Aluminum Wiring Electricians

Mitigate Fire Risks from Aluminum Wiring

If you own a home with aluminum wiring and are having electrical problems or thinking about making changes, it's really important to talk to a qualified electrician. Aluminum wiring was commonly used in older houses, but it's been linked to safety issues and fire risks. Because aluminum wiring can have problems like oxidation and expanding/contracting, it can lead to loose connections and maybe even a fire risk.

Nowadays, people often use copper wiring for better safety. A certified electrician knows how to check your electrical system thoroughly. The skilled team of electricians at Mister Sparky will look for signs of trouble, like overheating or loose connections caused by the aging of the aluminum components.

Once they figure out what's going on, they'll suggest solutions based on your specific situation. They will also replace electrical devices like outlets and switches with ones made for aluminum wiring. This helps make sure everything works well together and lowers the risk of issues from different materials being used.

Call our team of aluminum wiring repair and replacement electricians at (706) 607-6812. Our team is ready to take your call 24/7.

Should You Replace Aluminum Wiring?

Aluminum wire was popular in the 1960s and 1970s because of its weight, conductivity, and low cost. Though it has a bad reputation, aluminum wire is not always a fire risk if installed properly. Since aluminum shrinks and expands depending on the temperature, its connections to terminals can naturally loosen. Improperly secured aluminum wiring can loosen over time and cause sparks and overheating. The dangerous parts of aluminum wiring are at switches, outlets, and other terminals.

Is It Okay to Buy a House With Aluminum Wiring?

Electricians may not always need to replace aluminum wiring. However, if your home has aluminum wiring, you should always have it inspected by an electrician for safety. Since this type of wiring has the potential to be exceptionally dangerous, a pro should always be the one to inspect it. If you’re planning on selling your home soon, know that some home inspectors will no longer pass houses with aluminum wiring.

Aluminum Wiring Solutions

Converting to Copper Wiring

If your home has aluminum wiring, two options can help ensure that the wiring isn’t dangerous. The first and most obvious answer is a complete rewiring of your home. An electrician should use copper wire to replace aluminum because of its conductivity and stability. However, this process can be extensive.

Pig Tailing

When complete rewiring isn’t a viable solution, an electrician might suggest something known as pig tailing. Pig tailing describes the process of connecting the end of every aluminum wire in a home to a copper wire strand using a special wire connector. Pig tailing modernizes aluminum wiring enough to pass most local codes and inspections.

Call Our Aluminum Wiring Electricians Today

If your home is older and you’re uncertain if it has aluminum wiring, it probably does. Our team is ready to come to your home, inspect its wiring, and help you decide the best way to mitigate hazards from aluminum wires. We always consider your needs and budgets as we make your home’s electrical systems safer.

At Mister Sparky®, we’re proud of the service provided by our experienced electricians. Every member of our team receives training that follows the highest industry standards. Besides being expert electricians, we’re also friendly and courteous! We’ll show up on time, provide personable service, and back all our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Electrical work can be dangerous, so let our pros handle it for you!

We ready to answer your questions about aluminum wiring at (706) 607-6812. We take calls 24/7 for your convenience.

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Mister Sparky of Augusta is a great company for your electrical needs. The service tech Lawrence was courteous, very mannerly and professional. He immediately diagnosed the problem and proceeded with a job quotation. He was very thorough and even highlighted future upgrades that the electrical system would need and the price for services performed was very reasonable.

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Lawrence completed some work for us today and I must say he did a good job. Throughout our encounter he educated me as well as provided safety tips along the way. I was impressed from the start of the visit until it's completion. Great customer service skills which is extremely difficult to find these days. Thanks Lawrence.

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Mr. Lawrence was very thorough and took the time to explain everything to me. I had many issues that needed to be addressed, and I feel confident that pending the follow up scheduling, everything will be completed successfully! I appreciate his attention to detail and knowledge! Great service, would highly recommend. Update: Lawrence came today to fix all of my electrical issues! Again so pleased with the service! He was extremely thorough and explained a lot of the process to me. His attitude and knowledge is really helpful for those that don’t understand electrical problems at all! Thanks Lawrence for all your hard work, you’re awesome!

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We appreciated the communication from the company as a whole: they initially only had an appointment in a week and a half, but we received calls twice as the schedule opened which allowed us to be seen within 3 days. They were also very communicative on the day our technician was scheduled, and gave us regular updates about his arrival time. Our technician (Lawrence) was great. His years of experience were obvious and he has an easy-going personality. Yes, the diagnostic fee and services can be on the higher side, but you get what you pay for....especially when dealing with electricity.

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