Aluminum Wiring Replacement
Peace of mind for homes with older aluminum wiring.
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Homes wired primarily in the late 1960s and early 1970s, when copper prices spiked, often used aluminum branch-circuit wiring instead. Aluminum expands and contracts more than copper under heat cycling, which over decades can loosen connections at outlets, switches, and breakers — a well-documented connection-failure and fire-risk pattern, not a rare edge case.
Why Aluminum Wiring Is a Known Concern
The risk with aluminum wiring isn’t the metal itself failing, it’s the connections. As aluminum conductors heat and cool with normal use, they can loosen at the point where they meet a switch, outlet, or breaker terminal, especially if the original connection wasn’t rated for aluminum. A loosened connection increases resistance, generates heat, and over time becomes a genuine fire hazard.
How to Tell if Your Home Has Aluminum Wiring
- Your home was built or had electrical work done roughly between 1965 and 1973.
- Outlet and switch covers feel warm, or you notice discoloration around them.
- A home inspection or insurance assessment has specifically flagged aluminum wiring.
- Visible wire (in a panel or junction box) has a dull silver-gray color rather than copper’s reddish-orange.
A visual check alone isn’t a full diagnosis; we confirm with an on-site evaluation before recommending a remediation path.
Remediation options. Full replacement isn’t always the only option. Depending on the property and the extent of aluminum wiring present, remediation can range from connection-specific repairs using connectors made specifically for aluminum wiring, to a full replacement of the affected circuits. We explain the tradeoffs of each rather than defaulting to the most expensive option.
Aluminum Wiring Replacement Cost
Cost depends on whether the remediation is connection-level repairs or a fuller replacement of affected circuits, and how much of the home is affected. We don’t have a flat confirmed rate for this project type in our current pricing guide; we quote after an on-site evaluation of your specific wiring.
Custom Quote
after evaluation
Our Evaluation and Remediation Process
01
Visual & Panel Inspection
To confirm aluminum wiring is present and assess its extent.
02
Risk Assessment
At outlets, switches, and the panel.
03
Remediation Recommendation
Tailored to what we actually find rather than a blanket approach.
04
Repair or Replacement
Followed by testing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is aluminum wiring actually dangerous, or is that overstated?
It’s a genuinely documented risk, specifically at connection points, not the wire itself failing. It’s not something to ignore, but it’s also not necessarily an emergency the moment you learn you have it. An evaluation tells you where you actually stand.
How do I know if my home has aluminum wiring?
Homes built or wired between roughly 1965 and 1973 are the most likely candidates. A visual check of exposed wire color is a starting clue, but we confirm with an on-site inspection.
Do I have to replace all of it, or can individual connections be repaired?
Depends on the extent and condition. Connection-specific repairs using connectors made for aluminum wiring are sometimes sufficient; more extensive cases may call for replacing the affected circuits. We recommend based on what we actually find.
Will my insurance company require this?
Some insurers do flag aluminum wiring during underwriting or renewal. We can provide documentation of any remediation performed, but insurance requirements themselves are between you and your carrier.
For company-level questions, see our general FAQ.
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