Aluminum wiring repair in Pequannock
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 Pequannock for aluminum to copper pigtailing, aluminum wiring remediation and aluminum wiring replacement. 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 Pequannock
- 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 Pequannock home or business, and we will point you to the right service.
From first call to finished job
- We visit the property in Pequannock, 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 Pequannock
Aluminum wiring repair cost in Pequannock 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 to copper pigtailing near Pompton Plains and Lincoln Park
Our electricians cover every part of Pequannock, Morris County, including ZIP code 07440. We also take calls for aluminum wiring replacement in nearby Pompton Plains, Lincoln Park, Wayne and Towaco.
Much of Morris County is wooded, and overhead lines run a long way through trees. When a storm comes through, power can stay out for a while. That is why so many of our calls around Pequannock are for standby generators, transfer switches, surge protection and well-pump circuits, along with the usual repairs.
Searching for “aluminum wiring remediation near me” from Pequannock? You have found a local crew. Call (888) 633-7804.
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Aluminum wiring replacement in Pequannock: 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.
Are you open nights and weekends in Pequannock?
Our phone is answered 24 hours a day, every day. Call (888) 633-7804.
Which towns near Pequannock do you serve?
We also work in Pompton Plains, Lincoln Park and Wayne and the rest of Morris County.