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Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Chamisal, 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 Chamisal, NM.
Your options
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 Chamisal 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
What happens when you call about old wiring replacement
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.
Why Chamisal properties call a local electrician
In the high country around Chamisal, electrical systems have to handle freezing winters, summer thunderstorms, and long rural service runs. Thick adobe walls and historic construction make wiring work slower and call for careful planning.
Depending on your address, power in Taos County typically comes from Kit Carson Electric Cooperative. 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 Chamisal and in nearby Llano, Vadito, Penasco, and Trampas.
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Knob & Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement FAQs for Chamisal
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 Chamisal?
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.
Do you offer old wiring replacement near me in Chamisal?
Yes. We provide old wiring replacement throughout Chamisal and nearby Llano, Vadito, and Penasco. Call (888) 633-7804 to schedule.
Related reading: Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring: What New Mexico Homeowners Should Know
Need old wiring replacement in Chamisal?
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