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McDonald Electric

Top Spot in Albuquerque Today 5.00 (956 reviews)(505) 220-5521

McDonald Electric

McDonald Electric is a third-generation family business serving Albuquerque since 1945. Electrical troubleshooting is its stated specialty, with work for homeowners, property managers and businesses. Its residential work includes wiring, breakers, lighting and service upgrades; commercial work includes tenant improvements, panels and lighting retrofits.

Business Highlights
  • The company says its electricians are licensed and attend continuing education classes.
  • The company says it has received Sears Installer Excellence Awards for over 30 consecutive years.
  • The company says it wired the Breaking Bad house.

Service Area

Albuquerque and the surrounding area.

Featured Local Business

McDonald Electric is one of 10 electricians ProsGrade lists in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Listing details

4 services listed, including Residential troubleshooting and repair, Residential installation and upgrades and Commercial electrical work. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 5.0 from 956 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How McDonald Electric compares with the other 9 electricians on ProsGrade in Albuquerque, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top 10% of Albuquerque electricians on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 4.8 average of other Albuquerque electricians on ProsGrade.
  • Has the most Google reviews (956) of the 10 Albuquerque electricians on ProsGrade.
  • One of 8 Albuquerque electricians on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

4 services
  • Residential troubleshooting and repairFlickering lights, tripping breakers, outlets, switches, wiring and overloaded circuits
  • Residential installation and upgradesLighting, breakers, fuses, wiring and service upgrades
  • Commercial electrical workTenant improvement wiring, LED lighting retrofits, panels, data wiring and backup power
  • Code complianceCommercial reviews and corrections

Reviews

What customers say

Recent customers praise Mike’s friendly, professional manner and clear explanations. One customer says he returned the next day to finish the electrical work as promised; another says he fixed everything and left them with functioning outlets they hadn’t known existed.

Customer Reviews

charman romero

Update: Mr McDonald came and fixed everything! He was quick with the time the electric was off. He went into the feral cats home and fixed things there. I even have functioning outlets that I didn’t know existed! Bonus!!! Such a nice man! So very pleased with his work! Thank you!!! I would highly recommend. For right now I only gave Mr McDonald 4 stars because we have yet to do the work needed. I expect it to go to 5! That said Mike is super friendly and knowledgeable. He explained all the work that needs to be done and why it needed done. He listened as I explained the issues I’ve had over 30+ yrs! I am on a fixed income and he is willing to work with me. While he was diagnosing the problem he actually “fixed” it. Due to a fear of fire, I will be requesting the repairs soon. Thank you so very much Mike for taking the time to explain and make sure I understood everything involved. Talk with you soon
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Hamish Raupagh

Finding an electrician you can truly trust is a relief, and McDonald Electric is exactly that. As a small, local business, they bring a level of care and honesty that’s hard to find these days. They were professional, transparent with their pricing, and treated my home with genuine respect. It’s clear they take real pride in their work. I can’t recommend them enough!
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Gabriel Grey

After the previous electrician I had scheduled failed to show a second time, I called McDonald Electric. It was a holiday, but Mike said he would swing by that day (!) to take a look and see what was going on. I was thinking I would need a bunch of rewiring and was thinking I would spend about $10K, but he checked out my electrical panel and saw what a mess it was. He made a few changes, but said he would be back the next day to finish the work. He quoted me a price that was a quarter of what I expected to pay, so needless to say I was relieved and happy about that! He came back the next day, finished the work he said he would do and my electrical problems have been solved! He probably could have told me I needed to do a bunch of rewiring, but he stressed he just does what needs to be done in order to get the job done, no more, no less. Mike seems like an honest, straightforward, hard working guy. I was surprised at how he came the same day I called, came the next day as he promised, and did the work to fix my problem exactly as he said he would, and didn’t do more than what was required to get the job done. You can’t ask for more than excellent service like that!. I would highly recommend Mike and McDonald Electric, and if I ever need anything in the future he will be the only guy I call.
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Trang Le

I had a great experience with McDonald Electric Company. The technician who helped me was incredibly genuine, professional, and truly took the time to understand my issue. He went above and beyond to try to help and made sure everything was clearly explained along the way. It’s rare to find someone who is both knowledgeable and so sincere in their work. I really appreciated the excellent service and would absolutely use McDonald Electric Company again. Highly recommend!
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vivian urdaneta

Mike did an excellent job replacing two light fixtures for me — everything works perfectly. He was able to come and get the job done within a day, which I really appreciated. His service was fast, professional, and very efficient. On top of that, Mike is a wonderful person, friendly, respectful, and great to talk to. The whole experience was smooth and stress-free from start to finish. It’s not easy to find someone who does great work and makes you feel comfortable in your home, but Mike definitely does. I will absolutely be calling him again and recommending him to others!
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does McDonald Electric manage commercial permits?

For commercial projects, it says it handles permitting through Albuquerque's Building Safety Division and manages inspections.

What happens before a commercial job begins?

An electrician assesses the property and electrical system, then prepares a quote and outlines permit requirements.

What types of businesses does it serve?

Its commercial clients include offices, retail businesses, restaurants, apartment communities and light industrial facilities.