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 (630) 552-6247. 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 (630) 552-6247. We take calls 24/7 for your convenience.

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Dom did an excellent job managing my requests, explaining each request and what it would require to complete. He was respectful of our home and did a complete safety inspection of our electrical. His ability to quote, execute and bill for completed projects was extremely efficient. Our latest experience with Mister Sparky was extensive adding a 20 amp circuit to our second floor home office. This was a big job but Dom and Terry a great comic team, professionally added within the existing conduit to cleanly bring power to our second floor home office. An added bonus they logically spaced and labeled our electric panel. Thank you to Dom and Terry for managing and executing our electrical projects.

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Dam are Brandon are fantastic. They arrived early in the promised timeframe. Sam took time to look at the issue, discuss possible solutions, and then ask me for my budget and goals for the project. After that he drew up a detailed estimate and took time to explain to me all the work that is necessary. I’m very pleased with the Mr. Sparky professional team. Get your project done with confidence now!

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From the initial consult to the final walk through the experience was excellent. Sam Garapolo was very professional and thorough and took time explaining everything and answered all my questions patiently. He was very good at diagnosing the fault in the wiring and that only comes with being an experienced and knowledgeable electrician. You really don’t want some amateur messing around with your electrical stuff. He came up with an excellent solution and took time to explore everything trying to make it as cost effective as possible. Hands down the best electrician in my experience. Both Sam and Chris were deligent and wore shoe covers and completed the job meticulously and left the work space very clean at the end. I will highly recommend Sam and Mr Sparky to everyone!

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Terry was excellent! We had a very large job with wiring, an older house, a weird set up, and lots of puzzles, to solve for Terry. He and his colleagues figured everything out, and we are completely satisfied with the job they did, their professionalism, and their care for my house. Highly recommended!

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I had a tough situation that two other electricians could not figure out. Mr. Sparky did not give up and kept working with me on it. Today took some time to figure out but we think we have it now! Dom was great in his persistence and his professionalism in tackling the issue. I really appreciate this company and highly recommend. Thank you.

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