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A.K.A Electric
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Free estimates

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"These guys were fantastic! Knowledgeable and kind, they installed my Ring floodlights with cameras and helped with my existing camera set up. I plan on using them for all my future electrical projects!"
Response time2 days
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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3Z Electric LLC
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2025

Free estimates

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With nearly two decades of hands-on experience, 3Z Electric LLC proudly serves Rio Rancho, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and surrounding areas. As a veteran-owned company, we bring precision, reliability, and integrity to every project. From residential wiring and lighting upgrades to full electrical system installations and troubleshooting, our mission is to deliver safe, efficient, and long-lasting solutions. We take pride in treating every home and business like our own—showing up on time, communicating clearly, and finishing every job with excellence. Fully licensed and insured, 3Z Electric is trusted across Central and Northern New Mexico for honest work, fair pricing, and craftsmanship that stands the test of time.

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Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc.
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"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."
Response time3 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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DataBoys
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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Customers say: True professional

Data Boys is New Mexico’s one stop shop for electrical, data, voice, access control, and solar projects. Let us use our vast experience to help you on your next project. We provide outstanding service at competitive prices.

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Response time3 hrs
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DC Ltd. Co.
4.8(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"DC LLC/Chris McDaniel did an outstanding job for NNMC's El Rito Campus. They pulled electricity to our greenhouse and installed irrigation systems at both the greenhouse and our rain gardens. From start to finish, their work was top-notch ? knowledgeable, professional, and thorough. What really set them apart was how well they worked with our facilities team and how they kept communication open throughout the entire project. Chris genuinely cares about the quality of his work and it shows. They were helpful, responsive, and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend DC LLC for anyone looking for a reliable, skilled contractor. We couldn't have asked for a better experience."
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Electrical Power Solutions, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"john was super quick to respond to our request and set an appointment to give us a bid. the work was done very professionally. the finished project is absolutely beautiful. I would hire again and recommend anyone needing electrical service to contact him for their needs. thankyou john!!"
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Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Wagner Mechanical, Inc.
4.7(
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Serving Placitas, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1928

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"We initially had a professional detailed review of house vents and air flow layout (Blake), meticulously researching all products requested and AC compatibility with current furnace (AC goes under furnace), from extremely knowledgable estimator/sales. Afterwards Wagner performed a thorough and impeccable one day (HVAC), to two day (upgrade electrical panel and add transfer switch panel for portable generator, and add additional exterior outlet on garage shop) installation. They sent 3 separate crews to house in one day. Levi (electrician) upgraded the electrical panel on house (Siemens solar ready panel) for house, installing transfer switch (ProTran for portable generator), put in additional electrical 220 outlet outside shop area. Major job very professionally completed. Another crew installed Mitsubishi mini split into shop garage, and a third crew installed (Carrier) central air conditioning into house, removing the inefficient swamper cooler. Major work on our house was performed, with incredible workmanship, and almost half the price of the local competitor. You read that right. Half the price for the SAME equipment quoted by the competitor. What more can I say? Wagner Mechanical is now our go-to for plumbing, heating, electrical, and HVAC. We very highly recommend Wagner Mechanical. The competitor is obviously price gouging and empire building, as we had suspected, when we were getting our quotes. Before you commit to any other company, you may want to give Wagner Mechanical a call to give you an estimate on your job, and then decide. The crew that Wagner hires are quite knowledgable, friendly, incredibly experienced, and very efficient; they know their professions, they know how to get the Jobe done, and they work well within their teams. They do a thorough and complete job and neatly clean up. They are extremely skilled professionals at a very reasonable price. The house is so cool and quiet now (no fans!) and comfortable in the summer heat, with everything completed in a 2 day time frame. Wow!! We should've called Wagner Mechanical at the beginning of summer instead of the end of summer. Give them a thumbs up when you see them driving around in their trucks around town, they are the best. And if you need any kind of work completed, don't hesitate to call Wagner first (not the other guys)."
Response time1 day
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

The amount of time a standby generator can run continuously is around 3,000 hours on average. However, standby generators can generally run indefinitely as long as they have a continuous fuel supply. Generators hooked up to a home’s natural gas supply are the best option for extended usage, as these won’t rely on a finite fuel supply based on how much you have in storage. Generators running on liquid propane or diesel won’t last as long, as these require fuel storage and regular refueling to stay running.

Yes, natural gas generators can work without electricity. Natural gas generators are a common type of backup or whole-house generator that operates when the electrical grid isn’t working. The trick is using a transfer switch (which usually needs to be installed with the generator) that safely switches the home electrical system from the power grid to generator power when needed.

It is safe to run a generator continuously, but you must follow safety protocols to ensure personal and home safety. Read the manufacturer’s instructions for specific recommendations, but the general recommendation is to turn generators off overnight or when you’re away from the house. Overworked generators can pose a fire hazard and if your generator is not in a well-ventilated area, running it continuously could lead to carbon monoxide poisoning.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

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. 

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