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Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Continental Divide, 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 Continental Divide, 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 Continental Divide 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

Tell us about the job
Call any time and describe what you need. We schedule the visit around your day.
Get a clear price
We look at the work on site and give you a written price before anything starts.
Work done properly
Our electricians complete the job to the New Mexico Electrical Code, with inspections where a permit is required.
Final walkthrough
We show you what was done, test it with you, and leave your home or business tidy.

Knob & Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement for Continental Divide homes and businesses

Around Continental Divide, properties are spread out and electrical systems work hard: wells, heat, shops, and outbuildings a long way from the meter. Cold winters and dry, windy springs take their toll on outdoor wiring and connections.

Most properties in McKinley County get their electricity from the City of Gallup, Continental Divide Electric Cooperative, or the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority. If your project touches the meter or main service, we handle the scheduling with the utility.

Our old wiring replacement covers all of Continental Divide, along with neighboring Fort Wingate, Church Rock, Rehoboth, and Jamestown.

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Knob & Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement FAQs for Continental Divide

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 Continental Divide?

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.

Which areas around Continental Divide do you cover for old wiring replacement?

All of Continental Divide and the surrounding McKinley County communities, including Fort Wingate, Church Rock, and Rehoboth.

Need old wiring replacement in Continental Divide?

Call any time. We answer 24 hours a day.