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Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Albuquerque, NM
Two kinds of old wiring cause the most concern for homeowners and insurers: knob and tube, found in homes built before the 1940s, and aluminum branch wiring, used from the mid-1960s to the mid-1970s. National Electric NM handles knob and tube wiring replacement and aluminum wiring replacement in Albuquerque, NM.
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Knob and tube has no ground wire and insulation that turns brittle with age, especially where attic insulation has been piled over it. Aluminum branch wiring expands and contracts more than copper, which loosens connections and creates heat. Both are common in older Albuquerque neighborhoods and both can be dealt with.
- Identification of wiring type throughout the house
- Complete knob and tube wiring replacement
- Full aluminum wiring replacement with copper
- Approved aluminum-to-copper connector repair at every device
- Replacement of devices not rated for aluminum
- New grounded circuits for kitchens, baths, and laundry
- Documentation for your insurer or buyer
- Permit and inspection
How to tell what you have
- Ceramic knobs and tubes visible in the attic or crawl space
- Cable jackets stamped AL or ALUMINUM
- A home built before 1940, or between about 1965 and 1975
- Warm cover plates or flickering with no clear cause
- An insurance letter asking about wiring type
Our process for old wiring replacement in Albuquerque
Call or request a visit
Tell us what is going on. A real person answers, day or night, and books a time that suits you.
We diagnose and quote
An electrician inspects the problem, explains what is needed in plain language, and gives you a clear price.
We do the work
Once you approve, we get it done, using quality materials and protecting your floors and walls.
We test and clean up
Everything is tested and labeled, permits are closed out where required, and the work area is left clean.
Local knowledge for Albuquerque, Bernalillo County
Albuquerque sits in the high desert of central New Mexico, where strong sun, wide swings between day and night temperatures, and summer monsoon lightning are hard on wiring, breakers, and outdoor equipment. Many homes here cool with evaporative coolers or have converted to refrigerated air on panels that were never sized for it.
Depending on your address, power in Bernalillo County typically comes from PNM. When a job involves the meter or the service connection, we coordinate the shutoff and reconnection with the utility.
We provide old wiring replacement throughout Albuquerque, including Uptown, Paradise Hills, Sandia Heights, Mesa del Sol, and Nob Hill. If you searched for an electrician near Uptown or an electrician in Paradise Hills, we are close by. We also serve nearby Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, Kirtland AFB, Corrales, and Rio Rancho.
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Old wiring replacement near Albuquerque
- Los Ranchos de Albuquerque old wiring replacement
- Kirtland AFB old wiring replacement
- Corrales old wiring replacement
- Rio Rancho old wiring replacement
- Isleta old wiring replacement
- Bosque Farms old wiring replacement
Statewide details: Knob & Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement in New Mexico.
Knob & Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement FAQs for Albuquerque
Does aluminum wiring have to be completely replaced?
Not always. Replacing it with copper is the most complete fix. A recognized alternative is to repair every connection in the house with connectors made for joining aluminum to copper. We explain the cost and trade-offs of each.
Is knob and tube wiring illegal in Albuquerque?
Existing knob and tube is not automatically illegal, but it cannot be extended, it should not be buried in insulation, and many insurers will not cover a home that has it. Replacement is the long-term answer.
Will replacing old wiring damage my walls?
We keep openings as few and small as we can by working from the attic and crawl space. Some patching is normal, particularly in plaster and adobe.
How soon can you schedule old wiring replacement in Albuquerque?
Call (888) 633-7804 and we will give you the earliest opening. Urgent problems go to the front of the line.
Related reading: Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring: What New Mexico Homeowners Should Know
Need old wiring replacement in Albuquerque?
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