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 (352) 309-1189. 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 (352) 309-1189. We take calls 24/7 for your convenience.

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A big limb fell, and was resting on the power line, we have a house that was built over 70 years ago, the power company turned the power off, and told us we needed a licensed Electrician, we call Michael-Mister Sparky, he was at our house that night by 9 pm. The next morning he was back around 9 am. He worked all day, nonstop! Michael rewired our main power supply, and upgraded to a 200 amp meter box, he said I could call the power company, the power company came that night, hooked up to the weather head, took the old power line down and put up a new power line, we had Power! One day! It was all done in one day! Michael knew what he was doing! I recommend him! Michael is very friendly and nice.

- Robert Sherman

Mike from Mister Sparky of Gainesville did a great job for us. He was very professional and skillful. He blessed us and was a delightful person to be around.

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Tyler Legrett was the electrician that did the work. He installed all new breakers and some ceiling lights in my garage. He was very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. I was very happy with the work he did and I will definitely use your service for any future repairs or projects that I need done.

- Danny Beavens

If I were able to sleep (but that's another story), I'd sleep better now that our circuit breaker box has been replaced. I called Mr. Sparky to replace a light switch in my living room that I tried and tried to replace myself. When I finally gave up and called, they tried to send someone out that same day, which was a huge surprise. Tyler Cox is the tech who came and I am so happy it was him. While I just needed a simple fix, as part of their service, they check the breaker box to make sure there aren't other issues. Well, of course there were but not because they weren't legit. My house is 42 years old and the original panel was showing signs of heating up. Tyler Cox worked with us to get it updated by outlining what was an issue and how much to repair it. He understands the shock of how much it could/would cost and offered options to help with out budget. He ALWAYS was on time, very polite, efficient and thorough. He didn't do any unnecessary work and adjusted the proposal accordingly which made me very well pleased. Not knowing anything about electricity, I googled what he said the issue was and found the same pictures online that looked like what was happening, not that I didn't believe him but I had to do my homework for such a large expense. Everything he said I was able to verify and now I can rest easy knowing I don't have to worry about the house burning down. If you call Mr. Sparky, I hope you are as fortunate as me to have Tyler Cox as your technician!

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I'm incredibly happy with the last-minute service call I made today, and with the installation Tyler Cox did for me today! Needed assistance putting in a new ceiling fan switch. He was so helpful, pleasant and reassuring to talk to, answered all of my questions, and left me confident and informed about the electrical work that he did. Would gladly work with him and Mr Sparky again!

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