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Albuquerque Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc.
4.2(
142
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Fixed Generator - InstallGenerator - Install - For Business

Serving Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The estimate was very expensive to install a single overhead lighting fixture (at about 12 feet overhead) but the technician was very efficient at getting the fixture installed correctly and, in the end, it was worth it to me NOT to have to climb a 12-foot ladder, risking life and limb. Itâ s a trade off I expect."
Response time3 hrs
45 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Xtreme Service Electric LLC
4.9(
13
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Rene I needed an upgrade on my electrical box. He was quick to Respond to giving me an estimate.He was very understanding , knowledgeable and flexible. He was quick to answer his phone and answer any questions that I had very hands on. have referred him to other people and will continue to do so."
Porch remodel
Can lights/ceiling fan
Can lights/ceiling fans
Disconnect
Conduit

+13

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
DC Ltd. Co.
4.8(
5
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Rio Rancho, NM and surrounding areas

Approved

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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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

You can determine what size generator you need for a transfer switch by matching the switch to the largest outlet on your generator. Larger generators can power up to 10 circuits, while most 5,000-watt generators can provide power to six circuits. So, if your generator’s largest outlet is 30 amps, you’ll need a 30-amp transfer switch.

DIY is possible for basic setups. Professional installation ensures safe and proper electrical connections.

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.

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