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 (801) 876-1383. Our team is ready to take your call 24/7.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 (801) 876-1383. We take calls 24/7 for your convenience.
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Elliot and Anthony did a great job finishing a complex job in a day, Anthony even stayed late (with his supervisor I believe?) to make sure the job got done. The project included replacing most of the outlets and switches in the home to aluminum compatible devices, along with a new electrical panel. The day after, Elliot came back (with another electrician whose name I forgot) to label the panel and fix any mishaps that we noticed. Would be a 5 star review if they cleaned up a little better after themselves and, at the very least, told us about breaking a family souvenir from Peru. We found the souvenir placed back on the shelf it likely fell from and still finding pieces of copper lying around the house, which is a concern with little ones running around the house. Overall, satisfied with the services and professional demeanor of both Elliot and Anthony. Just a little disappointed about the broken souvenir.
- Luis Calderon
Read MoreRyan is very flexible, kind, and friendly. He went above and beyond, stopping by twice a day to fix our electrical problem! Our doorbell hadn’t worked for half a year, and we finally realized it was a wiring issue. This company offered us an affordable price to get it fixed. We are happy to call them again if we have other problems :)
- DaJeong Kim
Read More2/17/25 Met with Anthony this afternoon for an electrical check up, went great and he also installed the extra Halo light I was left in July in my bathroom…what a marked improvement, and the cost was reasonable. I will invite Anthony back to replace can lights in my kitchen, put 2 dimmer switches on and perhaps reconfigure a corner living room light at a later date. So happy with Mr Sparky and those who represent the company. 7/24 Bobby and Austin what a great team! Bobby came out for a bathroom fan (pic 1) replacement and went over a few things I’ve been meaning to have taken care of for 20+ years…Bobby gave me an excellent overall condition of my electrical and great quote. Austin came in later and started the job, with Bobby close by. They ended up staying a bit later than I thought they would for a Saturday but got all the small things done. Next week it’s a panel update! Yea! Will keep Mister Sparky with Bobby and Austin at the top of my list. Adding needed c02 and smoke detectors, home surge protection and in a week going to get needed light updates. Complete with cleaning up after the bits of wire strips and small pieces of dry wall. Thank you for your professional and punctuality and attention, in addition to knowing that my time is as valuable as the job you take on. Many thanks MJ
- MaryJo
Read MoreMr Sparky, more specifically, Anthony, saved my sanity and enhanced my living space. YouTube did not have the resources to help me in replacing my geriatric, hard wired smoke detectors, who communicate with each other. I tried and failed and the chirping was hard to tolerate. Since I obviously needed professional help, I called Mr Sparky. Even though it was after normal office hours, I was still able to schedule an appointment for the next day between 11-1. Anthony arrived during that window and fixed my smoke detector issues fairly easily, AND put up a new light fixture for me, which is stunning. He also answered all my questions about electricity, which I had plenty of, after trying to be a DIY-er.
- joy scott
Read MoreWhen fixing basement after my swamp cooler leaked, I was informed that my basement electrical was running off my electrical upstairs and needed to be rewired. I called Mister Sparky, and they sent Ryan out to give me an estimate, which I scheduled to have done. Cole and Patrick were the technicians sent out and they started rewiring the basement and Cole had to install a new power box. They kept me informed of what and why for each change was corrected and added some new ones that would be needed when we finish the basement and won't have to have them installed then. A second appointment was needed just to order the lights needed and installed which was done. Cole and Patrick were fantastic. They were very polite and friendly and kept me informed and answered all my question. I recommend them to all my friends and family and everyone else. Again, they were fantastic.
- Judy Nester
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