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AC-DC Electric has been the premier choice for electrical services throughout Albuquerque and surrounding Bernalillo County communities. Our team of electricians brings unparalleled expertise to every project, whether it's a simple outlet repair or a complete commercial rewiring.
Complete Electrical Solutions for Central New Mexico Residents
We specialize in addressing the unique electrical needs of Central New Mexico properties with our full-service approach:
- High-Altitude Solutions: At 5,312 feet elevation, Albuquerque requires special considerations for air-cooled transformers and high-voltage equipment. We install altitude-compensated breakers and use derated conductors to prevent overheating in our thin atmosphere.
- Monsoon Preparedness: Our weatherproofing services include installing WR-rated outlets, sealing exterior conduits with silicone compounds, and adding whole-house surge protectors to guard against July-August lightning strikes that average 25,000 volts in the metro area.
Complete Home Construction & Remodeling
Albuquerque's Full-Service Building Experts
- New Home Construction
- Custom Southwestern-style homes with authentic adobe electrical integration
- Energy Star Certified construction with 20% higher efficiency than NM code
- Whole-House Remodels
- Open-concept conversions with load-bearing wall solutions
- Aging-in-place modifications (wider doorways, zero-threshold showers)
Our Core Electrical Service
Focusing on Central New Mexico's Most Needed Solutions
- Panel Upgrades & Replacements
- 100A to 400A service upgrades for older ABQ homes
- Federal Pacific & Zinsco panel replacements (common fire hazards in 1960s-80s builds)
- Solar-ready main breaker panels with 225% rule compliance
Why Central New Mexico Chooses AC-DC Electric
Local Expertise You Can Trust
- Code Compliance: We're competent in Central New Mexico unique amendments to NEC 2023, including required AFCI protection in all living spaces and the 3-foot grounding rod spacing rule for our sandy soils.
- Rapid Response: We carry common Central New Mexico-specific parts like 125-amp meter bases for older Northeast Heights homes and 4" junction boxes for thick adobe walls.
- Bilingual Team: All technicians complete Spanish language training to better serve Central New Mexico diverse communities.
Don't risk electrical hazards in your Central New Mexico home or business. Contact AC-DC Electric at (505) 262-6262 for reliable, code-compliant service.
