Aluminum wiring replacement in Franklin Lakes
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 Franklin Lakes for aluminum wiring remediation, aluminum wiring repair and aluminum to copper pigtailing. 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
When to call for aluminum wiring replacement in Franklin Lakes
- 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 Franklin Lakes home or business, and we will point you to the right service.
How the job goes, step by step
- We visit the property in Franklin Lakes, 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 Franklin Lakes
Aluminum wiring repair cost in Franklin Lakes 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 Oakland and Wyckoff
Franklin Lakes is in Bergen County, and our crews are in the area most days. If you are just outside town, we also work in Oakland, Wyckoff, Midland Park and Pompton Lakes. Here we cover ZIP code 07417.
North Jersey is densely built, and that shapes the work. Panels sit in shared basements, meters hang in narrow side yards, and a shutdown can affect more than one family. Our crews work in Bergen County's houses, multi-family buildings and storefronts every week, so jobs in Franklin Lakes are staged to keep disruption short and common areas clean.
If you searched for “aluminum wiring repair near Franklin Lakes”, 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 Oakland
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Wyckoff
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Midland Park
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Pompton Lakes
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Allendale
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Waldwick
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Hawthorne
- Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Haledon
Aluminum wiring replacement in Franklin Lakes: 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 you cover all of Franklin Lakes?
Yes. We work throughout Franklin Lakes and Bergen County, including ZIP code 07417.
Which towns near Franklin Lakes do you serve?
We also work in Oakland, Wyckoff and Midland Park and the rest of Bergen County.