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Home Backup Generator Wiring Across Central New Mexico

Transfer switches, interlocks, and backup power wiring installed to code, so your generator is safe to use.

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“The three-man crew came out early, did a great job, and left everything neat and tidy. They explained what they were doing to increase my home from 100 amp to 200 amp. Communication with their scheduling went very well.”

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“We renovated a 1950s Santa Fe adobe with outdated cloth wiring and aluminum connections. Add On Electric handled the entire rewiring and copper pigtailing cleanly without gouging our historic plaster.”

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Relying on extension cords during outages?

Extension Cords Are Not a Backup Power Plan

Running extension cords from a portable generator is inconvenient and only provides power for a few devices. Connecting a generator to your home without the right equipment is dangerous for you and for utility crews working on the lines.

Outages from storms or grid problems can last hours or days, and that is when you need essentials like heating, refrigeration, and medical devices to keep running.

How we handle it

Backup Power Connected Safely to Your Home

We install transfer switches or interlock kits that let your generator power selected circuits safely, without feeding power back onto the grid.

Whether you have a portable generator or are planning a standby unit, we help you choose what to power and wire it to code.

Wondering how it works?

Three Steps to Reliable Backup Power

You will know the plan, the price, and the schedule before we start.

01

Plan your essentials

We talk through what you want to keep running and look at your panel.

02

Written plan and price

You get a clear scope for the transfer switch or interlock and wiring.

03

Install and test

We install the equipment, test it with your generator, and show you how to use it.

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Serving Central New Mexico from Belen to Española

Based in Albuquerque, we serve communities from Belen in the south, to Española in the north, including Santa Fe, Rio Rancho, and Los Alamos. If you live in one of these areas, we can help.

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Thinking it can probably wait?

Waiting Adds Cost to Electrical Repairs

Delaying necessary electrical work or hiring someone who cuts corners can lead to:

  • Overloaded breakers and heat damage in the panel
  • Failed inspections that delay a sale or remodel
  • Unsafe aluminum or outdated wiring left in place
  • Losing power when you need emergency electrical help
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Before you pick up the phone

Questions About Home Backup Generator Wiring

Can you connect my portable generator?

Yes. We can install an inlet and an interlock or transfer switch so your portable generator can power selected circuits safely.

What is the difference between an interlock and a transfer switch?

Both prevent your generator from feeding power back to the grid. We explain which one suits your panel, generator, and budget.

Can you wire a standby generator?

Yes. We handle the electrical work for standby generators, including the transfer switch and the connections to your panel.

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