Aluminum Wiring Solutions
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These aluminum wires got too hot near this electrical outlet. If you look closely you can see the insulation has melted and charred, and the homeowner didn't even smell anything!
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Different ways to remediate:
The most complete way to remediate aluminum wiring is to remove and replace all the aluminum wires. After the replacement there is a significant amount of repair, sanding and painting (which can be costly and messy). This method may cost up to $25,000 or even more depending on the house.
Companies like IDEAL have created ways to fix the problem without removing all the wires, and requiring no drywall work. The Ideal wire connectors are the most readily available and have been used very successfully for years. Other companies have also created connectors which they think are better and are certainly more costly and permanent, but independent studies have shown that permanent crimp connectors are no different from regular connectors (except where incorrectly installed). Another company makes a semi-permanent connector system for pigtails which is designed to gain the advantages of the crimp system without the permanent, unchangeable splice and the licensing requirements.
Crimping or twist-on alike the pigtail remediation job depends on the quality of the workmanship to ensure the safety and dependability of the work, so choose your contractor with care. $2,000 - $5,000 is a typical pricetag, depending on the number of rooms and lights you have, so you’ll want to use the very best electricians, who are licensed and insured, and learn all you can about your home’s wiring systems. Call us at Solutions Electric to get started towards a safer home today - don’t wait til disaster strikes.