Comprehensive Home Electrical Solutions in Central New Mexico

Serving Albuquerque and surrounding New Mexico area homeowners since 2024, AC-DC Electric understands the unique electrical challenges of Southwestern homes. From the Northeast Heights to the Westside, we provide safe, efficient solutions tailored to our high-desert climate.

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Electrical Installation

Expert installation of fixtures, outlets, circuits, and panel safely and up to code.

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Electrical Repair

Fast fixes for flickering lights, dead outlets, faulty wiring, and more.

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Circuit Breaker Panel Upgrades

Replace outdated panels (like 60A Zinsco) with modern 200A systems (solar-ready options available).

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Additional Circuit Installation

Expand capacity for kitchens, workshops, or outdoor spaces.

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Advanced Home Electrical Services

Solutions Tailored to Central New Mexico's Climate

  • Panel Upgrades: We replace outdated 60-amp Zinsco panels (common in 1960s ABQ homes) with 200-amp Square D QO panels featuring:
  • Altitude-adjusted thermal-magnetic breakers
  • Whole-panel surge protection
  • Solar-ready 40-space designs
  • Whole-House Rewiring: Our "Wall-Saver" technique minimizes damage to historic plaster in Old Town properties by:
  • Using flexible NM-B cable in existing chases
  • Installing retro-style push-button switches
  • Preserving original fixture locations

Electrical Panel Services

Albuquerque's Trusted Panel Experts

  • Safety Upgrades
  • Arc-fault breaker installations (now required in all living areas per 2023 NEC)
  • Whole-home surge protection (critical for monsoon season)
  • Aluminum-to-copper pigtailing (common in 1970s ABQ homes)
  • Capacity Expansions
  • EV charger circuit additions
  • Hot tub/spa hookups
  • Workshop sub-panels

Integrated Construction Services

Beyond Electrical—Total Home Solutions

Construction Divisions:

 1. Electrical

  • Panel upgrades (60A→200A)
  • Whole-house rewiring

 2. Structural

  • Roof load calculations for solar additions
  • Beam installations for wall removals

 3. Finishes

  • Lighting-optimized drywall finishing
  • Outlet placement planning with designers

Keep your Albuquerque home safe and powered. Call AC-DC Electric at (505) 262-6262 today.