Aluminum Wiring Solutions

There are 2 aluminum wiring solutions Exquisite Electric offers that fit the above criteria; a complete replacement of the aluminum wires with copper wiring, or keeping the aluminum wiring and creating new and safe connections at each receptacle.

Rewire And Replace The Aluminum Wiring

The cost to completely replace aluminum wiring with copper wiring is going to be the most expensive. But it is the best option. Complete replacement involves replacing the aluminum branch circuit conductors with copper wire.

During the rewire and replacement, our electricians fish the new circuits directly into the wall. Open or unfinished spaces with no drywall are easier to replace. This means that if your home has an unfinished basement, for example, the cost can be less. There may be some cutting into the drywall and ceilings, which will require repair and add to the cost.

This method follows safe and effective solution guidelines. The new copper circuit system will be installed and the aluminum wire is left in the walls with no electricity running through it.

Because this is the most expensive option, and if cost is a barrier, we can recommend some alternative ways to mitigate the risk.

Maintaining Aluminum Wiring By Redoing The Connections

If you choose to maintain your home’s aluminum wiring, there are 2 methods we can use to make sure it is safe. These options are to repair using either Alumiconn Connectors or Aluminum Rated Marrets.

Alumiconn is Permanent

The Alumiconn repair method provides a permanent, low-resistance electrical connection to aluminum wire and is recommended on the basis of research, laboratory tests, and demonstration projects.  The specialized connectors eliminate the aluminum connection failure problems (creep, galvanization, etc.).  We will repair the connections of the existing, installed aluminum wire reducing the cost to replace aluminum wiring associated with a complete rewire.