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Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement in Los Ranchos de 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 Los Ranchos de 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 Los Ranchos de 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
How we handle old wiring replacement in Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
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 Los Ranchos de Albuquerque homes and businesses
Central New Mexico's high desert climate ages electrical systems in its own way. Around Los Ranchos de Albuquerque, ultraviolet light breaks down exposed cable and plastic boxes, temperature swings loosen connections, and monsoon season brings surges and brief outages.
Electric service in Bernalillo County is typically provided by PNM. For work on the service entrance or meter, we arrange the disconnect and reconnect with them so you do not have to.
We provide old wiring replacement throughout Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and in nearby Albuquerque, Corrales, Rio Rancho, and Kirtland AFB.
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Old wiring replacement near Los Ranchos de Albuquerque
- Albuquerque old wiring replacement
- Corrales old wiring replacement
- Rio Rancho old wiring replacement
- Kirtland AFB old wiring replacement
- Placitas old wiring replacement
- Bernalillo old wiring replacement
Statewide details: Knob & Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement in New Mexico.
Knob & Tube and Aluminum Wiring Replacement FAQs for Los Ranchos de 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 Los Ranchos de 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.
Which areas around Los Ranchos de Albuquerque do you cover for old wiring replacement?
All of Los Ranchos de Albuquerque and the surrounding Bernalillo County communities, including Albuquerque, Corrales, and Rio Rancho.
Related reading: Knob and Tube and Aluminum Wiring: What New Mexico Homeowners Should Know
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