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Lopez Electric

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Lopez Electric

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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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Ramon Q on January 2023

We are an ethical, honest and professional company. We are easy to communicate with. Always working with you until the job is done right and to your specifications. When working with our company you can expect integrity, prompt service and superior customer service. Always leaving the job site clean . We take pride in our services and enjoy making clients repeat clients. You can count on us to get the job done right the first time. We will meet with you at your convenience and will not keep you waiting. Call us today for your free estimate. You'll be pleased you did. Thank you

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Ramon Q on January 2023


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A.K.A Electric, LLC

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A.K.A Electric, LLC

4.95(
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
150 local quotes requested

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Excellent service, timely, efficient, neat, and cost-effective"

PHILIP T on September 2025

We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Excellent service, timely, efficient, neat, and cost-effective"

PHILIP T on September 2025


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Johnson Electric

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Johnson Electric

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25 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of electrical contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of electrical contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


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ABQ Electrical Works, LLC

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ABQ Electrical Works, LLC

4.96(
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Customers say: Quick response
70 local quotes requested
10 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Knowledgeable, showed up on time, and did a great job."

Brittany G on September 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our major focus is on the quality our work and producing outstanding results. We are committed to creating a level of value unmatched by any of our competitors. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Knowledgeable, showed up on time, and did a great job."

Brittany G on September 2025


"Everything went great! We were really pleased!"

Tiffany T on June 2024

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.

"Everything went great! We were really pleased!"

Tiffany T on June 2024


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LOBO CONSTRUCTION & ELECTRIC LLC

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LOBO CONSTRUCTION & ELECTRIC LLC

4.99(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and operated licensed company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We are a dedicated team of professionals and have over 12 years of hands on experience in technical industries, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! We’re here for all your electrical needs.

"Lobo Construction did an amazing job replacing our old roof and skylights! They also installed new vents and painted everything to match. Very professional and did an excellent job! Highly recommend them!!"

Mike R on September 2025

We are a locally owned and operated licensed company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We are a dedicated team of professionals and have over 12 years of hands on experience in technical industries, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today! We’re here for all your electrical needs.

"Lobo Construction did an amazing job replacing our old roof and skylights! They also installed new vents and painted everything to match. Very professional and did an excellent job! Highly recommend them!!"

Mike R on September 2025


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Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling

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Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling

4.75(
1,215
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
454 local quotes requested

Albuquerque Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a locally owned company in the business of resolving your plumbing, HVAC and electrical needs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With over 50 years of combined experience, we understand the field of plumbing, HVAC and electrical, and we have the ability to provide you with unparalleled service.

"Great service and very helpful!"

Victoria N on May 2025

Albuquerque Plumbing, Heating & Cooling is a locally owned company in the business of resolving your plumbing, HVAC and electrical needs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. With over 50 years of combined experience, we understand the field of plumbing, HVAC and electrical, and we have the ability to provide you with unparalleled service.

"Great service and very helpful!"

Victoria N on May 2025


Cool Breeze Construction

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Cool Breeze Construction

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
159 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"They've always been great. They're always available."

Billie B on June 2023

We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"They've always been great. They're always available."

Billie B on June 2023


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David D on November 2025

With over 10+ years of HVAC and plumbing experience, we are here to address all your heating. cooling and plumbing needs. Ask us about our senior, military, first responder and teacher discounts.

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David D on November 2025


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WIREZ, LLC

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WIREZ, LLC

5.00(
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22 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Wirez, LLC is proud to serve New Mexico's electrical service needs! Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Owner and operator Arturo has over 8 years of experience in the industry. They're excited to take on new clients immediately. Call today for a free estimate on your next project! Arturo is also an instructor to journeyman

"Replaced/upgraded panel and remediated aluminum wiring. Excellent communication. Worked with me to develop a plan, answered all my questions and did an excellent job "

Carlos L on September 2025

Wirez, LLC is proud to serve New Mexico's electrical service needs! Being a screened and approved professional gives you the peace of mind you need to allow us to give your home the attention it deserves. Owner and operator Arturo has over 8 years of experience in the industry. They're excited to take on new clients immediately. Call today for a free estimate on your next project! Arturo is also an instructor to journeyman

"Replaced/upgraded panel and remediated aluminum wiring. Excellent communication. Worked with me to develop a plan, answered all my questions and did an excellent job "

Carlos L on September 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Generators are usually sized by running watts and starting watts. Ideally, you’ll want a generator that can offer both the necessary running watts and starting watts for everything you need to power without going beyond 90% of its capacity. Calculate your home’s electrical load based on the breakers in your home or adding up the appliance and lighting needs of connected rooms.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

The Rio Rancho, NM homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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