Aluminum Wiring Repair

What to Expect

Inspection of aluminum wiring connections at outlets, switches, and the panel, then repair using approved copper-to-aluminum connectors or devices rated for aluminum. Full rewiring is an option where connection repair isn't sufficient. The work is documented for insurance purposes.

The risk with aluminum wiring isn’t the wire itself so much as the connections. As aluminum heats and cools, it expands and contracts at a different rate than the devices and connectors it’s attached to, which can loosen the connection over years and lead to arcing or overheating at outlets, switches, and the panel. TLB Electric checks every accessible connection point, not just a sample, before recommending a repair approach.

In many cases, the fix isn’t a full rewire. It’s replacing the connections themselves with approved copper-to-aluminum connectors, and swapping any outlets or switches not rated for aluminum wiring. This resolves the underlying risk without the cost and disruption of tearing into every wall, and it’s the approach most electrical authorities and insurers recognize as an acceptable repair.

If the wiring is in poor enough condition, or if a homeowner wants to remove aluminum wiring from the equation entirely, a full rewire is also an option. We’ll walk through the condition of your specific home and give you a straight recommendation, not the most expensive option by default.