If you live in a home built between 1965 and 1973 chances are high that you have aluminum wiring.
Aluminum wiring is thought to be a fire hazard nowadays. It’s really not the aluminum wiring itself that is a hazard. It’s where the wire connects to the device like an outlet, switch, circuit breaker or electrical fixture that presents the hazard.
Aluminum wire will shrink and expand quite a bit with the temperature changes. This causes connections to loosen over time. The loose connections can result in overheating or sparks which can lead to a fire.
A licensed electrician like Conductive Electrical Contracting can help you transition from aluminum to copper wire throughout your home at each device where it matters most.
You can either completely re-wire your home or you can have a licensed electrician do what is called pig-tailing to every electrical outlet, switch and electrical fixture in your home.
Pig-tailing will be more affordable in most circumstances and is a completely viable solution to bringing your home up to today’s modern electrical codes. Pig-tailing allows you to safely convert your aluminum wire to copper without having to do the super costly job of completely re-wiring your home.
What Does Converting Aluminum to Copper Wiring Cost?
The best way to find out how much this will cost you is to request a free estimate from your local licensed electrician like Conductive Electric.
We can come to your home and assess how many outlets, switches and electrical fixtures need attention. We have a price per outlet and switch and a price per light fixture and ceiling fan.
We can give you an estimate based on the whole project to take place in your home rather than a price by the hour.
If you prefer to have your entire house completely re-wired, we can give you an estimate on what that would cost as well.
Can I Replace Aluminum Wiring Myself?
There are many things a homeowner can do themselves when it comes to remodeling or renovating their home but replacing aluminum wiring should not be one of them.
It is highly recommended that you hire a licensed electrician to convert your aluminum to copper wire in all situations.
A licensed electrician is going to be able to diagnose issues that come up due to improperly wired or faulty aluminum wiring. They will be able to bring your electrical systems up to code so that you can pass an electrical inspection when the time comes.
Conductive Electrical Contracting can take care of all of your electrical needs in your home. Aluminum wiring replacement is available in these areas and more: Wilmington, Newark, Bear, Pike Creek, Dover, Smyrna, Kent & Sussex County Delaware and parts of Maryland.
Other electrical services Conductive provides in addition to converting your home from aluminum to copper wire include: lighting installation, swimming pool wiring, circuit panel upgrades, general electrical repairs, generator installation, whole house surge protection, outlets and switches and more.
When looking for Aluminum Wiring Replacement consider Conductive Electrical Contracting and call 302-319-4061 or request an estimate here.
