Aluminum wiring replacement in Andover
There are two accepted fixes. One is to rewire with copper. The other is to treat every connection in the house with a connector made for joining aluminum to copper, then fit new devices on short copper leads. We check each outlet, switch, fixture and junction box, because one missed connection defeats the purpose.
We also get calls from Andover for aluminum wiring remediation, aluminum to copper pigtailing and aluminum wiring repair. If you are not sure which one you need, describe the problem and we will tell you.
What is included
- Identification of aluminum branch circuits
- Full copper rewiring where that is the better choice
- Listed aluminum-to-copper connectors at every device
- New receptacles and switches
- Panel connections checked and corrected
- Documentation for insurers and buyers
Signs you need aluminum wiring replacement
- Warm cover plates or a smell of hot plastic
- Flickering lights with no other explanation
- Cable marked AL or ALUMINUM in the attic or basement
- The house was built between 1965 and 1973
Not sure if this is what you need? Call (888) 633-7804, tell us what is happening in your Andover home or business, and we will point you to the right service.
From first call to finished job
- We visit the property in Andover, look at the existing equipment and run a load calculation.
- You get a written, itemized price.
- We file for the permit and schedule the utility where the job needs it.
- We do the work in planned stages so you are without power as little as possible.
- The job is inspected, and we walk you through the finished work.
Aluminum wiring replacement cost in Andover
Aluminum wiring repair cost in Andover depends on the number of devices and whether you choose connector repairs or a copper rewire. We count the connections and price both if you want to compare.
Aluminum wiring remediation near Tranquility and Greendell
Our electricians cover every part of Andover, Sussex County, including ZIP code 07821. We also take calls for aluminum wiring replacement in nearby Tranquility, Greendell, Stanhope and Allamuchy.
Sussex County has everything from 1800s farmhouses to lake cottages that became year-round homes. Around Andover we often find a service that was sized for a much smaller house still feeding electric heat, a hot tub and a finished basement. Upgrading the service and adding proper circuits is routine work for us out here.
If you searched for “aluminum to copper pigtailing near Andover”, one more thing worth knowing: we coordinate with PSE&G, JCP&L, Atlantic City Electric, Rockland Electric or a municipal utility when a job needs the power company involved, so you do not have to.
Aluminum Wiring Replacement in nearby towns
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Tranquility
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Greendell
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Stanhope
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Allamuchy
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Hopatcong
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Netcong
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Budd Lake
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Landing
Aluminum wiring replacement in Andover: common questions
Is aluminum wiring dangerous?
The risk is at the connections, which can loosen and overheat over time. Properly repaired, the system can stay in service.
Do I need to rewire the whole house?
Not always. Approved connector repairs at every connection are a recognized permanent fix.
Is the thick aluminum cable to my range or panel a problem?
No. Larger aluminum feeders are standard and still used today. The concern is the small branch circuits.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Andover?
New circuits, panel changes and service work generally need a permit from the local construction office. Simple like-for-like replacements usually do not. We tell you when your job needs one.
Which towns near Andover do you serve?
We also work in Tranquility, Greendell and Stanhope and the rest of Sussex County.