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Avatar for Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling
Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling
4.6(
1,304
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Serving Rio Communities, NM and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Circuit breaker in garage was intermittently tripping. Scheduled appointment and received confirmation email for 3 PM on Monday, 3/4/2019. Receive call at 9:26 AM that technician is at my door. They mistakenly set the appointment for 10 AM. No problem, I took leave from work to meet them. They conducted somewhat superficial inspection concluding that there may be an overload (15-amp circuit) and that one of the connected appliances was culprit. They measured amps being pulled by only one appliance (mini-fridge at 4 amps) and concluded it must be the cause. I permenantly unplugged fridge and they installed new circuit breaker. They also closed off an outlet on a different circuit that was connected to a light switch in a different room (previous homeowners feculent install). Charge was $96.55; they did not charge for the new circuit breaker. I head back to work. Return home around 4:30 PM and circuit breaker has tripped again. I call Clayton (service tech) at 4:46 PM and ask him to advise. We conclude that I should systematically diagnose each appliance on my own to see which could be causing overload. I do so and determine that no matter which single appliance is plugged in, the circuit breaker still trips intermittently. I call Albuquerque Plumbing at 10:59 AM on Wednesday, 3/6/19 to request either a refund or to have technician diagnose further. Customer representative states that if they send out a tech, they charge an hourly fee of $110 no matter what, even though original diagnosis was seemingly not thorough nor conclusive enough to perform the work that was done. I state I will have a different company perform diagnosis and representative responds that if another company alters work performed by Albuquerque Plumbing, it will void their warranty (which makes sense, but I’m not concerned about a warranty on work that didn’t resolve the problem). I have a gentleman named Joe Wojcik with Powerhouse Electric come to diagnose. He spent 2.5 hours diagnosing everything on the circuit very thoroughly and was very professional. At the time, we thought cause was a loose connection at GFCI outlet. Charge was only $75. Ultimately, this didn’t resolve the tripping breaker. After posting initial review of service, Albuquerque Plumbing called and asked if they could come back out to diagnose further at no additional cost. I agreed. They spent about 1.5 hours diagnosing the circuit and all connections thoroughly but were still unable to reach a confident conclusion. We parted company under the impression that one of my tenants must be plugging in a malfunctioning appliance on occasion that is shorting and tripping the breaker. About 15 minutes after they leave, the breaker tripped while I was standing in front of the panel. This was perfect because I was able to determine that no one was using any appliance on the circuit at that time. knowing this, I was able to unilaterally diagnose certain lines on the circuit by disconnecting them and waiting to see if breaker trips. I believe I have isolated the problem cable on the circuit and will have it replaced."
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Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Galactic Mechanical Services LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Rio Communities, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Title: Exceptional, trustworthy plumbing — highly recommended Galactic Mechanical & Plumbing exceeded every expectation. After a frustrating runaround with other companies, Jordan drove up from Albuquerque to Santa Fe, waived the trip charge, and quickly diagnosed that I only needed a faucet fixture (not a full sink). He went to Home Depot, installed the new fixture, fixed a few other small issues, and left everything working — all billed fairly for one hour of labor. Jordan was professional, efficient, and honest; Megan in the office was courteous and helpful. As a longtime local with two homes, I’m already planning to use Galactic as my go-to plumber. Highly recommend them for reliable, respectful, and skilled service. Thank you, Jordan."
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Iron Horse Plumbing and Heating
New to Angi

Serving Rio Communities, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Iron Horse Plumbing and Heating is a local, family owned plumbing and heating business serving Albuquerque and the East Mountains.\n \nWe pride ourselves on quality workmanship, clear communication and professional plumbing and heating solutions that stand the test of time

Avatar for ADT Solar
ADT Solar
4.4(
111
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Serving Rio Communities, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My experience with this company from the 1st phone call to the installation to the service after the job was
completed has been great. They did a good job of communicating with us along the way and letting us know what to expect.
Our salesperson was very knowledgeable and helpful. We were very impressed that the owner of the company sent us a card with his contact information and encouraged us to call him if we had any questions or concerns. The installation crew showed up on time and finished the entire job in one day. They kept things neat and did a good job of answering my 1,000 questions I had
for them during the installation. A special thanks to Mr. Trey, who went out of his way during the installation of the solar panels to make me feel comfortable. When I called him with questions about how the waterproofing worked, he stopped the entire job and brought me up on the roof to show me how the special roof brackets keep things from leaking.  We have just received our first electric bill and it was significantly lower than the same bill last year. We would recommend this company.
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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Lobo Solar LLC
4.7(
14
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Serving Rio Communities, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Edward went through my energy bills and analyzed the high and low usage months to best size a solar system for my families needs. Have sat down with other solar companies in the past, but never felt confident Edward took the time to explain everything even if I felt like I was asking redundant questions already telling my neighbors to sign up with Lobo Solar for a free energy consultation."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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R&J Solar LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Rio Communities, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We provide residential and commercial solar power options, and provide support services for industry partner companies. We offer no cost consultations and $0 down financing. Please contact our office for a consultation at (931)922-8258.

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Luz Energy Corporation
4.5(
15
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Serving Rio Communities, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Odes came out to give me an estimate on repairing my Solar Heat panels. The panels were removed, repaired, and re-installed. The solar heat works really well now! The employee's are a great team and Odes was easy to work with. I would recommend Luz Energy Corp for any solar needs!"
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Dish Network Retailer Satellite Country
4.0(
283
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Serving Rio Communities, NM and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am very happy with Dish. The price is comparable to anybody else. I have never checked the price of anyone else. The only other ones to compete there would be satellite dishes as part of the island is not even wired for cable. The quality of the service is good."
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Recommended by74%of homeowners
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Solar Panels questions, answered by experts

Homeowners replace their solar panels after 25 years. That said, you don’t necessarily need to replace them at the 25-year mark. You’ll notice a declining ability to produce electricity over time. Most homeowners spring for a replacement when they notice their energy bills creeping up to regular levels or when solar panel repairs are extensive, frequent, and no longer economical.

Not all homes are suited for solar panel systems. Older roofs or those in poor condition may need repairs or replacement before solar panels can be installed. Some other factors to consider are the amount of sunlight your roof receives, the roof’s orientation and pitch, and any shading from nearby trees or buildings.

Yes, a solar panel can power a TV without a battery, but only if the sun is shining and the panel is generating enough energy. Your solar panel and TV must have the same voltage, and you should install a charge controller and inverter between them so power surges don’t destroy your TV. To watch TV at night, in the early morning and late afternoon, and on cloudy days, your home must be tied to the power grid.

Although solar panels harness the sun's power, they come at an environmental cost. The manufacturing process requires large amounts of water and involves hazardous materials like cadmium, silicon, and gallium arsenide. These materials don’t pose safety hazards while the panels are in use but can pose a problem when left in landfills. Over time, hazardous materials can leach into the environment. This is why recycling solar panels whenever possible is better than taking them to landfills.

While you can minimally overshoot the number of solar panels you need for your home, it's not smart to go too far. Not only is the extra cost unnecessary, but your state may put caps on how much energy your home can produce and send back to the grid. It is always best to work with a solar energy professional to determine the best system size for you.

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