrical wiring and drainage locations. Crew arrived on promised date and installation went smoothly. Slight glitch regarding mistakenly not completely turning tankless water heater back on was immediately addressed by installation crew when notified. System functioning as advertised. Very pleased with Humidifier. Hope to have successful relationship with Albuquerque Plumbing in future."
If you find the power cables for your appliances are too short, there are ways to extend them for the cost of just the extra wiring you need. Simply cut and strip your wires, solder them together, and cover them using heat shrink tubing. Not everyone has a soldering tool on hand, so if you’re looking to extend in a pinch, an extension cord, power bar, or surge protector can do the job just fine.
A correctly installed 3-way switch will not trip a breaker. If using a 3-way switch trips your circuit breaker, the ground wire might be touching something it should not be, there could be a short in the wiring, a wire could be loose, or the wrong wires are connected to the wrong locations on the switch. If you cannot easily see the problem, such as a loose wire, contact an electrician to fix the issue.
An average, 400-square-foot electric heated driveways consume approximately $3 per hour in terms of electricity. The price may slightly fluctuate depending on your local energy cost. A simple formula to calculate your heated driveway’s total wattage consumption is by multiplying the square footage by 50 watts and then dividing it by 1,000 to get the kilowatt number. Multiply that with your local energy cost per hour and there you have the hourly operating cost.
Most standard residential water heaters, which are typically around 40 gallons and use 240 volts and between 3,500 and 5,500 watts, require a 30-amp, two-pole circuit breaker. For smaller, point-of-use water heaters using 120 volts and between 1,500 and 3,000 watts, a 30-amp breaker is also often adequate. However, some models may have different needs; units that use more watts than average may require a 40-amp breaker, while smaller units might only need a 20-amp breaker. Newer, tankless, or more energy-efficient models can also require a higher amperage. Having the correct breaker size is crucial for safe and efficient operation, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to determine the specific needs of your water heater.
Though they may seem similar at a quick glance, outdoor electrical outlets are different from indoor electrical outlets in that they have extra safety precautions to prevent electrical hazards. These include GFCIs, which some indoor outlets have, and a watertight cover that allows you to use electricity from the outlet even on a rainy day.
The Nambe, NM homeowners’ guide to electrical services
From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.
Before you hire a licensed electrical contractor, you should learn the cost to run electric from the road to your house so you can budget for the project.
Is it time to upgrade your electrical panel? For the sake of safety, find out sooner than later by exploring our top signs that it’s time for an upgrade.
